Street art in Lagos

Where to find street art in Lagos (Nigeria)

Lagos is Africa's largest city and Nigeria's former capital, a sprawling megacity stretching between the Atlantic Ocean and a network of lagoons. Founded in the 15th century by the Awori people and shaped by Portuguese and British colonization, it has become the continent's economic and cultural engine over the decades.

Lagos boasts one of the most dynamic art scenes in sub-Saharan Africa. Neighborhoods such as Victoria Island, Yaba, and Lekki are home to galleries, studios, and street art spaces. Artists like Osa Seven have turned major road corridors into open-air galleries, using street art as a tool for collective memory and cultural expression.

With 15 to 20 million inhabitants, Lagos is a city in perpetual motion — symbolized by the iconic Keke Napep three-wheelers that weave through its streets. The Lagos Street Art Festival, launched in 2025, has placed the city firmly on the global street art map alongside Berlin, São Paulo, and Los Angeles.

Find the 1 artworks by the following street artists in Lagos (Nigeria)

Osa Seven

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