In 1786 in London, he became involved in the movement to abolish slavery<span>. He was a prominent member of the 'Sons of Africa', a group of 12 black men who campaigned for abolition. In 1789 he published his autobiography, 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of </span>Olaudah Equiano<span> or Gustavus Vassa, the African'.</span>
