It was a hot Saturday afternoon in Lagos as she sped down Mobolaji Bank-Anthony towards Ikeja. her destination was Abule Egba. She had promised her sister she would be spending a few days with her before heading out of town. However she needed to attend the end of year goal setting event held somewhere in … Continue reading Lagos Traffic: the Movie
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The Boy Almajiri
Yanju's day started with his bicycle. He rode it all the way to Ilupeju where his mother owns a small kiosk. He helped her get ready everyday before he goes to school. Today was no different. As he rode in the early morning traffic, he steered expertly away from motorists most of whom were already … Continue reading The Boy Almajiri
Strange Bus Fellows, Food and Love in Traffic
Throwing back this Wednesday... So I was on the notorious Lagos-Ibadan express-way some years ago trying to make it to my cousin's wedding in time. Alas, the road had another plan in mind. The traffic was mind-numbing. All the while, Olamide's "Yemi my lover" kept playing in my head. I don't mean, earbuds-music-playing. I mean … Continue reading Strange Bus Fellows, Food and Love in Traffic
#StoryTime: Seen From A Bus Window
Today I sit on one of those yellow-and-black painted things they call buses in Lagos. This one I’m on is better compared to the many I’ve been on recently. Quietly I sit by the window eating Lagos traffic staple of Gala and of course La Casera. They say the La Casera company underpays staff but … Continue reading #StoryTime: Seen From A Bus Window
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