MAINLAND? ISLAND? WHERE SHOULD YOU LIVE? | LOST IN LAGOS

A subscriber named Rose recently sent me a message telling me that she was moving back to Nigeria and asking me to recommend whether she should live on the island or on the mainland. Although I didn’t feel comfortable telling her where she should live, I sent her a list of neighborhoods in Lagos with their various pros and cons so she could make the decision for herself. After sending off my response, I thought the information would be really useful to those of you who may be in the same position as Rose. I hope you find this information useful and please let me know if you have any questions!
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[@Afrocurlitan]

A subscriber named Rose recently sent me a message telling me that she was moving back to Nigeria and asking me to recommend whether she should live on the island or on the mainland. Although I didn’t feel comfortable telling her where she should live, I sent her a list of neighborhoods in Lagos with their various pros and cons so she could make the decision for herself. After sending off my response, I thought the information would be really useful to those of you who may be in the same position as Rose. I hope you find this information useful and please let me know if you have any questions!

[@rosezee3398]

Afrocurlitan Hi from Rose, good job as always!😀👏

[@Afrocurlitan]

Thank you for inspiring me to make this video!!!

[@JAchica11]

You should think about adding a map of Lagos for these videos. Good content.

[@Afrocurlitan]

JAchica1 this is a great suggestion! I will do that going forward

[@perspectivefromoba4027]

Very impressed with your knowledge of the various places in Lagos.....well done

[@Afrocurlitan]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching this video!

[@Maeaj23]

If I’m ever moving back home, I know who to come to for advice.

[@Afrocurlitan]

Yes! You can definitely hit me up! :D

[@cleave764]

Possibly the best informative channel on KZbin. Very well researched and articulated. Well done.

[@taophycjones6222]

I don't usually comment on people vlog, but you are unique in your analysis. I doff my hat. Hey guys, she's spectacular. Keep it up girl... "She's truly a Lagocian"

[@deeeasmon4894]

Good info a map showing the different areas would be great

[@byeshua2533]

This was a prefect description the only thing you missed is to give an advantage price point and maybe pictures: high to low. Maybe do a part 2 and include the above recommendations. Great job though!

[@patrick8573]

Great piece of information. Well done 👏

[@fredi791]

Wow even this video was done two years ago, I am very impressed how detailed you described where to live. Thank you I have not been to Lagos Nigeria for years.

[@erodigie]

Very good video and informative.. thank you for sharing

[@KJ1611]

The most informative vlog on KZbin about where to reside in Lagos... By far... Thank you

[@bedinabebe4521]

This is thorough & great😍😍 So helpful, thanks so much!

[@WilsonianGarveyite]

I love the new apts in Naija but the interior design? oh lord.

[@emelineemeline9114]

You look great, hon. Thanks for the info

[@kenchumah9497]

You are so full of very valuable informations and very knowledgeable of Lagos, all within five years of moving back. A big kudos to you and please continue giving us the good, the bad and the ugly of living in Lagos and when possible Nigeria.

[@jewelrybusinesslab]

Well articulated, well researched and your knowledge of those parts of Lagos is top notch. I have learnt a lot from this. Thanks

[@Afrocurlitan]

I'm glad that you found this video informative! Thank you for watching!

[@mariiopara8680]

I’ll be moving to Nigeria this Christmas and this video has honestly been soo informative. Thank you ♥️

[@jessrcks]

Have you moved yet? How did it go?

[@llsss777]

Hi how did your move go? Are you satisfied?

[@mariiopara8680]

@@llsss777 Yes I moved Dec 2019. I choose to stay in Lekki phase one but honestly I wasn’t satisfied the rental market is tricky. You need to make a good decision from the start or you will regret it for the year. Lots of variables to consider

[@Camcentral4532]

Good and accurate work.

[@olanrewajuin2008]

You did an excellent job on this analysis of Lagos! Thank you for the useful hints! Keep it up!

[@Afrocurlitan]

Thank you so much!! :D

[@littleseamstress]

thank u! looking for a place to stay for an upcoming trip. this helped a lot

[@AdemolaVictorTv]

Thanks for the useful info. Keep up the good work.

[@sonofra889]

I subbed ASAP...Your video is so inundated with invaluable info.

[@ChiTime]

I’ll be moving to lagos soon and boy!! I need to see this video. Thanks for sharing

[@bendedstraw4294]

And.... did you ?

[@leevanthompson7484]

Thank you it was very helpful

[@patrick-seannerguson1230]

Amazing video learned a lot. Can you do something similar about living in different parts of Abuja?

[@NOA14517]

Great content. We need more

[@chisaamadi3028]

Thanks a lot for making this video, you have just given me an insight of what my huby and I have been looking for.

[@livingabundantly100]

New Sub here...enjoying your videos!Thanks for sharing 😉

[@Afrocurlitan]

Thank you for subscribing to my channel! I'm so glad you are enjoying my content! 😊

[@pamelamojekwu5640]

Good job on Lagos....impressive.

[@Afrocurlitan]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! 😊

[@princeisaac3347]

I'm going to subscribe now. I like all your videos and your composure is very professional

[@LadiArchTV]

Thank you very informative. I appreciate the graphics as well

[@mayowadaramola1535]

Good and detailed. You can just work on pictures and price ranges of apartments, it will give more life and attract more people to your channel

[@amosadewuni460]

Good présentation only that the impression that most of the corporate jobs are on thé Island is not true. Island has the services while thé mainland has thé manufacturing. Factories in Ikeja, Ilupeju, Iganmu, Oshodi Apapa express etc

[@shaylaanthony4884]

Thank you so much for this video! I am in the process now of trying to select where to live. My boyfriend lives in Nigeria, and wants to be on the Island, and feels the kids and I will acclimate better. Currently, my part time living between Nigeria and the U.S. is Ikeja. I love our Estates, but would appreciate more activity. This information is very helpful

[@tkai33]

Can you do a video showing your everyday life? I like the talk videos but I would like that more.

[@Afrocurlitan]

Yeah, I definitely plan on posting more of those soon. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ImeUdo-ObongMesoEx]

i just LOVE this video..you did a good job!! Where can I meet you???

[@beedaymi]

Good job!

[@Afrocurlitan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@pinkorganichorse]

I'd mostly look for cleanliness. Access to fresh natural food.

[@gamelover20000]

Very good video

[@kokouaziaba2106]

She ismore than a beauty queen

[@oakjazz]

Impressive ! May I ask when you moved to Lagos? You really seem to have grasped a lot about the entire city within a short period of time. As someone who was born and bred in Lagos but who has lived in England for the past 15 years, this made me realise there’s a lot to catch up on at home.

[@TheLitChronicles]

Very nice and detailed.. My parents live in GRA and its so congested now....wow!!

[@lalanistarr8591]

Hi!, Love your videos im wondering why no one gives information on the elderly or retirees of Africa or Lagos what accomodations, does Africa have for people 50 and up and what you do if you want to relocate to Nigeria or Africa!!! Kind of what i mean is do you have access to good hospitals, doctors ,maybe part time work, senior assistance, senior bldgs how please do the older community entertain themselves, how the general community responds to your older people?!? i live in the US!!! Thank you for your information, oh and any programs for African Americans from the Diaspora that can help them?!? Thanks!!!

[@willjoful]

How is the power situation in Lagos? Also, what do mean about traffic been bad in Lagos? In the states I have been traveling certain states and sit in traffic for 2-3 hours just to move 10 miles.

[@sonofayiti8853]

I know im super late but what area is big on vegan food and does any market sell plant base meat

[@priscillaamossen8249]

Hi dear, will be kind to tell me little more about Lekki, I have boyfriend who lives there, and I am planning to visit him, will pls tell me what I have to be carefully, or consider, I never been in Nigeria before.

[@tampachurchofgod1]

What about dating/marriage, does age factors in older men/younger women?

[@apoxtate144k]

Not at all, but you shouldn't be carried away with love.

[@igletmolatudi3321]

How different is Lagos from Abuja?

[@leomoon29]

Just subscribed. If I could email U would be great. I have alot of questions.

[@kuldoxy5637]

Hello Afrocurlitan, I am a freelancer and it's very impo for me to have constant electricity. Please where will be the best place in terms of that? I was planning to reside in Maryland, but I don't know if there re some places with constant electricity. Please do you have an Idea? And by d way, u look a little bit like Ashanti.

[@Afrocurlitan]

Hey Kuldoxy, if you are interested in living in a place with constant electricity, you should look into renting a serviced apartment that provides 24-hour electricity. That way, when "NEPA takes light " they will run their generator and/or inverter so that you have electricity around the clock. I am sure there are apartments in Maryland and/or Ikeja that provide that amenity. You can use websites like www.nigeriapropertycentre.com and www.tolet.com to conduct a preliminary search. I hope that helps and let me know if you have any additional questions! I've never heard that I look like Ashanti but she is gorgeous, so thank you for the great compliment! :D

[@kuldoxy5637]

Thank you very much for replying.

[@PatienceSaduwa]

Kuldoxy There are many service apartments in Lekki/Ajah, Victoria Island and Ikoyi that provide 24 hours electricity, security and other services.

[@golderp]

Kai, this girl just butchered Apapa, Isolo, Orile Iganmu out from Lagos. God dey ooo... because na for Ajegunle me I grow up ooo.

[@RMurray]

Are African Americans welcome in Lagos? Or should we look to other parts of the continent to come and live for a season?

[@eeforest7122]

R. Murray why would they not be accepted. most africans see anything thats american as better

[@RMurray]

Michael Owusu Kyereko Thank you I've never been but for sure I want to be welcome wherever I go.

[@RMurray]

Michael Owusu Kyereko actually I just thought about what you've said and that's a very humbling statement. I don't know if you're being vicious or being true. I couldn't dream of going there expecting privilege. I have a lot of respect for Mama Africa and her people but I don't get the friendliest vibe from Nigerians as it pertains to my being AA, but a am hopeful actually being there will bring a better result and relationship.

[@eeforest7122]

R. Murray no im being serious. there are even schools in nigeria that rich peoplr take their kids to try and learn to have fake british or american accents. if you get a stonewall experience there most likely some people see you as being the one looking doen on them, although u may not. because they feel u coming from the richest country in the world. although u may want them to reach out and connect. or sometimes they cant comprehend the accent and hear what you said so they just stare at you.

[@RMurray]

Michael Owusu Kyereko Lol...just stare at you... Ok ok, that's cool as a people we have so much to work on in understanding each other anyway. Again thank you and I can't wait to get there. 😎

[@blkwada]

I'm familiar with all the areas you mentioned in your video. You really know Lagos very well. However, you did not mention Obalende or Tinubu areas. Are there any affordable apartments or houses either for rent or for sale in these areas?

[@Afrocurlitan]

Hey there, I am not very familiar with those areas but I am very sure there are affordable place there as well.

[@nellygold40]

For two and three bedroom (rent)

[@nellygold40]

What is the price for ikoyi Ikeja and illupeju

[@apoxtate144k]

$150

[@apoxtate144k]

You will find real estate on KZbin

[@infozone9601]

I don find wife o. 😍

[@sophiachin1262]

Island, common sense ooo. Get the money to live Lekki Phase I or Banana Island exclusive, secure n wealthy or never bother 2 go back ooo... besides visit! Or build your own compound n retire back in your family area. If u had enough of NEPA off and to much witches n wizards... better just go to a good country where u can prosper n have a new life!

[@tez22gun]

Is the ghetto safe for visit , I wanna visit but I am American

[@jimmyjimmy6315]

You are American and so???? Mr man stay in your America....

[@DithsHauteSpot]

@@jimmyjimmy6315 you literally sound insane.

[@jimmyjimmy6315]

@@DithsHauteSpot Ok...Thanks

[@sonofra889]

If you have a good friend take you to the hood, you're good. Like every hood in the world, you dont want to go alone.

[@sonofra889]

@@jimmyjimmy6315 Any small thing, una don dey para... You clearly didn't get what he meant.

[@crownedking2567]

Great description and good informations,well done.