Badagry, once Nigeria’s largest slave port, remains a powerful symbol of the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken between the 16th and 19th centuries. Today, its historic sites preserve the memory of that era, as renewed global debate, including at the United Nations, raises questions about reparations, with many in Africa remaining skeptical about meaningful outcomes.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
UN resolution revives focus on slavery legacy in Nigeria’s Badagry
Badagry, once Nigeria’s largest slave port, remains a powerful symbol of the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken between the 16th and 19th centuries. Today, its historic sites preserve the memory of that era, as renewed global debate, including at the United Nations, raises questions about reparations, with many in Africa remaining skeptical about meaningful outcomes.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Former prominent slave port has renaissance as key Nigerian tourist attraction
The Nigerian town of Badagry in Lagos State was once a major slave port, one of the most prominent in West Africa during the transatlantic slave trade, which began in the early 16th century and declined in the 19th century. Today, it has become a key tourist destination and an important site for research into the history of slavery. The town is filled with monuments from the slave trade era, reflecting its complex and storied past.
Related story: Video - Inside Nigeria’s coastal town of Badagry
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Video - Chinese consulate screens war-era documentary in Lagos to mark 80th anniversary
Nigeria has marked the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The Chinese Consulate in Lagos, in collaboration with the West Africa Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China, screened a documentary film in Lagos. Titled 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru', the film recounts the tragic incident as well as the heroics of Chinese fishermen, who risked everything to save lives.
Monday, February 12, 2024
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.
Related stories: Video - Nigerian curators hope for more interest in the history of Black people
Video - Nigeria hosts festival to reconnect African diaspora to their roots
Friday, February 9, 2024
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.
Related story: Video - Nigeria hosts festival to reconnect African diaspora to their roots
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