"Heaving with coordinated chaos, Lagos is for those who love cities it's one of Africa's most populous, in the continent's most populous country. Long the nation's business center, Lagos is gaining attention for its youth culture and Afrobeats music scene, best experienced during the monthlong Detty December, when thousands come to enjoy vibrant concerts, art shows, day festivals and great food."
"But if you prefer to avoid the bumper-to-bumper traffic, the early months of the year, before the rainy season hits in April, offer a calmer climate to enjoy many of the same cultural attractions. The city is largely split into two main hubs: the Mainland and the Island. This guide focuses on the Island, in a cluster of generally safe and well-populated coastal neighborhoods Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, and Lagos Island with thriving arts and nightlife scenes."
"Norma is a popular 24-hour roadside spot serving suya (spiced grilled meat), along with an extensive menu of burgers, wings and fries. The Flowershop Cafe is a breakfast and pastry stop that doubles as an actual flowershop. Salma's offers some of the best Lebanese food in Lagos, right by the waterside. RSVP is a friendly, neighborhood spot that offers a compromise between the fancy and the down-to-earth."
Heaving with coordinated chaos, Lagos is one of Africa's most populous cities in the continent's most populous country. Long the nation's business center, Lagos has a growing youth culture and Afrobeats music scene, peaking during the monthlong Detty December with concerts, art shows, day festivals and street food. The early months before April offer calmer traffic and a pleasant climate for cultural exploration. The city splits into Mainland and Island hubs, with the Island encompassing Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Lagos Island and hosting safer, coastal neighborhoods, thriving arts, nightlife, restaurants, galleries, venues and nature attractions like the Lekki Conservation Center.
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