Point of No Return

The Breakdown

Students visit the Black Heritage Museum in Badagry. Standing at the 'Point of No Return,' Bepo is struck by parallels between historical slavery and modern migration. He reflects on how both involve a severance of heritage and identity, viewing his potential relocation as an 'exile' rather than an escape.

JAMB Prep Questions

Q: What historical tragedy does Bepo compare to modern migration while in Badagry?

Ans: The transatlantic slave trade.

Q: How does Bepo's perspective on 'Japa' shift during the museum visit?

Ans: He begins to view relocation as a severance of identity and a form of exile, rather than simply an escape for a better life.