Jackson Five member wants to build a slavery theme park
The Jackson family has always had a reputation for being somewhat odd, but this story takes the cake. Jackson Five member Marlon Jackson is planning to create a slavery theme park in Nigeria.
According to the UK Telegraph, the site would feature a theme park with a slave ship replica, casinos, shops, condominiums and a golf course.
The project is aimed at attracting African-American tourists who want to trace their slave roots back to Nigeria.
Critics say the developers are exploiting slave history.
People who visit the park can walk onto the slave ship and then play golf or swim in the pool. Jackson Five memorabilia also will be nearby.
The BBC quoted a critic as saying “This plan is morally reprehensible, it’s like dancing on the graves of dead people and telling them you’re honoring them.”
I understand the idea behind the project and why someone would want to build something historic. However, I think this should be placed in a real historic exhibit or a museum.
I don’t think turning a slavery exhibit into a fun theme park is the appropriate way to honor slaves.
Tim Henley
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Marlon needs to be encouraged.i am happy he is coming to do this in nigeria.i think i will love to work with him when the park is ready.even now i am ready to work with him.
kudos to you marlon a true son of african
i love you.