EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 10 MIN
Badagry's Echoes: Canoes, Markets, and the Border
from Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor · host Chidi Okafor
Chidi explores Gberefu Island by canoe, visits the Vlekete slave market and the Agia Tree, and contemplates Badagry's history and future at the Seme border. He also savors local street food and learns about the town's daily rhythms and costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nigeria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nigeria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor. Chidi Okafor is in Badagry, Nigeria. Places in this episode: Badagry Marina, Gberefu Island, Point of No Return Badagry, Seriki Abass Slave Barracoon, Vlekete Slave Market, Agia Tree, Early Missionaries' Cemetery, Ajara district. Covered: Slave trade history, Border town dynamics, Local transportation, Street food, Practical registration, Badagry districts. Chapters:00:00 Gberefu Island03:33 Vlekete Slave Market05:32 Ajara district08:11 Roadside09:16 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Badagry #NigeriaTravel #PointOfNoReturn #SlaveRoute #GberefuIsland #VleketeMarket #AgiaTree #SemeBorder #BadagryHeritage #NINRegistration #BadagryMarina #NigeriaHistory #TravelNigeria #LagosState #AfricanHistory #BadagryTour https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nigeria/
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