After visiting Iga Iduganran, the palace of the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu (the Eleko of Eko), The Royal College of Defence London, continued the following day to experience a cultural tour of Badagry.  Unknown to them, a cultural reception had been organized in their honour.  The powerful music, a blend of African drums and vocal chants, captivated them. Some spontaneously moved to the beat, while others swayed or simply shook their heads in rhythm.  This showcases their interest in Nigeria's rich heritage.  The cultural reception was a vibrant  welcome.  A short walking tour was created for the group aimed to facilitate interactions with the locals, but the scorching sun's intense heat posed a challenge, especially for the first-time visitors to Nigeria. The harsh weather conditions brought adjustments to the tour itinerary as the group proceeded to the Brazilian Baracoon of Seriki Abass, Mobee Slave relics museum and a mini yacht ...

That festival scared the Western world, and they made sure that it never happened again, and they also made sure that there is no tangible record of it for the contemporary and posterity. This is what Fela knew, and this is what he tried to warn us about. Fela was a member of the board of the FESTAC organizing committee along with famous Nigerian performers like Ogunde and several others, and he, as well as Ogunde, resigned shortly before the festival began on January 15, 1977. There is much speculation about why Fela or Ogunde left, like the article shared said. Fela Kuti was initially part of the FESTAC 77 (held from Jan. 77 to Feb. 77) Planning Committee; however, he clashed with the Chairman (Maj. Gen. I.B. Haruna), who rejected Fela's 9-point program for making FESTAC 77 more meaningful. Following the rejection, Fela announced in July 1976 that he was no longer supporting FESTAC 77, calling it a "huge joke." Nevertheless, the truth is far more sinister. Fela's ni...

Ibiwunmi Felicity Olaiya was born in England to Nigerian parents. She is interested in promoting Africa-Diaspora relations and the experiences of Africans living Abroad. Wunmi is a popular singer and dancer in the UK and United States. Her work with Soul II Soul notably appearing as a dancer in the video for "Back To Life" (1989). Her debut single, "What a See (A Guy Called Gerald Mix)" was released in 1998, and her debut album A.L.A. (Africans Living Abroad) came out on the documented record label in 2006. A music video was shot for the single "Crossover" and posted on YouTube. In 2002, she also collaborated with Bugz in the Attic on the Red Hot Organization's tribute album to Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, appearing on a track titled "Zombie (Part One)." The album, Red Hot and Riot, was released to highly favorable reviews across the world, and all proceeds of the album were donated to AIDS charities. Her journey to Badagry was divine but had...

It amazing for me to witness the growing interest of Chinese tourists in Nigerian culture. This highlights the increasing global relationship and curiosity about different cultures especially Nigerian culture. Everyone, especially the government can use this growing interests to it's advantage pragmatically by developing tourism and use it as a mechanism to change the narratives about Nigeria. The Chinese tourists are interested in Nigerian traditions. And they engage with Nigerian culture basically through visits to historical sites, and privately organized cultural events. They are interested in festivals but the time of their visits are often not during festival period but on few occasions have coincided with a festival. The uniqueness and diversity of Nigerian culture attract the international tourists to Nigeria and the Chinese are not deterred from visiting Nigeria. Nothing interest the Chinese tourists more than culture and history. When they visit, they are not interested i...

This is authentically an African cuisine or snack, eaten with dried fish, or coconut. It can be eaten alone or with a bottle of soft drink. It may be found in Benin Republic but Badagry created it's own style and it could last for months and still maintain it's crispy feel.  Learn how to make this unique African snack. Contact+234(0)8037043233  #anagooshoadventures #globalanagoadventures #ajogun #badagrybuscuit

The title of the article may seem undesiring but it's the candid physical existence at Gberefu, a community in Badagry that is also known Internationally as the "Slave Point Of No Return" but today, it is also known by pragmatic names such as the "Joy Of Return" and "Point Of Return" respectively.  Truly, the historical antecedent of Gberefu, the "Slave Point Of No Return Badagry" was characterized by despair experienced by enslaved ancestors but the slave route and the historical seabeach at Gberefu, where the journey to unknown destinations took place and the Point Of Return Gallery (PORG) Monument have become a spiritual connection and Point Of Return for Africa Diaspora and historical route for both domestic and international tourists. The scenery at this historical site has become pathetic and the monument that we nicknamed the "Point Of Return Gallery" (PORG) has become an excreter on our feets. It has become an eyesore in our...

An incident occurred when some international visitors were stopped at Badagry on the Lagos lagoon on their way from Lagos Island to experience Badagry. The officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service at that location who  stopped the visitors said that visitors in a country can not visit tourist sites with a business visa. It was also sad that the immigration officers refused to acknowledge the visa, bio data and passport shown to them by some of the tourists from their phones, the officers eagerly said that they only operate manually. We told them that technology has made things easy and they can get any confirmation they seek. We told them that it wasn't easy to convince these visitors to visit or do business in Nigeria.  Their reaction was unprofessional and a national embarrassment. They flaunted handcuffs to further intimidate the visitors. We market and promote Nigeria as an international tourist destination and it had not been easy. The immigration officers intimidation...

This is a thought provoking image on the wall of a shrine at Warakoh quarters, in the compound of Chief Fihento of Badagry, which depicts a European holding an umbrella over the head of an African chief, who is smoking tobacco from a pipe. This image is significant for several reasons. It's a symbol of wealth and importance. The umbrella and tobacco pipe signify the chief's wealth and status. It highlights the rich cultural heritage and social structures of African kingdoms. The image also reveals the complex dynamics between European colonizers and African chiefs. The European colonizers befriended the African chiefs to achieve their imperial goals, which ultimately led to the destruction of African community structures. The image is also a testimony to Africa's powerful kingdoms. It serves as a powerful reminder of Africa's rich history and the strength of its kingdoms. I am bringing this to the fore to encourage Africans to reclaim their heritage and look beyond pove...

There's a significant shift in travel behavior post-COVID-19. This was driven by the increasing costs of travel. This trend is often referred to as "multi-destination travel" or "hub-and-spoke travel". It involves visiting multiple destination in a single trip to maximize value and minimize costs. In the frame of reference of West Africa, travellers are now combining visits to nearby countries, such as Senegal, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, and Togo, with a stop over in Nigeria. This idea allows travellers to experience multiple cultures, landscapes, and attractions while reducing overall travel expenses. However, entering Nigeria through land borders can be challenging and frustrating experience. The lengthy processing times, and corruption are some of the plague affecting border crossing into Nigeria.  The important position of the Immigration authourity in any country is key to the development of domestic tourism and especially inbound tourism. There sho...

Madam Efunroye Tinubu's legacy is indeed complex, reflecting the nuanced history of Africa during the colonial era. Initially, she was a slave trader, leveraging her connections with Europeans and royalties to trade slaves, gunpowder, palm oil, and other goods. However, after encountering former slave returnees from the Americas who shared their horrific experiences, she underwent a significant transformation. These returnees, bearing slave branding on their bodies, exposed Tinubu to the atrocities of slavery, prompting her to shift allegiance and support African resistance against European colonizers. Her resistance involved supplying gunpowder and ammunition to Africans in the hinterland, ultimately leading to her expulsion from Lagos. Madam Tinubu's actions against European interests were likely viewed as a threat, resulting in her banishment to Badagry, where she lost two sons to malaria, and later Abeokuta, where she died in 1887. The misrepresentation of Madam Tinubu'...