00:00Imagine standing inside a room where people were once held captive,
00:04surrounded by walls that carry stories of pain, loss and survival.
00:08This is the Sherry K. Faramee Williams Abbas Slave Museum in Badagwe, Lagos State.
00:14The museum is named after a man who was once captured and sold into slavery but later regained
00:19his freedom. However, his story took a complicated turn when he became involved in the same slave
00:25trade. Inside, visitors can see old slave sales, chains, shackles, photographs and historical
00:32documents that offer a glimpse into this painful chapter of history. You can also extend your visit
00:38to nearby heritage sites including the Vlekete Slave Market, Burial Slave Route and the Point of No Return.
00:46Before you go, entry fees and guide charges may change so confirm the current rates.
00:51Going with a local guide is also recommended to better understand the history.
00:56The Abbas Slave Museum is a reminder of Badagwe's place in the history of transatlantic slave trade
01:02and a visit offers an opportunity to learn, reflect and remember.
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