Many Formerly Enslaved Saint Lucians Trace Ancestry to Nigeria — Historical Insight Emerges Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Castries, Saint Lucia — July 1, 2025 — As Nigeria and Saint Lucia deepen diplomatic and cultural relations, new historical insights have emerged suggesting that a significant number of formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were of Nigerian descent — a revelation that is sparking renewed interest in reconnecting shared heritage across the Atlantic. Speaking