A Brief History of Badagry
Where History Whispers Through the Waves
Badagry, a coastal town west of Lagos, holds one of the most powerful yet painful stories in Nigerian and African history. Founded in the 15th century, Badagry (also known as Gbagle in Ogu/Egun language) became a major hub during the transatlantic slave trade.
By the 17th and 18th centuries, Badagry was a central port where enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic. Despite its dark past, the town also became one of the first places in Nigeria to receive Christian missionaries and Western education.
Today, Badagry stands as a symbol of remembrance, resistance, and reconciliation — with museums, preserved sites, and festivals keeping the memory alive.
Why Badagry Matters
Badagry is more than a town — it’s a living memorial. Every street, shore, and statue tells stories of loss, survival, and legacy.
🎟️ Experience Badagry Through:
- The Slave Route and “Point of No Return”
- The Mobee Royal Family Slave Relic Museum
- First Storey Building in Nigeria (1842)
- The Badagry Heritage Museum
- Gberefu Island and Atlantic Shoreline
