Africa’s biggest city, with inhabitants of about 21 million, Lagos continues to be Nigeria’s economic epicenter, regardless of not being the capital from 1991. Whilst many visit for business or to tour onwards, if you look beyond the congested streets, there are numerous exceptional and noteworthy places to see.

What to see

Tafawa Balewa Square, named after Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, has a few incredible monuments and The national Museum gives an exciting collection of artifacts, in addition to running a non-profit crafts center.

Art lovers must head to the Nike art Gallery, run via one of Nigeria’s most influential artists, Nike Davies-Okundaye. This large gallery shows both cutting-edge and traditional Nigerian arts and in case you’re fortunate you may even get to see Nike herself. You may additionally see a brilliant choice of modern Nigerian artwork on the African Artists' Foundation, which helps younger African and international artists.

Formerly the colonial old broad street prison, Freedom Park changed into a monument to commemorate Nigeria’s independence and to maintain the history and cultural heritage of Nigerians. Right here you may go to the cultural center and spot a number of the last prison structures, and revel in seasonal activities.

There are lots of shopping possibilities on the island, which include Lagos’s biggest market, Jankara, which sells everything from apparel and jewelry to traditional medicines and potions and Balogun market, wherein you could discover fabric and apparel from across Africa.

Take time to head over to the Lekke Conservation Centre on Lekke to view flora and fauna such as monkeys, crocodiles and lots of bird species from raised walkways. Be sure to visit at the close by Lekke market (additionally referred to as Elegushi market) to shop for its variety of crafts from around Nigeria and West Africa.

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