Beyond the glamour of Victoria Island and Ikoyi, Lagos has a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be explored.
The city’s ghetto areas, often misunderstood and overlooked, are a treasure trove of culture, music, and community spirit.
Here are 10 ghetto areas to visit in Lagos, each with its unique character and attractions:
1. Ajegunle
Known for its vibrant music scene, Ajegunle is home to numerous recording studios, music venues, and street performers. Visit the area to experience the city’s thriving music culture and try some of the local street food.
2. Mushin
This densely populated area is a hub for traditional markets, food stalls, and music venues. Mushin is famous for its “Oju Oja” market, where visitors can find a wide range of local goods, from textiles to electronics.
3. Bariga
Bariga is a ghetto area with a strong sense of community. Visit the area to experience the local culture, try some delicious street food, and explore the numerous markets and shopping stalls.
4. Somolu
Somolu is a bustling ghetto with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The area is known for its vibrant market scene, featuring traditional markets, food stalls, and music venues. Visit Somolu to experience the city’s raw energy and creativity.
5. Ikorodu
Ikorodu is a ghetto area with a strong cultural heritage. Visit the area to explore the numerous traditional markets, food stalls, and music venues. Ikorodu is also home to several historic sites, including the Ikorodu Museum.
6. Oshodi
Oshodi is a densely populated ghetto with a vibrant market scene. The area is famous for its “Oshodi Market”, where visitors can find a wide range of local goods, from textiles to electronics. Visit Oshodi to experience the city’s fast-paced and energetic vibes.
7. Agege
Agege is a ghetto area with a strong sense of community. Visit the area to experience the local culture, try some delicious street food, and explore the numerous markets and shopping stalls. Agege is also home to several historic sites, including the Agege Mosque.
8. Egbeda
Egbeda is a bustling ghetto with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The area is known for its vibrant market scene, featuring traditional markets, food stalls, and music venues. Visit Egbeda to experience the city’s raw energy and creativity.
9. Ketu
Ketu is a ghetto area with a strong cultural heritage. Visit the area to explore the numerous traditional markets, food stalls, and music venues. Ketu is also home to several historic sites, including the Ketu Museum.
10. Makoko
Makoko is an informal settlement across the 3rd Mainland Bridge located on the coast of mainland Lagos, Nigeria. A third of the community is built on stilts along the lagoon and the rest is on the land. The waterfront part of the community is largely harboured by the Egun people who migrated from Badagary and Republic of Benin and whose main occupation is fishing. Visit Makoko to experience its dynamic atmosphere.
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