BONO MANSO SLAVE MARKET

The Bono Manso Slave Market, located on the Techiman-Kintampo road in the Bono East Region, is a significant landmark in the history of the slave trade. It served as a crucial hub where enslaved people from northern Ghana, including areas like Salaga and Pikworo, were brought for sorting.

At this market, captives were sorted by physical strength and age. The strongest individuals were selected and sent to the coast for sale and shipment to the Americas, while the weaker ones were left behind.

Today, the site is a poignant destination for people of African descent who wish to learn about the slave trade and trace their ancestry. Remarkably, some of the trees used to tether the enslaved people are still standing, serving as somber reminders of this dark chapter in history. The market has become an important educational and historical site, attracting visitors who want to reflect on the lasting legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

What To Do At Bono Manso Slave Market
✦See the Slave Trees
✦Learn about the sorting process


Location: Bono Manso - Techiman-Kintampo Road