Royal College of Defence London Cultural tour of Badagry By Anago-Osho

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 cruise to Gberefu Island (Point of No Return) but the visitors couldn't walk the 1.8 km Slave Route to the seabeach due to the scorching sun's heat.

Anago-Osho gave a general overview of what the slave route and journey to unknown destination represents. One of the visitors commented that if they can't walk the slave route because of the harsh sunlight, he can't imagine the experience of enslaved Africans in slaving chains. This comment highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating history.

Everyone went back to the mini yachts to head back to their hotel in Victoria Island.

The history of Seriki Williams Abass Of Badagry and his Brazilian BARRACOON By Anago James Akeem Osho

The History of Seriki Williams Abass of Badagry and his Brazilian Barracoon By Anago James Akeem Osho The Statue of Seriki Williams Abass at Aiyetoro round about near Abeokuta. Seriki Abass ruled Badagry for 24years, founded Aiyetoro and Idogo. PHOTO CREDIT: Anago James Akeem Osho Seriki Williams Abass was born originally at a town in Yorubaland called Ijoga Orile. The town is in todays Ogun State in South West Nigeria. Ijoga Orile is not far from Ilaro and Abeokuta. His birth name was Faremilekun and his father’s name was Fagbemi. He was captured by the Dahomeans and became a slave at the age of six years old. The country called Benin Republic today used to be known as Dahomey. The name Dahomey was changed to Benin Republic in 1975.

Ori Oke Erio of Ayo Babalola, A Religious tour of Erio Ekiti Nigeria BY Anago James Akeem Osho

Ayo Babalola's church, built in 1933.

The Anago in Benin Republic, Togo and Nigeria By Anago James Akeem Osho (A response to an email sent to Anago James Akeem Osho)

Dear brother Anago Osho, When you have the time, could you share some information with me. I was under the impression that the Africans in the Republic of Benin known as Nago were Yoruba. In fact I thought they were call Nago because they may have been from the Anago. When I was in the Republic of Benin last. I was in the town Quidah. I happen to meet a Yoruba man who was working as a tour guide on one of these European tour buses. He was a Yoruba from Ibadan. In my conversation with him, he informed me that the Nago were not Yoruba. How can this be? I wanted to debate with this Brother, but I change my mind. I asked myself, "How can I debate with this Brother who is Yoruba and myself was born the the United States? Maybe he has some history that I am not aware of. Even though I was born in the U.S., I am so-called African American. On top of that, I am an Orisha and Ifa worshipper. In studying the historical experience of slavery in the West, one of the strongest spiritual trad...

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