Location and Geography : Badagry is a small historic town in the
Western part of Lagos, in Nigeria. It shares border link with the
Republic of Benin at Seme, a region between Nigeria and Benin Republic.
The geography of Badagry is defined by the prescence of a flat terrain,
river and link to the atlantic ocean. Due to these, the major premitive
occupations of the people include : fishing, farming, and mat weaving.
History : Badagry, according to history belongs to Benin Republic. In the war of expansion, Oyo empire conquered the Dahomey empire and subjected them under Oyo. It is stated that Oyo demanded for able-bodied men and women as tributes from Dahomey(Republic of Benin). This is why the Egun tribe of Benin is found also in Nigeria. Meanwhile in the war, Oyo empire acquired some parts of Badagry. However, Badagry was fully acquired when president Apiti of Benin Republic sold the town officially to Nigeria due to famine that erupt in Benin at that time.
Culture : Badagrians are very cultural people. In fact, a display of the culture takes place at the Badagry Festival, an annual festival to display and celebrate the people's culture.
Tourism : Badagry is recognised both inside and outside of Nigeria as a great tourist attraction. Many tourists from around the world including Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. In fact, in recent years, Badagry have received more tourists from Brazil than any other nation in the world.
Tourist attractions in Badagry include :
1. The first storey building in Nigeria :
The First storey building was built in Marina Badagry. It was built in 1845 by Rev. Henry Townsend.
2. The 'point of no return' :
This is a point where slaves were transported before finally being shipped away during the slave trade. It is beside the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
3. The brazilian slave baracoon. :
This is located at the Seriki family house beside the lagoon along Market road.
4. The first primary school in Nigeria. :
The first primary school in Nigeria, st. Thomas primary school was built in Badagry along Agbalata Market road.
5. The first church in Nigeria. :
The first church in Nigeria the Freeman Methodist church was built in Badagry in the year 1842 by sir. Thomas Birch Freeman
6. The slave relics :
Relics of the slave trade comprising shackles, locks are in the custody of the Mobee family at Marina Badagry.
7. The historic portuguese canon.
This Portuguese cannon is located at Badagry, Topo garage.
8. The mighty pair of the 'sato' drum. :
In Badagry are the first pair of Sato drums brought to Akara Kunmo in 1543 by Tosavi and Whensu his son, from Dahomey (now Republic of Benin)
9. Historical Museum.
This museum is mounted at Badagry beside the Library. It contains objects and artifacts to enable you understand history better.
10. The Famous Agia Tree.:
The site of the fallen tree at Market street, Badagry was the spot where Christianity was first preached under the tree in 1842.
12. Vlekete Shrine :
A shrine in Badagry where Richard Lander was tried before a priest for alleged espionage charges. He survived after drinking concoction as proof of his innocence.
12. Oral history :
For tourists and individuals who are interested in visiting any of these sites, a history scholar has been prepared to take you through.
History : Badagry, according to history belongs to Benin Republic. In the war of expansion, Oyo empire conquered the Dahomey empire and subjected them under Oyo. It is stated that Oyo demanded for able-bodied men and women as tributes from Dahomey(Republic of Benin). This is why the Egun tribe of Benin is found also in Nigeria. Meanwhile in the war, Oyo empire acquired some parts of Badagry. However, Badagry was fully acquired when president Apiti of Benin Republic sold the town officially to Nigeria due to famine that erupt in Benin at that time.
Culture : Badagrians are very cultural people. In fact, a display of the culture takes place at the Badagry Festival, an annual festival to display and celebrate the people's culture.
Tourism : Badagry is recognised both inside and outside of Nigeria as a great tourist attraction. Many tourists from around the world including Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. In fact, in recent years, Badagry have received more tourists from Brazil than any other nation in the world.
Tourist attractions in Badagry include :
1. The first storey building in Nigeria :
The First storey building was built in Marina Badagry. It was built in 1845 by Rev. Henry Townsend.
2. The 'point of no return' :
This is a point where slaves were transported before finally being shipped away during the slave trade. It is beside the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
3. The brazilian slave baracoon. :
This is located at the Seriki family house beside the lagoon along Market road.
4. The first primary school in Nigeria. :
The first primary school in Nigeria, st. Thomas primary school was built in Badagry along Agbalata Market road.
5. The first church in Nigeria. :
The first church in Nigeria the Freeman Methodist church was built in Badagry in the year 1842 by sir. Thomas Birch Freeman
6. The slave relics :
Relics of the slave trade comprising shackles, locks are in the custody of the Mobee family at Marina Badagry.
7. The historic portuguese canon.
This Portuguese cannon is located at Badagry, Topo garage.
8. The mighty pair of the 'sato' drum. :
In Badagry are the first pair of Sato drums brought to Akara Kunmo in 1543 by Tosavi and Whensu his son, from Dahomey (now Republic of Benin)
9. Historical Museum.
This museum is mounted at Badagry beside the Library. It contains objects and artifacts to enable you understand history better.
10. The Famous Agia Tree.:
The site of the fallen tree at Market street, Badagry was the spot where Christianity was first preached under the tree in 1842.
12. Vlekete Shrine :
A shrine in Badagry where Richard Lander was tried before a priest for alleged espionage charges. He survived after drinking concoction as proof of his innocence.
12. Oral history :
For tourists and individuals who are interested in visiting any of these sites, a history scholar has been prepared to take you through.
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