Lagos is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, the fastest growing city in Africa and the sixth largest city in the world by population though it is the smallest state in the country. The name "Lagos" was given by a Portuguese is seafarer. Today, Lagos is still popularly called Eko by the indigenous people. It is a known fact that Lagos is a city that home people from different walks of life; tribes, religion, culture and languages.
Here are interesting fact about this megacity.
1. Tallest building in Nigeria and West Africa: Lagos state houses the tallest building in Nigeria, the NECOM house towers, which is 160m higher than the city. NECOM House (formerly NITEL Tower and before that, the NET Building) is a skyscraper located in Lagos. The 32-story building was completed in 1979, and houses the headquarters of NITEL.
2. Home to Afriaca' Popular superstars: Lagos is known as the headquarter of entertainment in Africa, housing famous Nigerian actors, musicians, and comedians. Most of the record labels for international stars of Nigerian origin are located in Lagos. If you got some skills like singing, acting, dancing, stand-up comedy, Lagos is the right place to birth your dreams because you are sure of having access to the right network and resources.
3. Longest Bridge in Nigeria and Second in Africa: Facts about Lagos is incomplete without mentioning the Third Mainland Bridge. The Third Mainland Bridge, also known as Ibrahim Babangida Bridge, is the longest in Nigeria. It connects Lagos Island to the mainland, with a distance spanning 11.8km in length. This Lagos bridge was the longest in Africa until 1996, when the current longest bridge in Africa was constructed in Cairo, and it is called the 6th October Bridge.
4. Place of Fun Fare, Party, And Relaxation. It is pleasing to note that Lagos is home to businesses and hard work; it is also home for relaxation and parties. Lagos is known to have a function every weekend. Locally, these parties are popularly called “owambe”. Lagos is fun-filled, and should you want a quiet and serene place to rest your head? Beautiful beaches to resorts, conservation centres, golf clubs, and world-class restaurants abound across Lagos. Even if all you wanted is local food, music, or art gallery? You can have it all in Lagos.
5. Lagos Doesn’t Sleep: Once you visit Lagos, you will find that the Lagos you know during the day is not the same at night. Why? There’s always a switch between being hard workers during the day and fun lovers at night. But one thing is constant, Lagos roads are always busy as Lagos does not sleep!
6. Smallest State with the highest population: Another fact about Lagos is that it is the smallest state in Nigeria based on landmass but with its highest number of residents. Lagos state has the highest population in Nigeria but it is the smallest Nigerian state.
7. Home To Makoko – The Floating City. In Makoko, Lagos floating city, people live on water and carry out all daily and business activities there. They travel through the city using waterways. This is nunique to Lagos state only; you can’t find this anywhere else in Nigerians.
8. The Eyo Festival: This is otherwise known as the Adamu Orisha Play, is a Yoruba festival unique to Lagos, Nigeria. In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event and due to its history, is traditionally performed on Lagos Island. The word "Eyo" also refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerades that come out during the festival. The origins of this observance are found in the inner workings of the secret societies of Lagos.Back in the day, the Eyo festival was held to escort the soul of a departed Lagos King or Chief and to usher in a new king.
visit Lagos state ones in a life time, as it’s better experienced than told. Good enough, most Lagosians are fun-loving, accommodating, and kind
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