“Our ancestors did it, not us:” Who pays for the slave trade?

The argument that "our ancestors did it, not us" is often cited by some Western countries in debates over slavery reparations. But Ghana is challenging that position on the global stage. In 2026, Ghana led a UN resolution calling for reparative justice and the return of cultural heritage items. However, can restorative justice succeed without legally binding enforcement? Watch more episodes and subscribe to our channel here:    / @dwafrica   Topics discussed: 00:00 Teaser – Should the world pay reparations for slavery? 02:24 Ghana's landmark UN resolution explained 05:20 What real reparations could look like 09:35 Why the US, UK and others resisted 16:44 Africans weigh in – apology or money? 21:07 Can today's governments be held responsible for history? 25:59 Ghana's moral case and the scrutiny it faces at home. Production Team • Hosts: George Okachi & Mimi Mefo Newuh • Guest: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana foreign affairs minister • Vox Pops: Olisa Chukwumah and Frank Yiga • Producers: Bouba Jalloh, Silja Fröhlich, Okeri Ngutjinazo, Wanjiku Mwaura, Cai Nebe & Eunice Wanjiru. • Executive Producer: Asumpta Lattus  #DWAfricaSocialMedia #Ghana #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #PresidentMahama #ReparativeJustice #Slavery #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #Nigeria #Neo-colonialism #Racism #SamuelOkudzetoAblakwa