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Lekki, Lagos destinations plus short let apartments options

Patrick Moreau 0

Top places to visit in Lekki Lagos, Nigeria plus holiday rental choices? The African Artists’ Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting young artists, runs a gallery showcasing their contemporary works. The gallery has a permanent collection and presents diverse temporary exhibits; it also hosts workshops and special events. Art enthusiasts visiting Lagos might also like to visit Nimbus Art Gallery in the upscale Ikoyi neighborhood. It’s a live music venue and outdoor restaurant as well as a gallery specializing in modern art. The Nigerian National Museum, at Onikan in Lagos Island, offers a fascinating look at traditional Nigerian life over the centuries. Exhibits include tribal costumes, sculptures, art works, coins and pottery from the diverse regions and cultures of Nigeria. The major highlight of the museum’s collection is the Jemaa Head, a terracotta sculpture attributed to the Nok culture circa 900 to 200 B.C. Guided tours of the museum are available.

Nest on our list is the spectacular Ikeja City Mall; owned and developed by Broll Property Services, the mall was built in December 2011. The shopping centre comprises of 100 stores with a desirable mix of retailers trading renowned quality brands. You will not only be spoilt for choice of shops and the best meals, there are fun centres for kids to play in as well as a cinema for you to enjoy some quality movie viewing. Ready to have the night of your life?! Then put your party shoes on, because quilox is switching the temperature up. It’s the place to be on a Friday night in Lagos. The club, popular among celebrities and socialites, is described by many as addictive. Whether it’s a party for 4 or 400, at Quilox, you are sure to have a fun time with the booming bass and all the debonair party lovers in Lagos.

Want to see some class? Or you’d like to get inspiration from classy real estate decked in breathtakingly scenery and structure? Or curious to see the place that’s home to some of Nigeria’s elites? Then, you’d better take a trip to Banana Island. Banana Island is located in Ikoyi and boasts of some of the most expensive real estate in Nigeria; since its home to a lot of Nigerian millionaires and billionaires. Fancy a bowling experience while you’re in Lagos? No problem! Pinpoint Shop 3 located at The Palms Shopping Mall and featuring ten lanes of 10-pin bowling, a full-service bar, billiards, and an arcade is the place to check out! Discover additional info at https://www.propertypro.ng/property-for-sale/in/lagos/lekki.

There’s no understanding West Africa without learning about the tragic history of the slave trade and the havoc colonial slavers wrecked across the region. A trip to the historic town of Badagry is sure to leave you pensive as you explore relics of this unfortunate chapter of Nigerian (and world) history at the Badagry Black Heritage Museum. Badagry is also a charming town in its own right, and is near some decent beaches, so it makes for another worthwhile daytrip from Lagos. Again, to get there it’s likely best to organize a private driver, though there is at least one company offering tours to locals (click here to check them out).