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Descendants of enslaved Africans find connection in Ghana

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Northern Ghana was historically a center for the trade of human lives: captives from northern communities like Nok, now part of Togo, were taken to slave markets.

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  • Northern Ghana was a major center for the slave trade, with captives sold at markets like Salaga.
  • Descendants of enslaved Africans, such as Shamin from Trinidad, return to Ghana for emotional reunions. 18s
  • Artifacts and sites in Salaga, including chains and slave wells, document the history of slavery. 1m 5s
  • DNA analysis helps descendants trace their African ancestry and identify specific regions of origin. 1m 53s
  • Slavery in the region ended in the late 19th century following British colonial intervention. 2m 18s
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