Thursday, 20 November 2014

DB Readers (16 Things Everyone Who Grew Up In Lagos Knows To Be True)

Eko oni ba je oooo. It’s the bubbling city of Lagos, the New York and Las Vegas of Nigeria. If you grew up in Lagos you will definitely understand the facts below.
 
1. Anywhere after Jakende roundabout is not classified as the Island but the Peninsula.
 
2. People on the Mainland smile when people on the Island complain of flooding. Especially Lekki Phase one residents.
 
3. The Rhythm Unplugged concert is an event you absolutely have to go to every year.
 
4. Every time the president walks on a street in Victoria Island, the whole of Lagos feels it.
 
5. When it comes to gala and lacasera, we are sure they have the highest selling record in Lagos.
 
6. When you were younger, you probably went to Fela’s Shrine before you came of age.
 
7. Dealing with traffic is a never-ending struggle every Lagosian faces.
 
8. And you are still waiting for the day Lekki-Epe expressway would be empty and free of construction.
 
9. Alternative routes are only alternatives between the hours of 11am and 3pm.
 
10. Lagos weather definitely has a mind of its own.
 
11. Most times you can quickly tell by their names, what street is on the Island or Mainland.
 
12. If you are old enough, you still reminisce about the days of National Theatre and its drama.
 
13. However nowadays you and your friends are rabid Genesis and Silverbird Cinema fans.
 
14. Your go-to-stores are The Palms (Shoprite), Ikeja City Mall or Spar (Park n Shop).
 
15. Islanders form like they don’t know places after 3rd mainland bridge.
 
16. Oh and of course you are proud to claim Olamide as your own.
 

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