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📌 Sticky The Akrans of Badagry: Complete List of Kings from the 1500s to the Present

The Akrans of Badagry Kingdom has existed for well over 500 years and the Royal History is rich compared to other towns of her age. The monarchy of Badagry Kingdom has, from the earliest recorded period to the modern era, been headed by

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 12 Jan 2026 1446 views

YouTuber Sparks Outrage After Dismissing Zangbeto/Benin’s Vodun Religion as ‘Fake’

A heated debate has erupted online following a YouTube video by Nigerian travel content creator Steven Ndukwu, after his visit to the Republic of Benin where he filmed and commented extensively on Vodun/Vothun (commonly referred to as Voodo

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 7 Feb 2026 205 views

Celebrating the Life of a Great Teacher, Mrs. Gaynor Maggie Williams (née Abnett), 1939–2023

Mrs. Gaynor Maggie Williams, née Abnett, was a devoted educator, mentor, and Christian leader whose life bridged continents and generations, leaving an enduring imprint on Nigeria’s educational and spiritual landscape. Born in 1939 in H

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 23 Jan 2026 360 views

#NIFINCO Badagry: The Forgotten Fibre Industry That Once Powered Nigeria’s Agro-Packaging

Hidden behind overgrown weeds along the Hospital–Topo Road in Badagry, overlooking the calm waters of the Badagry Lagoon, stands the silent remains of a once-thriving industrial complex. Known to generations of Badagrians as NIFINCO, th

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 18 Jan 2026 305 views

Celebrating the Gbesiewu of Badagry, T. Ola Avoseh: The Man Who Wrote the Book on Badagry

Before Google, there was Avoseh, the Pioneer Historian of the Ogu and Awori. If you’ve ever picked up a book about the history of the First Storey Building, the fishing industry in Badagry, or the origins of our various communities, you

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 17 Jan 2026 874 views

Ghana Must Go: A Turning Point in West African Migration History

The 1983 mass deportation of West African migrants from Nigeria, commonly remembered as Ghana Must Go, remains one of the most defining moments in the shared social and migration history of West Africa. Though often reduced to a phrase

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 17 Jan 2026 154 views

The Silent Sentinels of Badagry: How British Cannons Shaped Our History

In the heart of Badagry, heavy iron cannons sit in quiet dignity. Today, they are tourist attractions and historical landmarks, but nearly two centuries ago, these weapons were the ultimate symbols of power, wealth, and the struggle for hum

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 15 Jan 2026 113 views

Why The Akran Is Called De Wheno: The Meaning Behind The Crown

[img]https://badagryforum.com.ng/uploads/1768255621.jpeg[/img] It is important to understand the cultural meaning of the titles associated with the Badagry monarchy. These titles are not ornamental; they carry deep historical, spiritua

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 12 Jan 2026 688 views

Jegeme Island and the Untapped Promise of Badagry’s Tourism Economy

Just off the Badagry coastline lies Jegeme Island, a place of quiet beauty and layered history that reflects both the promise and the paradox of Badagry itself. Surrounded by lagoons, mangroves and open water, the island offers a rare s

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 4 Jan 2026 191 views

Remembering Oba Cadius Dosa Akran: The Political and Traditional Legacy of Aholu Jiva Jegba II of Badagry

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History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 3 Jan 2026 399 views

The Evolution of Ajeromi-Ifelodun: From Badagry Division to Modern Local Governance

Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area, officially created in 1996, has a history that reflects the complex administrative evolution of Lagos State. Originally, it was one of three districts under the Badagry Division, established by the 19

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 31 Dec 2025 122 views

Why the Greater Lagos Fiesta Hurt Badagry More Than It Helped - Babatunde Ajose

The cancellation of the #GreaterLagosFiesta by the Lagos State Government has reopened a long-running debate in Badagry over the economic and cultural cost of centralised state-sponsored festivities on local traditions. Reacting to the d

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 31 Dec 2025 279 views

Badagry’s Young Historian: 13-Year-Old Awwal Abass Wins Tourism Icon Award

At just 13 years old, Awwal Abass is already making waves in Nigeria’s tourism and heritage sector. As the curator of the Seriki Williams Abass Slave Relics Museum in Badagry, Lagos State, he has become one of the youngest voices dedicated

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 30 Dec 2025 99 views

Guardians of the Night: Exploring the Heritage of Zangbeto in Nigeria and Benin

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History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 28 Dec 2025 126 views

Olamilekan Quadri Sparks Debate on Eyo Festival: Why Badagry Should Avoid Constant Comparisons

A recent Facebook discussion initiated by Olamilekan Quadri has sparked conversation about the visibility, coordination, and promotion of Badagry’s cultural festivals, focusing on the idea that the community should avoid constantly tying ev

History / Tourism @semasa ✓ 28 Dec 2025 415 views 1 replies