Discover Lagos: Top 9 Exciting Fun Facts You Never Knew About Nigeria's Vibrant City

1. Confiscated Livestock Donation

In Lagos, even confiscated livestock gets a second chance at a fairy-tale ending: The Lagos State Government recently seized over 30 rams and goats from illegal slaughter slabs, only to have them declared safe to eat and generously donated to orphanages and correctional homes. What's the moral of the story, you ask? Keep your animals off the streets and out of your living room if you want to avoid a run-in with the MEC Team, and their auction-happy habits!
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2. Lagos' Beach Haven

In the land of sand and surf, where horse hooves meet seashells and kites share the skies with seagulls, there's a coastal playground where the sea and Lagosians dance to the same beat: Welcome to the world of Lagos' beaches! Stretching from Badagry to Ibeju-Lekki and Okun-Ajah, these public and private shores offer a plethora of recreational activities, complete with bars, restaurants, and lounges. With admission fees ranging between N1000 to N3000 and the rhythmic gallop of horseback riding, it's the weekend destination for those who find laughter in the splash of waves and nightlife under the moonlit skies.
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3. Music & Art Hub of Nigeria

If Lagos' traffic jams were a hit single, it'd make the Billboard top 100: Lagos is a breeding ground for some of Nigeria's most remarkable artists and musicians, including the legendary Fela Kuti and the chart-topping Wizkid, as well as hosting esteemed art galleries like Nike Art Gallery and Omenka Gallery.
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4. Floating School Miracle

When life gives you lemons, make a pyramid-shaped floating school: In Lagos, Nigerian architect Kunle Adeyemi designed the Makoko Floating School, a weather-resistant structure made from local wood, floating on hundreds of recycled plastic barrels, providing free education to children from the nearby Makoko slum where basic amenities are limited.
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5. Africa's Longest Canopy Walkway

Feeling adventurous? Why not take a walk on the wild side – and high above it – at this African attraction that's truly a "stairway to heaven": In Lagos, the Lekki Conservation Centre is home to Africa's longest canopy walkway, stretching a thrilling 21 meters above ground, and offering visitors unbeatable views of the reserve's diverse flora, fauna, and wetlands across 78 hectares of protected land.
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6. Navigating Lagos' Traffic Adventure

If you ever find yourself racing through the bustling streets of Lagos, remember: the tortoise may have won the race, but he didn't have to navigate the notorious Nigerian traffic: Lagos boasts an extensive bus network connecting major cities with long distance services, in addition to public transport buses within cities. Though infamous for traffic jams, travelers can rely on ABC Transport Services and Greener Line Transport for inter-city trips, as well as shared taxis, Red Cab, and Orange Cabs for zipping around town.
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7. Lagos' Influence on Hip-Hop

Whoever said "All of the lights" clearly wasn't singing about just any city – in fact, they might have had Lagos in mind: The bustling Nigerian metropolis has been an influential force in shaping hip-hop music, with artists like J. Cole, The Roots, and even Rihanna incorporating elements of Lagos-inspired beats, such as Fela Kuti's "Gentleman" and Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango's "Soul Makossa," into their chart-topping hits.
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8. Igbo Billionaires' Wakanda

If Igbo billionaires are Avengers, then Lagos is their Wakanda: This vibrant city is home to Africa's wealthiest individuals, with the top five richest Igbo men significantly contributing to the economic growth and serving as superheroes of the Nigerian business world.
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9. Dazzling Lagos Fashion Week

Strut your stuff on Lagos' catwalk of couture: Lagos Fashion Week turns heads and stitches in time, putting on a sartorial spectacle with "Woven Threads III" from April 22nd to 24th and "Woven Threads IV: Standing the Test of Time" from October 26th to 30th, 2022, proving the city's global fashion prowess.
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