Badagry is a small coastal town located between Lagos and Seme Border, Benin Republic. The town has a personality of its own. Its proximity to Lagos has always made it more significant than some small towns in Nigeria. Although, Lagos has a hassled and rugged atmosphere, Badagry has a quiet vibe with laid-back locals. The town seems to have a blustery relationship with modernity; however, anything unattractive was counterbalanced by far more irrepressible beauty surrounding it.
It’s always a joy going to places that gives an opportunity to see and discover exciting things about one’s history and culture. Visiting Badagry would always be an amazing experience for anyone to learn about the town’s most beautiful culture and heritage. Our next stop was at one of the iconic houses built and designed in Brazilian architecture. From there visit the historic place, where Christianity was first preached in Nigeria. There used to be an Agia Tree and Christianity was first preached under the tree by Rev. Birch Freeman of Methodist Church. 
Discretely, everyone said a silent word of prayer here because we were told that prayers said here always get answered. Your tour should also take you to visit the Chief Seriki Abass Slave Museum, Brazilian Slave Barracoon and Mobee Family Museum where you would learn more about the history of Badagry Slave Trade. The Brazilian Slave Barracoon is located opposite the Slave Port and within the Seriki Abass Court. The Slave Barracoon used to be a prison where slaves were kept before they were sold and then taken to the slave ships and shipped from Badagry. The museum features relics and antiques gained from slave trading with the European slave dealers, such as Umbrella, Ceramic plates, Jugs etc. It is an inspiring experience for anyone to witness and the local guide made the history come vividly to life.
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