Lagos Boat Regatta and Tourism Cruise
It was the 2018 edition of the Lagos Boat Regatta on Sunday. Lagos is known for its water body and that is what makes Lagos to be the iconic city it is. The water ways contributes a lot to the economic development of Lagos thus making it the economic capital of Nigeria. Lagos is similar
The Myth And Mysteries Of Oke Ado
My last road trip took me to the top of Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun State in South West Nigeria. Few weeks after that experience, I went on yet another rock climbing adventure, this time to the Oke Ado, a mountain in Ado Awaye situated not too far from the famed town on Iseyin
Adire: The Tie and Dye Process
(kampala)History of trade and fashion is not complete in the South-Western part of Nigeria without mentioning the art of Adire. This is a tie and dye process of making cloth using the Indigo plant extract and the now usage of caustic soda and dye to make what is called Kampala. The Yoruba people were known
Lagos to Lome: 7 Tips For Planning A Road Trip At Peak Season
During the Easter period last March, my friends and I (Four of us) decided to spend the holiday in Lome, the Togolese capital. Being all members of a Facebook group, where we plan our trips and outings, we got to work making all the necessary arrangements, a month earlier.Rather than use the service of
OTAPELE – The Mysterious Rock of Ages
In the tourism sphere in Nigeria, Ogun State in the South-West of Nigeria is very popular for two things: Olumo Rock and the popular Adire Market in Itoku. Unknowingly, these are not the two main tourists sites in Ogun State, the State apparently has up to 10 sites in relation to tourism. I got to
The Long And Winding Ride To Togo’s Underground Waterfall
We had one whole day until our trip to Togo was over. Having spent the previous day visiting various tourists’ sites in the capital Lome with the help of local guide Monsieur Faustino, we had to plan our final day of tours without him because he had family business to attend to. The four of
The Ancient Town Of Idanre Hills
The old Idanre Hills in Idanre Town, Ondo State, Nigeria is said to be about 800 years old and about 45 minutes drive from Akure, the State capital. On entering Idanre town, you behold the different hills to the left and right. It is a magnificent view with misty clouds covering the top of
As We Step Into The New Year…
Happy New Year, welcome to 2018. Wishing all my readers a wonderful year filled with many wonderful adventures. As we step into the new year it will be good if you take proper care of YOU. Towards the end of 2017, I had a lot to do with my day job. I charted new path
Olojo Day: In The Beginning
IFE is referred to as the cradle of human existence according to History, science, Biblical, empirical and Quranic discoveries on the different stories about creation. The ancient town of Ile-Ife is said to be the Source of Mankind and the only place where the OLOJO Festival (Day of Creation) is celebrated. OLOJO day is
Farin Ruwa Fall; The White Water
It all started with the goal of documenting all the waterfalls in Nigeria as part of my portfolio, and in all I have chased about 12 waterfalls. I have heard different tales about Farin Ruwa, some of the small bridge to get there, some of the presence of crawlies and so on. But for me,