Is Badagry Ewe?

For centuries, Badagry has been known as one of West Africa's most important historic towns. It is remembered as a centre of the transatlantic slave trade, a meeting point of cultures, and a gateway between kingdoms. But could there be another layer to its story? In this documentary, we explore the intriguing connections between the Ewe people and Badagry through oral tradition, migration accounts, language, place names, and living communities. From the traditions surrounding the origin of the name Badagry to the Ewe-speaking communities of Gberefu, we examine evidence that continues to spark discussion among historians, linguists, and local communities. Along the way, we'll also visit one of the most solemn places in African history—the Point of No Return—and reflect on how this beautiful coastline became intertwined with one of humanity's darkest chapters. This documentary does not claim to settle historical debates. Rather, it brings together oral traditions, linguistic evidence, historical records, and present-day observations to encourage informed discussion and further research. If you enjoy documentaries on Ewe history, language, culture, and the wider history of West Africa, you're in the right place. Sources & Further Reading A. B. Ellis – The Ewe-Speaking Peoples of the Slave Coast D. E. K. Amenumey – The Ewe in Pre-Colonial Times Ivor Wilks – Kingdoms of the Gold Coast and the Slave Coast 👍 Like this video if you found it informative. 💬 Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. We'd love to hear from people from Badagry, Gberefu, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and beyond. 🔔 Subscribe to Ewe Demystified for more documentaries on Ewe history, language, culture, traditions, and the shared heritage of West Africa. Third-Party Footage This documentary includes limited excerpts from publicly available videos for purposes of historical commentary, education, and analysis. Full credit is given to the original creators below. 1. Body Parts in Ogu/Gungbe Creator: @thecotonougal (TikTok) https://www.tiktok.com/@thecotonougal... 2. History of Nigeria's Ewe Indigenes    • An overview of the history of Nigeria's Ew...   3. Documentary Footage EWE24 TV – CEANA Historic Trip to Ewe Indigenes in Nigeria (Full Documentary) https://web.facebook.com/Ewe24.TV/vid...