Pikworo Nania Slave Camp
Upper East Region
Description
Three kilometers west of Paga is the suburban village called "Paga Nania". In this village are a slave transit camp and relics of the slave trade. Founded by a brave hunter and farmer, Nania developed into a trading center for Hausa, Mossi, and Zambrama traders. From the 16th century when slaves became a dominant item of trade, Nania became the first stopover and auction market for slaves captured in Mossi and surrounding lands.
It is the main site on the Upper East slave route. Slaves bought in Nania were sent, by the intermediaries for resale in the Salaga market.
Location
Country: Ghana
Region: Upper East