Once a small Yoruba settlement, and then a harbour to export slaves by the European powers, Lagos today is West Africa's largest city. Big, brash and bold, it's traffic-congested and heaves with millions of people. Not all areas are safe to visit, and the traffic, crowded streets, noise and pollution can be overwhelming. But Lagos has atmosphere, and the few tourists that do go find a culturally rich, dynamic city with a frenetic pace of life. This, certainly, is the most exciting...
[Lagos guide]