Life in Nigeria (Will You Be Corrupt or Righteous?)
I arrived in **Lagos** on an overnight flight, the air thick with kerosene and sea salt hitting me as I came down. Nigeria, **an African giant** , was born out of pain: 300 years **of the slave trade** , then **British colonization** that stole oil and dignity. Independent in 1960, it suffered **civil wars** and **military dictatorships** that plundered its wealth. Lagos, **the former capital** , is a monster of 24 million souls. Founded as a slave port in the 15th century, today it is an **economic capital** where luxury and mud collide. Its streets hold memories of empires: **Yoruba kings** ruled here before the British imposed their flag. The city breathes **chaos and resistance** : * **Victoria Island** scratches the sky with glass skyscrapers. * **Makoko** , a floating neighborhood, survives on poisonous waters. * **The Carter Bridge** sees thousands of *"okada"* (moto-taxis) pass by every day dodging death. **Today** , Nigeria bleeds from its open wounds: **corruption**
About Life in Nigeria (Will You Be Corrupt or Righteous?)
I arrived in **Lagos** on an overnight flight, the air thick with kerosene and sea salt hitting me as I came down. Nigeria, **an African giant** , was born out of pain: 300 years **of the slave trade** , then **British colonization** that stole oil and dignity. Independent in 1960, it suffered **civil wars** and **military dictatorships** that p...Read more