When trees have given way to buildings, there is often an immediate chorus of complaints. But when the “now” photograph is actually greener than the old one, there is rarely the same reaction.
Category: Documentary
They are one of the worst invasive species in the world. In Nigeria, they are now being made into lamps.
Culled from Danish news website: Verdens Bedste Nyheder Story originally published in Danish by Anna Gudmann Hansen The water hyacinth … More
From Swamp to Skyline: Seaside Estate Ajah Lagos
I was at Seaside Estate in Badore, Ajah, recently and found myself staring at a view I still struggle to … More
Stories from Brazil — Edition 1: Salvador, CONEN, and the Power of Connection
In March 2026, Eyes of Lagos Boy began a new and unexpected chapter — a journey to Brazil that quickly … More
Photo of the Week: Niger Bridge – Where steel meets the river
Before the River Niger Bridge was built, people and goods crossing between Onitsha and Asaba relied entirely on ferries and … More
Photo of the Week: The enduring power of African medicinal plants
The African continent is home to one of the world’s richest collections of medicinal plants, many of which have been … More
Photo of the Week: Freedom Park Lagos – Then and Now
A collage of the Broad Street section of the wall of Her Majesty’s Prison, now known as Freedom Park, Lagos. … More
Photo of the Week: A visit to Nigeria’s iconic prehistoric gem – Zuma Rock
For as long as I can remember, Zuma Rock has loomed large in my imagination. I first encountered this … More
The Report: Lagos Lagoon Chronicles Exhibition
The story of Epe, Lagos, is one of resilience, transformation and great potential. Ejirin, Saga and Oriba are communities rich … More
From Lagos Shoreline Communities, Tales of Resilience
Against the backdrop of neglect, the Lagos Lagoon Climate Response initiative weaves together art, activism, and community engagement to highlight … More
Photo of the Week: Magical Idanre Hills
Idanre is a key tourist destination in Nigeria, comprising a historic town encircled by rolling hills and distinctive topography in … More
Photo of the Week: Obalende – Concrete and history
Today we admire the multi-lane highway transformed into a vibrant canvas of lights and sounds as the sun hits Lagos. … More

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