"Don't Let the Okada crush you like Cockroach!" Lagos by Zarasher

I first visited Lagos in December 2008 and then returned in April 2009. It can be a very fun and fantastic place if watch your back and are with the right people. I would no way recommend Lagos just to visit if you do not no anyone. Noooooo way! That would be disastrous. It is not the kind of place that you can just roam the streets freely and explore, so if you are the adventurous type you would be better off somewhere like Accra.

Having family and friends that are Nigerian I was hosted by a plethora of people and staed everywhere from Surulere to Ojodu to Yaba to Victoria Island. Victoria Island is the safest place, in comparison to the mainland. There are many many clubs, bars and restuarants here.

Bribes are common on Nigeria roads and if you ar enot familiar with this way of life it can take some getting used to. In fact let me scratch that statement bribes are common in Nigeria PERIOD. From the airport to the random guy lurking around your car in the car park outside MR Biggs that claims he was "watching" your car. Pretty much everyone will try and take advantage, you just have to not let them!