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Slaves of God: Why suffering continues despite Nigeria's Osu slavery halt

A woman labours in a cotton farm. [Courtesy/AFP]

There are global efforts to fight modern slavery, but a few traditional systems still hold strong in West Africa. These include Osu, Ohu and Trokosi.

The Conversation Africa’s Godfred Akoto Boafo spoke to Michael Odijie who has researched one of the systems – Osu – and what can be done to finally put a stop to it.

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