The shocking truth about Nigeria's slave trade history - BADAGRY SLAVE TRADE

Описание: The Badagry slave trade was a key part of the transatlantic slave trade in Nigeria, operating from the 15th to the 19th century. Badagry, located on the coast of present-day Lagos State, was a major slave port where captured Africans were sold to European traders and shipped to the Americas.

Key Aspects of the Badagry Slave Trade

1. Capture & Transportation – Many enslaved people were captured during local wars or raids, then taken in chains to Badagry. Some were sold by local chiefs in exchange for goods like mirrors, guns, and textiles.


2. The Point of No Return – A key landmark in Badagry, where enslaved Africans were forced onto ships, never to return to their homeland.


3. European Traders – The Portuguese, British, Dutch, and French were heavily involved, using Badagry as a hub for transporting slaves across the Atlantic.


4. The Slave Market – Enslaved individuals were auctioned off in Badagry before being shipped to plantations in the Americas, especially in Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States.


5. End of the Trade – The British outlawed the transatlantic slave trade in 1807, but illegal trading continued in Badagry for several years before gradually declining.



Today, Badagry serves as a historical site with museums and relics that tell the story of the horrors of the slave trade.


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