7 Stunning Things to See in Badagry

By Ernest

23 October 2015

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Myth has it that a farmer who was called Agbedeh was the person who founded Badagry. When Nigeria’s history is mentioned, Badagry comes out proudly because a lot of things happened here to help shape the future of the present Nigeria. Badagry is loved by tourists and has become a very busy place that is frequented by both Nigerians and foreigners. We have some of the places you cannot resist when you come to Badagry.

Agia tree

The Agia tree fell at the Market Street which has become famous because it was under this tree that Christianity in Nigeria was first preached in 1842. You may not see this tree any longer but the exact spot where this tree was located can still be seen.

Slave Trade Relics

The Mobee Family who lived in Marina are the custodians of the slave trade relics which comprises of locks and shackles. You would told a lot of things when you come here.

Verekete Shrine

It was in this shrine that Richard Lander was brought before a priest for alleged espionage charges. He was forced to take poison and he survived after he drank this concoction to prove that he was innocent.

First of pair of Sato Drums

Do you know about the Sato Drums? In 1543, Tosavi and his son, Whensu who were from Republic of Benin brought this drums to Akara Kunmo.

The first Nigerian storey building

Reverend Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) was the man who built the first storey building in Nigeria in 1845. This building once served as the official resident for St. Thomas Anglican Church. It was here that Samuel Ajayi Crowther, translated the Holy Bible from English to Yoruba.

The Slave Museum

The history of slave trade in Nigeria cannot be complete without Badagry. This is where you would find the Slave Museum that is famous around the world. There is hardly anything about slavery that is missing in this museum that clearly tells what happened in this place during that era.

The First Primary School

St. Thomas (Anglican) Primary school was the first primary school to be established in Badagry in 1845. Later, the first secondary school, Badagry Grammar School was built in 1955.

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