📰 Articles about Lagos
Reports and practical guides on daily life in Lagos.
The Global Rise of Afrobeats: How the Sound of Lagos Is Conquering the Planet
From Fela Kuti to Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, and Rema: the cultural and economic story of the musical revolution born in Lagos.
Climate Resilience and Coastal Defense in Lagos
Lagos's environmental challenges: the fight against rising sea levels, urban drainage, and the protection of lagoon areas.
Eko Atlantic City: The Futuristic City and the Great Wall of Lagos
How the Eko Atlantic project protects Lagos from coastal erosion with the Great Wall of Lagos while creating a new business district.
Lagos Fashion Week: The Global Showcase of African Fashion
An overview of Lagos Fashion Week, founded by Omoyemi Akerele: emerging designers, Adire ready-to-wear, and international runway shows.
The Lagos Lagoon: The Waterway Alternative to Traffic Jams
How LAGFERRY shuttles and private boats are turning the Lagos lagoon into a modern fast lane connecting Ikorodu, VI, CMS, and Badagry.
The Lagos Rail Revolution: LAMATA's Blue and Red Lines
An analysis of the rollout of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit network: the electric Blue Line from Marina to Mile 2 and the Red Line from Agbado to Oyingbo.
Street Food in Lagos: Suya, Nigerian Jollof Rice, and Popular Cuisine
A tour of Lagos street food culture: from the late-night Suya stalls of Surulere to the ongoing battle for the best Jollof Rice.
Road Traffic Management in Lagos and the Role of LASTMA
How the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) regulates traffic flow and manages intersections across the megacity.
Nollywood: From VHS Tapes to Netflix Blockbusters
The epic story of the world's second-largest film industry by output: its history, Lagos studios, and streaming distribution.
Yabacon Valley: The Untold Story of Yaba's Tech Boom
How a university district in Lagos became the beating heart of software and fintech innovation on the African continent.