As an African American I often advise some of my people who are interested in their roots and history to pick a country/culture in West Africa and learn about it rather than spending money on genetic tests and genealogy/family history to determine what ethnic group there ancestors came from. As there ancestors likely came from more than a dozen ethnic groups in all of the countries of West Africa.
I myself chose Nigeria and will be traveling to Nigeria within an year. Most likely to Abuja(friend lives there) and Calabar (some of my ancestors were from this slave port). Do you guys have any suggestions on where one should stay, visit, stay away from, etc...? All suggestions will be greatly appreciated as it will enhance this spiritual and educational journey for me.
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