Africa's great megacity of music, markets and ambition
Lagos is one of the largest cities in Africa, sprawling over lagoons, islands and the mainland. Victoria Island and Ikoyi have the restaurants, galleries and nightlife, while the New Afrika Shrine keeps alive the legacy of Fela Kuti and Afrobeat. The Nike Art Gallery holds a huge collection of Nigerian art, and the Lekki Conservation Centre has one of the longest canopy walkways in Africa. The markets of Lagos Island, such as Balogun, are overwhelming and fascinating. Suya, jollof rice and pepper soup are local staples.