Iconic Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson teamed up with British-Ghanaian writer, Afua Hirsch to shoot a new documentary about the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade.

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The Africa-American actor was in Ghana during the ‘Year Of Return’ program in December last year and it seems this is the reason.

The series, titled ‘Enslaved’, tells the story of the slave trade but with a particular emphasis on the millions of people who died at sea during the long voyage to Europe and the Americas.

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Samuel L. Jackson released a trailer for Enslaved on his official Instagram page to announce the release date of the series. The trailer stirred emotions as it showed a different view on slavery.

The series was partly shot in Gabon and Ghana, two famous slave ports and also ancestral homes of the actor Jackson. Watch the trailer below.

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Many Africans look at jobs in the United Arab Emirates as pots of gold at the end of a rainbow; some sort of saving grace from unemployment in Africa.

However, many of those jobs come at a cost. Several employees who go to these countries lured by better paying jobs end up victims of sex trafficking or slavery.

A Kenyan girl by the name Ivy Wamahiga took to twitter yesterday to post a tweet that stirred up quite the conversation.

”Crazy how last year was hell and now I’ve got a job I DID NOT APPLY FOR with everything catered for in a country with the highest currency in the world.

God is faithful. I’m so blessed. Kuwait is my home now whaat!!” tweeted Ivy.

Immediately after her tweet, several people shared their opinion of her ‘luck’ with more pessimistic comments than optimistic ones.

“Kuwait? Heh…madam I want to hope this ends well for you but I’m not very sure it will,” read a comment from @Timo_Utd

Another user wished Ivy the best but also shared the sad story of his friend who also went to Kuwait for work.

“A male friend got a job in Kuwait as a Data analyst, upon arrival his passport and phone were seized.

He was then taken to his workstation – a quarry to excavate, drill out and carry rocks to trucks. He is now back in Kenya after 2 years of forced labour aka slavery.”

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@denogunner tweeted ”Anyone who has gone to school will tell you that there is no job without qualifications.

If it exists then the rules have been bent for a reason. I wish you all the best all the same.” he finished.

“I’ve just read an article about slavery and sex trafficking in Kuwait. All the best!” read another pessimistic comment.

Many other meaner tweets insinuated that she was going to do jobs that involve using her body.

Kinder tweets were of the opinion that she is going to be a house help of sorts; Many Africans go to the UAE to become domestic workers.

However, there are those who believe that she has been paid to advertise Kuwait as this amazing place.

In so doing, she will attract more people to go there and be used as slaves or worse.

“I’m suspicious whether she actually traveled to Kuwait or she was paid to entice gullible individuals on twitter.

The circumstances don’t make sense…I’m glad that people are aware of the dangers Africans face in Arab countries.” wrote another Kenyan on twitter.

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The year 2019 marks exactly 400 years since the first black slaves landed in Jamestown Virginia in the U.S.

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Consequently, the government of Ghana earmarked the year as ‘The Year of Return’ for people of Ghanaian, and indeed African, heritage to ‘return home’.

Ghana’s Year of Return agenda continues to be on course as many European and especially African-American celebrities, and global icons who trace their roots to Africa or affiliate themselves to Africa troop to the country.

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The list of notable persons who have visited Ghana to mark the Year of Return is countless.

It was only a few weeks ago that American rapper and songwriter, Cardi B was in Ghana for a show. Rapper T.I and his wife were also in the country that same week. Steve Harvey has been to Ghana and many others.

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The latest to join the list of celebrities to visit Ghana is American rapper and actor Ludacris.

Ludacris marked his year of return trip to Ghana by visiting the Cape Coast castle where most of the slaves from Ghana where shipped to the Americas to work on cotton and sugarcane plantations.

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After his visit, Ludacris made a very power statement on social media which alludes to the fact that there is still a lot hope for Africans.

He said: “Our ancestors never gave up Faith. You can never imprison our minds nor our spirits.”

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“They empowered me to Return. I have completed the cycle and I’m beginning a new Cycle. The Chains have been Broken and the indomitable resilience of African People Triumphs.”

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African-American comedian/TV host/actor/author, Steve Harvey, is currently in Ghana, ostensibly to mark the #YearOfReturn with his wife Marjorie Harvey, and they visited the Elmina Castle.

WATCH: Video Of Steve Harvey’s Arrival In Ghana

Visiting the Elmina Castle is a traumatising experience for any self-respecting human, as they literally get to relive the inhumane treatment meted out to our ancestors during the slave trade era.

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After a tour of the slave dungeon, Steve Harvey couldn’t help but break down in tears.

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