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Eyes of a Lagos Boy – 2026 The Lagos State Railway Project, spearheaded by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority LAMATA, was established in 2002 with an ambitious goal: to revive and expand rail transport in one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. But the story of rail in Lagos stretches much further back. As early as 1899, the Nigerian Railway Corporation completed a narrow-gauge line…

Zuma Rock – Eyes of a Lagos Boy 2025 Open call for artists to showcase their ICONIC ABUJA. ICONIC ABUJA celebrates everyday life in Nigeria’s capital — honoring its people, landscapes, architecture, and cultural rhythm while exploring what makes the city distinctive. Global audiences easily recognize the visual identities of cities such as Cairo or London. Abuja’s narrative is still evolving.…

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Some honors arrive late, but when they do, they carry the weight of history. This week, the Grammys finally did what the world has done for decades: they bowed to Fela Anikulapo Kuti. With a Lifetime Achievement Award, the Recording Academy acknowledged not just a musician but a force — a man who turned sound into resistance and rhythm into truth. Fela never chased validation…

IFFIZI proudly announces its first solo fashion show in Abuja on 7th February. Hosted by BOUYGUES LIFE CAMP, this exciting event will showcase IFFIZI’s vibrant AFRODISCOQUEENS line and a special Valentine’s capsule collection that promises to dazzle attendees with bold colors and striking silhouettes. After conquering the runway at prestigious events in Lagos such as FashionEVO, Africa Fashion…

Niger Bridge – Eyes of a Lagos Boy 2025 Before the River Niger Bridge was built, people and goods crossing between Onitsha and Asaba relied entirely on ferries and canoes. These crossings were slow, weather-dependent, limited in capacity, and often dangerous — especially for traders moving palm oil, agricultural produce, timber, rubber, and passengers. Journeys were timed to the river’s mood.…

IFFIZI is inviting aspiring and experienced free-lance models to attend its upcoming Model Casting Call in Abuja, ahead of the brand’s highly anticipated Fashion Show on 7 February 2026. The casting will take place on 31 January at 12 noon and is open to individuals ready to step confidently onto the runway. We seek models with strong runway presence and natural movement—individuals who reflect…

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bolaji Alonge (@eyesofalagosboy) August of 1983, musician Francis Goldman Aporiegah arrived at the old Afrika Shrine on Pepple Street, Ikeja Lagos, from Accra Ghana. It was meant to be a brief stopover. He was scheduled to travel by road through the Sahara with friends. They were going for a show in Cairo, Egypt. The old Afrika Shrine, founded…

Theo Lawson, CEO, Freedom Park By :Onome Amawhe Culled from Business Day Theo Lawson, the visionary architect behind Freedom Park Lagos, is the mastermind who transformed a former colonial prison into one of Nigeria’s most beloved public spaces. Located on the site of Her Majesty’s Broad Street Prison, where independence activists like Herbert Macaulay and Chief Obafemi Awolowo were once held,…

Lagos Metro – Blue Line – Eyes of a Lagos Boy 2025 As Eyes of a Lagos Boy evolves across photography, video, and aerial documentation, this week’s Photo of the Week serves as a reminder that when a city pauses to examine itself, the conversation extends far beyond the image. A recent video by Eyes of a Lagos Boy captures the Lagos Metro – Blue Line sliding across the screen against the city’s…

IFFIZI invites fashion lovers to its exclusive Lagos Pop-Up  on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, at the Netherlands Consulate, Victoria Island. Discover the latest IFFIZI collection designed for the modern woman who wants to look and feel fabulous from morning to night. IFFIZI is all about creating outfits that bring out the best in you, ready to face every day with a smile. With…