Month: November 2019

Nigeria

Africa Shrine – The new and the old

The New Africa Shrine as it is known today is a large entertainment venue located in Ijeka, Lagos.  The Africa Shrine was originally established by Fela Kuti in the 1970’s in what was then a nightclub in the Empire hotel, and later […]

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Fela Kuti – A Nigerian Icon

If like me you had never been to Nigeria then you could be forgiven for never having heard of Fela Kuti, however Lagos has a museum dedicated to him. So a few words about him to fill in the gaps. […]

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Lagos arts and crafts center – awesome place

Not only was I not expecting this sort of place in Lagos, I almost hyperventilated when I saw what was on offer here. For someone who loves souvenirs this place is heaven and sells absolutely everything from beads to brass, from handmade cards […]

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Lekki Conservation Center – Where to find all the action

You gotta hand it to this couple. He’s over a hundred and she’s in her mid 90’s and they are still in love, although in fairness she put up quite a run across the lawn before he caught her. Still […]

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Nike Art Gallery – Here’s looking at you

And there is plenty to look at here. In a city not easily recognized for its tourist attractions and even less so for its art culture the Nike (pronounced Neekay) Art Gallery stands supreme. For starters you have its charismatic […]

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Lagos – The Sunday people

I call them that because it was a Sunday morning and I basically had nothing to do so I braved a stroll. I took what I saw as safe route and was greatly rewarded. The sign was definitely reassuring. Let me […]