Video - Inside Nigeria’s coastal town of Badagry

The ancient town of Badagry in Nigeria's commercial city of Lagos is home to several remarkable heritage sites dating back to the 17th century. The town is a magnet for Black History buffs, due to its central role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade era, and its early contact with European missionaries. 

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Video - Nigerian curators hope for more interest in the history of Black people

Curators at Nigeria's Badagry Heritage Museum are concerned about the apparent lack of interest among Nigerians in marking Black History Month. They say the attendance is low at a time when it should be quite high.

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