Akassa, a remote coastal town in Bayelsa State, once operated as a hidden slave outpost in the Niger Delta. Today, it stands as a forgotten yet powerful relic of the past.
Akassa – Bayelsa: Forgotten Slave Outpost of the Niger Delta Read More »
The Old Slave Market in Abonnema, Rivers State, once served as a key auction site during the slave trade era. Today, it stands as a haunting memory of Nigeria’s dark past.
Old Slave Market – Abonnema, Rivers State: Once A Hub Of Slave Auction Read More »
The Point of No Return in Badagry, Lagos, stands as one of Nigeria’s most chilling yet important relics of the transatlantic slave trade, a place where sorrow meets remembrance.
Point of No Return – Badagry: Final Footsteps of the Enslaved Read More »
At the heart of Calabar’s colonial port lies the Slave History Museum—an emotional memorial and educational center that captures the pain, courage, and resistance of Nigeria’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Slave History Museum – Calabar: Story of Captivity and Resistance Read More »
Badagry was one of West Africa’s major slave ports, where countless Africans passed through the Point of No Return. Explore its museums and painful yet powerful legacy.
Badagry Slave Port – Lagos: Gateway of Tears and Chains Read More »
The European Cemetery in Lokoja offers a solemn glimpse into Nigeria’s colonial past, holding the graves of explorers and officers who helped shape British presence in the region.
European Cemetery – Lokoja: Final Resting Place of Colonial Explorers Read More »
Port Harcourt’s Colonial District still holds echoes of its British founding, with historic buildings and early railway lines telling the story of imperial design and resistance.
Port Harcourt Colonial District – Rivers: Echoes of British Expansion Read More »
Zungeru was the colonial capital of Northern Nigeria before Kaduna. Explore its fading colonial structures and learn about its deep ties to Nigeria’s early political history.
The Abeokuta Railway Station, one of Nigeria’s oldest train terminals, offers a glimpse into colonial transport networks and early rail development in the South West.
Abeokuta Railway Station – Ogun: One of Nigeria’s Oldest Terminals Read More »
The colonial-era tin mines of Jos tell the story of British industrial ambition, Nigerian labor exploitation, and the environmental legacy of resource extraction.
Colonial Tin Mines – Jos: Remains of British Mining Operations Read More »
Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State is a historic colonial monument that served as a center for civic and political life during and after British rule.
Mapo Hall – Ibadan: Colonial Civic Monument of the Western Region Read More »
Jaekel House in Ebute Metta, Lagos is a restored colonial residence that now serves as a railway museum and cultural time capsule.
Jaekel House – Lagos: A Preserved Piece of Railway Colonial Heritage Read More »
The Old Government House in Calabar offers a rare glimpse into British colonial governance with its historic halls, treaties, and preserved architecture.
Old Government House – Calabar: Residence of Early British Governors Read More »
From Lord Lugard’s residence to historic missionary sites, Lokoja’s colonial buildings offer a rich insight into the foundations of British administration in Nigeria.
Lokoja Colonial Buildings – Kogi: Nigeria’s First Administrative Capital Read More »
The Old Lagos Marina Houses remain timeless colonial relics that once housed British officials, now attracting heritage tourists and architecture lovers.
Old Lagos Marina Houses – Lagos: British Colonial Residences of the Coast Read More »
