Pikworo Slave Camp — Attraction in Upper East Region

This slave camp served as a pivotal transition point for captives brought from every corner of the northern region and even neighboring countries. It was here that individuals were chosen for the harrowing journey that lay ahead—a place where, tragically, only the strongest were granted a voice, and that voice could mean the difference between life and death.

The short video—just 30 seconds long—captures a rare moment of expression: a glimpse into how enslaved people and their captors experienced what could be described as one final thread of humanity. This is the story of the “acoustic stone,” an ancient instrument played not merely for entertainment, but for solace. Each part of the stone resonates with a unique sound that soothes the soul. The melodies it produced were songs of sorrow, of endurance, of pain—sung to ease the burden carried in silence.

It is deeply saddening that so many in our generation remain unaware of the layers of oppression our forebears endured. And yet, with unbreakable spirit, they took thousands of steps southward—footsteps that echo through history. May their souls forever...

A transition camp managed by 3 ( Kassena, Ivorian and Malian) slave raiders and traders. Its evident that at some point the perpetrators of the atrocities that went on here tried to erase the traces. The stories told show how the traders broke their captives mentally. They were captured A mystical rock exists which produces musical sounds when struck and the slaves between themselves sang songs that were typical of their respective cultures. They were captured from all over West Africa and...

This place is so full of history. The tour guides here tell the story of how Pikworo (meaning full of rocks) came to be a slave camp. They showed us where the slaves ate, drank, and entertained themselves. They also showed us where they were buried if any died while in the camp. It really gives a whole new and wider perspective if you've visited any of the camps or castles in the southern part of the country. Ask for Gabriel when you get there. He's a...