What Makes Lagos' Cultural Scene Pulse?

Experience the city with it's creative force.

By Google Arts & Culture

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Èkó ni Wá: We are Lagosians

Lagos cultural scene is a celebration of Nigerian music, art, photography, fashion, theatre, literature and food. A young creative force of individuals are part of it and they are making waves globally. Join them here and experience what makes the city so energetic. 

Bolanle Austen-Peters Creative Journey (2021)Terra Kulture

Nigerian culture on stage

Lagos provides endless inspiration for its storytellers. Experience Nigerian culture with musical-pioneer Bolanle Austen-Peters who invites you on a visual feast of dance, song and colorful costumes at Lagos creative hub Terra Kulture. 

Nollywood Portraits - A Radical Beauty (2019) by Ike UdeOriginal Source: African Artists Foundation

The magic of Nollywood

Did you know that Nollywood is one of the world's largest movie industry? Meet some of its actors and actresses through the lens of artist Iké Udé. 

Precious Arinze (2020-07-01) by Yẹ́misí Aríbisálà

Captivating words of wisdom

Read and listen to ten women writers who share their personal reflection of living in a mega city. See Lagos through a new lens with Sefi AttaLọlá Shónẹ́yìnPrecious Arinze, Jùmọ̀kẹ́ Verissimo, Unoma Azuah, Chika Unigwe, Mọlará WoodSarah Ládípọ̀ Manyika , Ọpẹ́ Adédèjì and Ukamaka Olisakwe

Teni's Creative Journey (2021)Terra Kulture

We rock Afrobeats

Meet Afrobeats artists TeniKizz Daniel and Reekado Banks who share their creative journey. 

Everybody say yeah yeah!

From Afrobeats to Alte sounds, learn more about Lagos music scene with the annual Homecoming Festival and watch interviews with Odunsi, Teezee, and Phlow. 

Where art is the heartbeat

Step inside Lagos pulsing art scene and explore how Azu NwagboguNike Davies-Okundaye and Adenrele Sonariwo are empowering next generation of artists. 

Hoary Rooftops (2019) by Damola AdepojuTerra Kulture

Meet me by the lagoon

Artists are reimagining the city in innovative ways. From Lagos lagoon, roadside sculptures to Balogun market. Make sure you zoom into the details of Joseph Eze artworks and tour Victor Ehikhamenor's exhibition Daydream Esoterica.

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Visit the cultural hot spots

Take a virtual tour of Rele Arts Foundation, the African Artists Foundation and Terra Kulture with Street View. 

Behind-the-scenes with Stephen Tayo (2019)Original Source: Lagos Fashion Week YouTube Channel

Turn your lens on Lagos

Get to know why Lagos is a runway with photographer Stephen Tayo. Learn more about the fastest growing medium of artistic expression in Africa with photographers Tom Saater, Daniel Obasi and Yagazie Emezi. 

Get the Lagos look

Be inspired by Lagos street stylegravity-defying hair styles and learn more about African craftsmanship. Celebrate ten years of Lagos Fashion Week with founder Omoyemi Akerele and discover the exciting future of African fashion. 

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Davido Says "Come to Africa! Eat the Food!"

While accepting an award in 2018, recording artist Davido invited the world to taste Africa. Get to know his favourite Nigerian dishes through this interview. 

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Make we chop / Let's go eat

Experience the 24 hour hustle and bustle of Lagos most famous markets - and get the party started with jollof or a spicy peppersoup. 

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