Enslavement's profound and lasting damage to Caribbean and African nations necessitates cross-diasporic solidarity to address its legacy. Despite attempts to sideline the issue, reparations remain a prominent topic in discussions surrounding the Commonwealth summit. British politician Kemi Badenoch has controversially suggested that African nations, rather than Britain, should apologize for the slave trade. This stance highlights a historical tension within some Black communities regarding the involvement of African kingdoms in capturing and selling enslaved people. Badenoch argues for an honest examination of the entire history of the slave trade. Her comments follow increasing demands for a formal apology and reparations from Britain's monarchy and government for their role in the transatlantic slave trade. She questions whether Caribbean nations seeking an apology from Britain will also seek one from African descendants who profited from the trade. This perspective touches upon the complex historical reality of the transatlantic slave trade. It underscores the need to acknowledge the roles played by various actors in this dark chapter of history. Understanding this multifaceted history is crucial for meaningful dialogue about reparations and reconciliation.