'Gate of Return' is expected to heal wounds that slavery left behind
Information reaching YEN.com.gh indicates Benin has joined Nigeria after it took the initiative to follow suit in the Diaspora-targeted program aimed at bringing African-Americans back to their roots.
Benin has however launched their own home ‘Gate of Return’.
According to the report of their official website, the Gate of No Return Marathon and Festival will be held in 2020/21 in Benin, West Africa.
The event aims to help heal the wounds that slavery left behind by reconnecting the descendants of those trafficked with their motherland, and to encourage the rediscovery of family roots, history and culture.
Unlike Ghana, however, Benin's 'Gate of Return' is not a year long event.
Benin’s move follows Nigeria’s recent ‘Door of Return’ announcement and launch.
They have successfully learned something positive from Ghanaians.
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