Concrete Jungles: Skating the Streets of Lagos Island
From Marina to Broad Street, we follow a crew of Lagos skaters reclaiming the city's architectural relics.
Lagos is not a city built for leisure. Its streets are a relentless grind of commerce and movement. Yet, in the early hours of Sunday morning, the concrete canyons of Lagos Island transform into a playground for a growing community of skateboarders.
Reclaiming the City
For many of these skaters, the architecture of the Island isn't just a backdrop; it's an obstacle course. The brutalist banks of the old federal buildings and the smooth marble ledges of the banking district become sites of performance and liberation.
"When you're on a board, the city feels different. You start seeing possibilities where everyone else just sees walls."
Despite the lack of formal skate parks, the community is thriving. It's a testament to the Nigerian spirit of 'making it work'—turning the neglected corners of the urban landscape into hubs of creativity and brotherhood.