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Badagry, Nigeria
The image depicts the entrance to the "Mobee Royal Family Original Slave Relics Museum" in Badagry, Nigeria. A sign with this text is prominently displayed, flanked by statues of shackled slaves. Below the sign is a relief sculpture portraying enslaved individuals in chains being led away from palm trees towards a large padlock. The ground surrounding the monument is tiled with a mosaic pattern, and there is standing water suggesting a recent rain. A white van with the inscription "Lagos State University, School of Transport" can be seen in the background, along with a person walking with an umbrella.
The image shows a framed print hanging on a white wall. The print depicts the "First Storey Building in Nigeria, Geographical Architecture Map as at 1843". It appears to be an early illustration or map showcasing the structure and surrounding area. The drawing shows a rectangular building with an open courtyard and several surrounding outbuildings. There are large cultivated fields with people working, pathways, and rows of crops that surround the structure. There are also people walking on the roads, and a few people can be seen in boats. The foreground shows detailed rows of vegetation.
It is located in the city of Badagry, Nigeria, representing a historical location.
Badagry, Nigeria · May 22, 2026, 11:39 AM · 0.3k attention
The image shows a framed print hanging on a white wall. The print depicts the "First Storey Building in Nigeria, Geographical Architecture Map as at 1843". It appears to be an early illustration or map showcasing the structure and surrounding area. The drawing shows a rectangular building with an open courtyard and several surrounding outbuildings. There are large cultivated fields with people working, pathways, and rows of crops that surround the structure. There are also people walking on the roads, and a few people can be seen in boats. The foreground shows detailed rows of vegetation.
It is located in the city of Badagry, Nigeria, representing a historical location.
The image depicts a display of framed pictures on a white wall, possibly within an art gallery or cultural center in Badagry, Nigeria. On the left wall, there are three rectangular framed pictures stacked vertically. The top picture shows a lively carnival scene with people in colorful costumes. The middle picture features individuals in traditional attire, one of whom wears a green ensemble and a large neck adornment. The bottom picture depicts a scene with people dressed in older attire, possibly depicting a historical event or cultural tradition.
On the right wall, another framed picture is partially visible. It appears to be an illustration of a man in white clothing holding an object next to another individual in elaborate brown attire. A small informational card is affixed to the wall next to this picture. The corner where the two walls meet creates a visible line. The lighting is diffused, casting a soft glow on the scene.
The image depicts a display of framed pictures on a white wall, possibly within an art gallery or cultural center in Badagry, Nigeria. On the left wall, there are three rectangular framed pictures stacked vertically. The top picture shows a lively carnival scene with people in colorful costumes. The middle picture features individuals in traditional attire, one of whom wears a green ensemble and a large neck adornment. The bottom picture depicts a scene with people dressed in older attire, possibly depicting a historical event or cultural tradition.
On the right wall, another framed picture is partially visible. It appears to be an illustration of a man in white clothing holding an object next to another individual in elaborate brown attire. A small informational card is affixed to the wall next to this picture. The corner where the two walls meet creates a visible line. The lighting is diffused, casting a soft glow on the scene.
The image depicts a framed document titled "MISSIONARIES ROLES IN ABOLITION OF SLAVE TRADE," an agreement signed in Badagry, Nigeria, on March 18, 1852. The document outlines the engagement between the Queen of England and the Chiefs of Badagry to abolish the slave trade. It details various conditions, including the prohibition of slave exports, the restriction of European involvement in the slave trade, the liberation of existing slaves, the expulsion of slave traders, and the cessation of human sacrifices. The document also guarantees protection for Christian missionaries and their activities. The signatures of J.N. Strange, Commander of H.M.S. Archer, and local chiefs Mewu and Alapa are present, along with witnesses C.A. Golliner and J. Martin, identified as missionaries. The document indicates the presence of British influence and the involvement of religious figures in the effort to end the slave trade in Badagry. A portrait of a man, possibly James Newburgh Strange, appears to the left of the document's heading. The backdrop of the image is an uneven green wall.
The image shows a framed informational display on a green wooden wall, detailing the "Early Missionary Cemetry." The site is a burial ground for early Christian Missionaries, British administrators, teachers and European traders that settled in Badagry. It was founded by the Anglican and Wesleyan missionaries in the year 1845. Prominent people that were buried at the Site include; Mrs Gollmer, Mrs Muller, Mr Mark Willoughby, Mr & Mrs Cooten and Mr George Brand. The location is Hospital road, Ahovikoh Quarters, Badagry. Beneath the display are two small, square knobs or handles on the wall.
The image depicts a framed document titled "MISSIONARIES ROLES IN ABOLITION OF SLAVE TRADE," an agreement signed in Badagry, Nigeria, on March 18, 1852. The document outlines the engagement between the Queen of England and the Chiefs of Badagry to abolish the slave trade. It details various conditions, including the prohibition of slave exports, the restriction of European involvement in the slave trade, the liberation of existing slaves, the expulsion of slave traders, and the cessation of human sacrifices. The document also guarantees protection for Christian missionaries and their activities. The signatures of J.N. Strange, Commander of H.M.S. Archer, and local chiefs Mewu and Alapa are present, along with witnesses C.A. Golliner and J. Martin, identified as missionaries. The document indicates the presence of British influence and the involvement of religious figures in the effort to end the slave trade in Badagry. A portrait of a man, possibly James Newburgh Strange, appears to the left of the document's heading. The backdrop of the image is an uneven green wall.
The image shows two open Bibles displayed side-by-side inside a glass case. The case sits atop a table made of aged, unfinished wood. To the left is a sign indicating "The First Yoruba Bible Translated by RT. REV. S.A. Crowther in 1845", printed in Great Britain by Lowe & Brydone. To the right is a sign indicating "The First English Bible Brought by The C.M.S Missionary REV. Henry Townsend in 1842". This artifact is located in the city of Badagry, Nigeria. The immediate environment appears to be a room with wooden floors and green-painted walls, suggesting an indoor museum or historical site.
The image shows a framed informational display on a green wooden wall, detailing the "Early Missionary Cemetry." The site is a burial ground for early Christian Missionaries, British administrators, teachers and European traders that settled in Badagry. It was founded by the Anglican and Wesleyan missionaries in the year 1845. Prominent people that were buried at the Site include; Mrs Gollmer, Mrs Muller, Mr Mark Willoughby, Mr & Mrs Cooten and Mr George Brand. The location is Hospital road, Ahovikoh Quarters, Badagry. Beneath the display are two small, square knobs or handles on the wall.
The image shows two open Bibles displayed side-by-side inside a glass case. The case sits atop a table made of aged, unfinished wood. To the left is a sign indicating "The First Yoruba Bible Translated by RT. REV. S.A. Crowther in 1845", printed in Great Britain by Lowe & Brydone. To the right is a sign indicating "The First English Bible Brought by The C.M.S Missionary REV. Henry Townsend in 1842". This artifact is located in the city of Badagry, Nigeria. The immediate environment appears to be a room with wooden floors and green-painted walls, suggesting an indoor museum or historical site.
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