Africa’s only ‘Door of Return’ is an emblem of the African Renaissance, a Pan-African initiative, and a destination of profound significance in the re-unification of Africa and her Diaspora. As every home must have a Door by which to return, the first objective of the Door of Return is to properly welcome back the children of Africa who were brutally ripped away from their homeland. The erection of this Door of Return monument will not only welcome the diaspora home but is also a symbol for ALL people of different cultures and nationalities to connect with their spiritual origin. This monument is also accompanied by the Door of Return Museum, and the Tree of Remembrance. The First and Only Door of Return was constructed by King Meto Ahoussan IX in the 1990’s on the shores of Ouidah, Bénin. His Majesty and the Kings who preceded him have always maintained a clear mission to bring back the sons and daughters of Africa that were ripped away by European colonizers and restore them to their rightful stature.