The Yellow Bus City
Eko akete (Lagos)
Ilu ogbon (the home of wisdom)
Aro dede maja (an elastic city)
Eko aromi sa legbe-legbe (Lagos that balances on the edge of waters)
Eni to o ba lo si eko ti o ba gbon (one who goes to Lagos and does not become wise)
Ti onitohun ba lo s’ajo ko le gbon (will never be wise even if they travel abroad)
Bi oju ko ba t’eyin igbeti, (If the marshy areas are not disgraced)
Oju ko le ti eko ile (then Lagos can never be disgraced)
These words echo through time—Eko: a city resilient, wise, and never disgraced.
Lagos! LAGOS!! LAGOS!!!
The Yellow Bus City
The city with the large heart, welcoming all to prosperity.
Lagos Eko ile!
When I step into a room, I hold my head high—BECAUSE, do you know where I am from? I be Lagos Babe ooo! The confidence is follow-come, ever-present rather than wavering—a ma fi shakara gbe.
This is my Lagos.
My Lagos?
Born, bred, and buttered up in Eko Federal, I lay claim to a tiny piece of this beautiful city in my heart.
The real owners of Lagos? Small and Mighty.
They know each other dele dele; therein lies their strength,
Preserving their pedigree from generation to generation.
Every fibre of this city has its own unique story, distinct yet alike.
Resilience runs through the veins of this city. They say if you can make it in Lagos, then the world is your Oyster.
Drama inside Danfo; passengers exchanging more than just fares.
Daily Parliamentary discussions at the Newspaper stands, where opinions are as varied as the papers.
Delicious street foods that tempt every taste bud.
Weekend Owanbes, each outshining the last.
Wonderful nightlife that comes alive when day turns to night.
With economic prowess that rivals anywhere in the world, Lagos confirms its status as Nigeria's economic capital. The corporate headquarters of major industry players in Nigeria have Lagos in their address. A tribute to Lagos is incomplete without a mention of the markets.
From the formidable Balogun-Idumota market on the Island to the remarkable Alaba international electronics market, Yaba's Tejuosho with its undefeated mix of fashion and lifestyle, Oyingbo and Mile 12's food markets feeding the city’s multitude, while Oshodi offers variety like nowhere else.
Ikeja's Computer Village, the hub of technology, Ladipo's Auto-part market, Owode Onirin, Makoko's seafood market, Daleko Market, and many more—they are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economic capital.
This is Lagos, where the White Cap Chiefs stand proud.
This is Lagos, where the hustle and grind never sleep.
This is Lagos, unrivalled in diversity and uniqueness.
This is Lagos, proud to call my home.
....xoxo...
This makes me soo proud! Lagos my Lagos😎
ReplyDeleteGood job babe 👍