Badagry also known as Badagri is a coastal town and local government area in the suburb of Lagos State, Nigeria. It is situated between the city of Lagos and the border with Republic of Benin at Seme. This town plays a major role in the history of the contact between America, Europe and Nigeria. It was a major slave outpost and market during the centuries of slave trade. Now Badagry is a thriving tourism site that attracts people of African descent from all over the world who wants to experience history of the slave trade.
There are different portraits of captured slaves including the castrated ones with chains tied around their necks, hands and legs, etc all indicating the torture slaves went through back then. Various chains for different purposes. If you are very emotional, it may not be a nice place for you to visit but if you love adventure and history, then it is a must visit!. History gives insight on what occurred in the past and keeps you well informed.
