Living in Lagos (June 2013)

My brother just bought a 1972 Mercedes Benz.  It’s cute and unusual but I fell about laughing when I saw it.  I couldn’t believe someone in Nigeria would buy a car that old just because they liked it.  He says people smile and

Living in Lagos (April 2012)

This feature shows through pictures what living in Lagos is like for me.  It’s a picture-heavy post that will hopefully help you get the vibe of Lagos from a particular perspective.  I hope you enjoy it.   It was my great-aunt’s 90th birthday recently and like most owambes  

Living in Lagos (February 2012)

This feature shows through pictures what living in Lagos is like for me.  It’s a picture-heavy post that will hopefully help you get the vibe of Lagos from a particular perspective.  I hope you enjoy it.   The church my mother attends had its 160th anniversary earlier this year and a reception was held after…

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Living in Lagos (December 2011)

This feature shows through pictures what living in Lagos is like for me.  It’s a picture-heavy post that will hopefully help you get the vibe of Lagos from a particular perspective.  I hope you enjoy it. This is Comfort, one of the tailors who make traditional outfits for me.