When I was little, my mother would take me to Balogun market to buy me a ‘Christmas dress’, ‘banger’ (I don’t know what non-Nigerians call ‘banger’ 🙂 ), sparklers and other Christmas-y things. It was then that I learned to hate Balogun market. I loved the things my mother bought and I loved the excitement…
The beach at La Campagne Tropicana, Lagos I love being at the beach and have made it my unofficial goal to go to as many beaches in Lagos as possible. Over the Christmas holiday, I decided to go to La Campagne Tropicana which was described to me by one of the staff as a beach…
The Nike Art Gallery If you like art, the very first place you should go to in Lagos is the Nike Art Gallery. The Nike Art Gallery, Lagos is one of 4 art centres owned by Nike Okundaye, a well-known Nigerian female artist who, with an education that went no further than primary 6, has…
Footprints in the sand at Eleko Beach I’m a big fan of the ocean so it’s lucky that I live in Lagos as it has several beaches from which to choose. Recently, I went to Eleko Beach. It was my first time there which is strange for someone who has lived in Lagos all her…
One of the fountains at Freedom Park Freedom Park is an arts and recreation centre located on what used to be a colonial prison in Lagos. The park is located smack in the middle of downtown Lagos so it feels a little odd yet nice to walk into the calm place right in the centre…
The National Museum, Onikan I’m one of those few people who like going to museums. (If you’re one too, say hi! :-)) Anyway, because I like going to museums, I’ve been wanting to go to the National Museum in Lagos for a while. The last time I went there was years ago so I felt…
Sunset at Elegushi Beach Lagos, where I live, is a coastal city with lots of beaches yet I haven’t been to one here in years. I think I just took them for granted but I was really beginning to pine for the Lagos beach. Finally, I made my way to one. I went to