The Bight of Benin's Slave Ports: Ouidah, Lagos, and the Human Trade — Fexingo History

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Lucas and Luna explore the brutal mechanics of the transatlantic slave trade along Nigeria's coast, focusing on the ports of Ouidah and Lagos. They discuss the rise of the Hueda and Dahomey kingdoms, the infamous 'Door of No Return,' and how the shift from slaves to palm oil reshaped the region. The episode covers the roles of African rulers like Agaja and Ghezo, the impact of European forts, and the legacy of the Slave Coast. A deep dive into a painful but essential chapter of Nigerian history.#SlaveTrade #BightOfBenin #Ouidah #Lagos #Hueda #Dahomey #DoorOfNoReturn #Agaja #Ghezo #PalmOil #SlaveCoast #WestAfrica #NigeriaHistory #FexingoHistory #History #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #EuropeanForts #Slavery #BeninKingdom #OyoEmpireBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-nigeria-kingdoms-colonies-and-africa-s-giant-fexingo-history--6985098/support.