Slave Trade

Kilajolu Festival: Excitement As Epe Celebrates Freedom From Slavery

Apr 19, 2024. by Damilare Abass

Eko Hot Blog reports that there was a unmistakable air of excitement in the Aleke and Ebode communities of Epe, Lagos State, as they celebrated the Kilajolu festival. EDITOR’S PICKS Fisayo Soyombo And Customs: A Mockery Of ‘See Something, Say Something’ Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Hike: A Blow To Citizens’ Wallets And The Economy Banditry, Kidnapping, … Read more

Lagos To Mark 21st Year Remembrance Of Slave Trade Abolition

Aug 23, 2020.Aug 22, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the residents of Badagry Local Government Area of the State and the entire black race will celebrate the annual international remembrance of slave trade and its cancellation with intentions to repatriate all monuments of slave trade routes in badagry, to ensure tourism and investment in the ancient town … Read more