Alpha Yaya Diallo

guinea, alpha yaya, labe, national hero, resistance

Born Jan 01, 1830

Conakry, Guinea

Passed Away Oct 10, 1912 Conakry, Guinea

Lifespan 82 years old

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"A leader who surrenders the honor of his ancestors will have no throne left for his children."

Archival Overview

King of Labé (Fouta Djallon) who led fierce resistance against French colonial subjugation, National Hero of Guinea.

Biographical Record

Alpha Yaya Diallo was the powerful King (Alfa) of Labé, one of the primary provinces of the Fouta Djallon realm, and a revered national hero of Guinea.

A formidable statesman and military leader, Alpha Yaya initially negotiated autonomous treaties to protect his kingdom's trade and independence, but later led open defiance against French colonial encroachment.

Arrested twice by French colonial authorities and exiled to Dahomey and later Mauritania, he died in detention at the fortress of Port-Etienne, his remains repatriated to Conakry with full national honors in 1961.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Camayenne Mausoleum
Conakry, Guinea

                         GPS: 9.5333, -13.6833                    

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