Le Retour Pelerinage
The Return pilgrimage
We are committed to transforming the symbolic and dark DOOR OF NO RETURN of the ‘House of Slaves’ on the island of Gorée in Senegal to become the DOOR OF RETURN. This place will become a powerful symbol marking a new page in history; the victory of our people over their painful past, the victory of the Present over the Past.
The Return
The Return will also allow our representatives to share the knowledge acquired worldwide on the land of their ancestors, offering healing therapy from the divisive effects induced by slavery and colonization. It will be an opportunity to debate at all professional and creative levels in order to develop their potential and knowledge with their counterparts across the diaspora.
We hope to create permanent social economic ties with the continent and facilitate a long-term commitment to an economic growth plan.
Coming Home
A glimpse into the places your ancestors once called home — powerful images from Senegal that reconnect you with your roots.
To Your Roots
Walk the same paths your ancestors once walked.
To the Motherland
A return not just to a place, but to a deep and enduring connection with Africa’s heart.
To Origin
Where your story began, grounded in culture, memory, and ancestral legacy.
With Intention
This journey is more than travel. It’s a conscious step toward remembrance, healing, and belonging.
DAMBE Awards 2026
Mohamed Ali
Champion du monde de boxe
Spirit of the Closing of the Door of No Return 2025
Mr. Mamour Sène
Président de la fédération sénégalaise de boxe
Spirit of Opening Door Of Return
Tiffany Haddish
Actrice et productrice américaine
Prix LSS – FEMME NOIRE FEMME AFRICAINE
Richard THOMPSON
SWIFT MOVE
Black Excellence Gala Boxing Night
N°3 Black Rock Company
Testimonials
They said you’re leaving and you won’t come back, we close that door, with The Return Coach Rama Ata reopens the Door to the return of the spirit, of the soul, we witness the victory of the black people.
Mr. Baaba Maal
Senegalese Singer
Opening the Door of Return in Senegal is more than important for us, because it is the return of the victory of the black people.
Mrs. Rama Ata Gaye
Event Organizer
It was a matter of symbolically healing the wounds of slavery, of treating this pain that is still raw on both sides of the ocean. It seemed to me wise to take a step towards healing in this place.
Mr. Harry Roselmack
Journalist & Author
Join the Cause!
Be part of a movement that bridges the past, present, and future — every contribution matters.
Meet Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals working behind the scenes to guide, uplift, and reconnect our global community to its roots.
Rama Ata Gaye
SCENAFRIK President, Organizer of The Return
A committed player in the African cultural landscape. She has worked for several years to promote and enhance African heritage. She is also the initiator and organizer of the pilgrimage-festival The Return, a major event dedicated to dialogue between diasporas and African cultures.
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