In Lagos state, there are some very fine recreational park that you can visit on a budget. Most of these parks are free to access while others requires a tokenu fee. Some of the free parks are Johnson Jakande park, Muri Okunola park etc. One of such park that is free to access is Ndubuisi Kalu park. Nduibuisi Kalu park Ikeja is located a few walk from Shop rite behind JJT park. This park is also lovely with some facilities to enable you have a good time. Ndubuisi kalu park have a children playground so it a good park for family. Also, there is free wifi available for use. Although…
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Kalakuta Republic Museum,Ikeja: All you need to know and things to do
Kalakuta republic museum was the home of Late Legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. This place once housed his followers i.e. his band members and dancers. It doubles as his home as well as a studio where he does his music. Fela Anikulapo Kuti was huge resistance to the government during his time. This made the then government send soldiers to destroy his house twice. So, the current Kalakuta republic museum is his 3rd house. Fela must have gotten his spirit of activism from his mother who also a strong activist. She also fought for Nigerian independence. After his death in 1997, his children, family, and fans decided to transform his house…
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Lekki conservation center Lagos: all you need to know and things to do
Lekki conservation center Lagos is exciting, fun and loved by the fearless. The fear factor is because of its famous long canopy walk. My day out to LCC was quite interesting and fun. Lekki Conservation park is located at Lekki epe expressway, Tipa bus stop. I almost missed my way trying to locate LCC on Sallah day. The reason is that one Lout ( Agbero) misled us, so I found myself in Ajah. This conservation center is also a home for wildlife animals like Crocodile, monkeys, etc. Entrance into Lekki conservation center Lagos and Fee After finding myself in Ajah, I took another bus back to Tippa bus stop. The…
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Top 5 beaches you should add to your bucket list vacation spot in Lagos
The beach is one of the best places to unwind, chill and have a fun-filled day out. In Lagos state, there are several beaches you can visit for vacation but only a few are well known/visited. This is because some beaches are dirty may be due to poor maintenance, or the fear of drowning. The major reason being the fear of drowning in the waters of the beach. This is because you may be unaware of places that are too deep. Also, there is no signage to inform tourists on the safe part to take a swim. I also had my own fears formed from the tales of horror that…
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Styled by Demoire: How I wore my ponytail hairstyle for a month?
As an African lady who is proud of the curly nature that comes with black hair, I avoid ponytail hairstyle. This hairstyle normally do not last for more than two weeks. (Most stylist pre-inform you so you know that you can’t wear it for so long- more like a disclaimer that comes with the hairstyle.). Aside the fact that it doesn’t last, it is fast and affordable to make. i.e. if the hair extension is not so pricey. Last Month, I made my hair from Demoire brand. She needed a model for hair and gets to keep it. (Who am I to pass off such offer) . Also her work…
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My Day-out at Freedom park:things to do at freedom park, Lagos island
This year, i have decided to live to the fullest any opportunity i get. Hence, I visited freedom park at Lagos island. This park is one of the most affordable vacation spot to visit. It is just a tricycle away from Obalende, Lagos Island. Freedom park used to be the then Queen’s prison yard. This prison housed thieves, activist and other notorious criminals. It is now a recreational center holding some of its memories in place like the “prison” which are still retained as well some of its structures. The gate fee for entry into freedom park is 200naira. It allows you access to all the facilities available at the…
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How to process your e-yellow card for your international travels?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travelers to and fro Nigeria. This is to prevent the transmission of yellow fever especially in countries with high risk. High risk countries that are prone to yellow fever are in Africa as well as some part of Americas. As a traveler it is advisable to get all your document in place before leaving the country. This is to prevent some unpleasant experiences at the airport. (There are weird stories of people that found themselves grounded at the airport. Cases where some officials threaten to inject you with the vaccine or you pay a bribe. Which will you choose as Nigerian. I’d rather pay…
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My Day-cation at Eleko Beach: Fun things to do at Lil Zanzibar cottage.
A trip to the beach is an opportunity to show your beach body. Knowing full well that it takes a lot of self discipline to achieve a breath taking beach body. It is also a time to enjoy the sun, cool breeze of the sea and serenity of the beach environment. In every of my vacations, i prefer to go with a group so i went out with my Hang out buddy team. We were all anxious to know where this beach will be. it is because the location was undisclosed to us from the onset. The ride to Eleko beach is a long one and our first stop over…
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Visa Free Vacation Spot In Africa :5 African countries that your can visit visa Free as a Nigerian.
Visa free countries makes it easier for travelers to see the world. It removes that extra process in planning a trip to another country. (i.e. the Visa processing stage and also the heart ache from a “Declined” entry). It also reduce the cost of travel incurred from visa processing. As Nigerian, It is sometimes difficult to get visa to other countries. This may be due to several reasons that are beyond our control. Hence, it is better to seek for places to Visa free so as to avoid the hassle that comes with it. Here are 5 African countries you can visit proudly as a Nigerian without any stress or…
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My Day trip to Olumo rock: Fun fact to know about Olumo rock, Ikija, Abeokuta
Olumo rock is one of my 2019 bucket vacation spot. (squashing some goals for the year already….girl needs to acknowledge little wins). It is a place that i have always longed to visit. Hence, I finally ticked off Olumo rock from my bucket list vacation spot or wish list this year. Olumo rock is a place with historical relevance to the people of Egba Land. Worthy of note is that the town where this rock is located “Abeokuta” means under the rock. A name coined from the fact that Olumo rock was a place of refuge for the Egba’s during the 1830 intercity war. The entry fee to visit Olumo…
