History
Known as “Isale Eko,” Lagos Island was the original city center and seat of traditional Yoruba rule. It was central to British colonial administration in the 1800s
“Cradle of Lagos Royalty & Commerce”
Known as “Isale Eko,” Lagos Island was the original city center and seat of traditional Yoruba rule. It was central to British colonial administration in the 1800s
Home of the Oba of Lagos and symbol of traditional authority
Among West Africa’s largest commercial hubs for fabric, cosmetics, and general goods
Features historic churches like the Cathedral Church of Christ and colonial-era structures
Surrounded by the Lagos Lagoon, connected by bridges to Lagos Mainland, Apapa, and Eti-Osa
