Yasuke

Yasuke

historical figure Mozambique

Yasuke was a 16th-century African samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga, a powerful Japanese warlord. Originally believed to be from Mozambique, Yasuke's arrival in Japan marked him as a figure of fascination due to his unique background and the cultural exchanges that ensued. His life story has been celebrated in various media, including literature and film, and he is often recognized as a symbol of the complex interactions between Africa and Japan during the feudal era.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
31,919
Power
1,320$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 31,919 $2,700,000 1,320$
Totals 1 65,273,511 31,919 $2,700,000 1,320$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Yasuke is depicted as a historical character in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, known for being a servant of the warlord Oda Nobunaga in the 16th century. 7

Le Monde: Le nouveau « Assassin’s Creed » victime d’une fuite majeure, trois semaines avant sa sortie