What you see from the perspective of the boat where I am, is Ile Gorée.
It's they Island wher most of the Westafrican slaves were shipped to Las America.
We went to see one of the still intact (!) houses where the slaves were kept. Not only fron the Senegal but also many other Westafrican countries.
Nigerian women were especially desirable because they were strong and prolific.
They would kidnapp them, rape them, wait until the baby is born, raise the baby and then sell the child. Horrific.
The rooms you see are where the slaves lived. So many of them that they had to sleep in turns. Fed once a day, slaves fighting for the food.Read more