Diary of Lagos Island Worker (3): The Regulars
<p><em>Lagos is Lagos, and in my opinion, there is no better way to define Lagos other than by itself.</em></p>
<p>It was the year 2006, my first year in Lagos. It was my cousin’s naming ceremony, and I was privileged to accompany my mother to the family occasion. The next time I would be in Lagos was 15 years later, and I came on my own.</p>
<p>Here is the reason for the short story: the fame of Lagos and its inhabitants' lifestyle is a cancerous tale that has eaten deep into other locales in Nigeria and, of course, within and outside Africa. It is known for its crowdedness, rowdiness, being home to industry and creativity, with a sharp contrast between luxury and poverty.</p>
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