By: Leon Kwasi Kuntuo-Asare Origins It is believed that Abram Petrovich Gannibal was born sometime in the late 1690s. He was of African origin,  some historians theorize he may of been born in modern-day Cameroon or Ethiopia. Some believe he may have been the son of a minor African chief. As a young child, he … Continue reading Black History Spotlight: Abram Petrovich Gannibal-A Son Of An African Chief, who Became A  Slave, Who Became A Russian General, Engineer And Russian NobleMan