Statue of Bussa, who led a slave revolt in Barbados in 1816. Very little is known about Bussa (also known as Busso or Bussoe). He was born a free man in Africa in the 18th century, captured and brought to Barbados as a slave. His existence is documented in historical records but there are no details about his life. It is not known if he was married or his exact age. What is known, is that he was a head Ranger at Bayley's Plantation. He was also brave, strong and determined to enforce change.