For generations, coconut production has been an integral part of the heritage, economy, and identity of Badagry and its surrounding communities. However, since the early 2000s, the steady decline of coconut plantations has become a source of concern, threatening both a traditional livelihood and an important aspect of the region’s agricultural heritage. A recent educational tour of Opa Farm Ltd in Ajara Vetho, Badagry, offers renewed hope that this rich legacy can still be preserved. The farm, covering more than one hundred hectares of land, stands as one of the region’s remarkable agricultural success stories. It was established in the 1950s by the late Joseph Ajose Opa and was later incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in 1980. The visit was more than an excursion through a coconut plantation; it was a lesson in generational wealth, sustainable agriculture, and family succession. Opa Farm demonstrates the importance of involving children in family enterp...
Anago-Osho conducts special tours and promotes community and sustainable tourism. A renowned cultural diplomat and advocate of African perspectives in African historical curation. He is a researcher and member of Enslaved Spaces. As Ambassador for DNA Tested Africans, he serves the African diaspora as a bridge to reconnect with their African heritage. He founded Anago James Akeem Osho Adventures, Global Anago Adventures, Benin Republic English Tour and Co-founder of @ahnactourguidesnigeria.