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130 years ago, a little boy was kidnapped off a beach- never to see his home again. He became one of 60,000 Pacific Islanders forced to work in the industries that shaped the Australia we know today. Now, his descendants, Krishna Nahow and Zevriel Ryall, are reclaiming that history by uncovering the truth behind Australia’s secret slave trade.

Episodes

  1. 04/06/2025

    “We’ve spent our entire lives trying to investigate our family history” The Secret Slave Trade Australia Doesn't Want You To Know About | Episode One: White Ghosts | Blak Tape | Kastom Kollektiv

    Mother and son, Krishna and Zev, begin their ancestry journey by uncovering the origins of Australia's secret slave trade, known as Black-Birding. Along the way, they hear from community leaders to mark 30 years since the landmark recognition of Australia’s South Sea Islander people. Stick with us on Instagram and YouTube. Listeners are advised that this episode contains references to violence and trauma. A Kastom Kollektiv production Written by Krishna Nahow and Zevriel Ryall Special guests: Nasuven Enares, Leslie Leo and Geraldine Yow Yeh Theme song by Remy Ryall Edited by Zevriel Ryall Supported by Awesome Black

    “We’ve spent our entire lives trying to investigate our family history” The Secret Slave Trade Australia Doesn't Want You To Know About | Episode One: White Ghosts | Blak Tape | Kastom Kollektiv

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    130 years ago, a young boy was kidnapped from a beach—never to see his island home again. He was one of 60,000 South Sea Islanders forced into brutal labor, building the industries that shaped modern Australia. Their story of survival and resistance has been buried for too long… until now. 🎙️ Join hosts Krishna & Zev as they uncover the truth, speaking with descendants, historians, and experts to expose the real history they never taught us. 📢 LISTEN NOW: 🎧 YouTube | 🔗 Instagram 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode! #SouthSeaIslanders #TruthTelling #HiddenHistory #Blackbirding #AustralianHistory #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryUncovered #ColonialCrimes #IndigenousVoices #UntoldStories #Podcast

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130 years ago, a little boy was kidnapped off a beach- never to see his home again. He became one of 60,000 Pacific Islanders forced to work in the industries that shaped the Australia we know today. Now, his descendants, Krishna Nahow and Zevriel Ryall, are reclaiming that history by uncovering the truth behind Australia’s secret slave trade.

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  • Creator
    Kastom Kollektiv
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kastom Kollektiv
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