Experiencing Lagos: My Personal Impressions from the Neighborhoods of the Megacity
Lagos – hardly any other city in Africa represents contrasts, diversity, and growth as much as this one. With over 20 million…
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Category: Nigeria
Why many Nigerians lie – and why it’s not as simple as it seems
A personal reflection with cultural background It took me a long time to bring myself to write this text. Because a question…
Living without electricity and running water – my everyday life in a Nigerian village
I spent a few days with an incredibly warm-hearted family in a village in Nigeria. A family belonging to the middle class.…
“One Chance” Bus in Nigeria: How a Man Shared His Shocking Story with Me on the Ride
A real-life experience from Nigeria – recorded directly on a public bus. When mistrust becomes a matter of survival I was sitting…
Nigeria beyond the headlines: What we should see when we truly take a closer look
Today is one of those days when I just want to write down my thoughts. No big concept, no perfect structure –…
Nigeria beyond the headlines: What we should see when we truly take a closer look
Today is one of those days when I just want to write down my thoughts. No big concept, no perfect structure –…
Hair Salon in the Ghetto: Dyeing My Hair with a Toothbrush and Gin
Today was the day. Somehow, I had the urge to get my hair done. And like so many things in Nigeria, it…
Life on the Edge: A Deeply Moving Encounter in a Nigerian Ghetto
We are sitting in the small bar of the hotel. It’s often empty. But today, a family with four children is here.…
Between Hope and Decay – A Glimpse into the Ghetto of Ajegunle, Lagos
Ajegunle. A name that already carries a rough edge in its sound. A district in Lagos that, for many, is nothing more…
From Benin City to Lagos – A Journey of Luggage Tetris, Bananas, and Banter
Travel experiences in Nigeria: Microbus rides, music, and humanity on the road back to Lagos When traveling in Nigeria, you need three…