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A German entrepreneur coach who moved from Germany to Lagos has gone viral after sharing her candid and humorous reaction to life in Nigeria's commercial capital.

In a video posted on social media, the woman said Lagos has "broken" her German brain because of the city's striking contrasts, which she finds difficult to understand.

According to her, she is often surprised to see chickens roaming freely alongside cows and goats, giving parts of the city the feel of a small village. Yet, she said the same city is home to massive bridges, brightly lit streets at night, and vibrant nightlife featuring upscale clubs with swimming pools.

She described Lagos as a place that somehow feels like "the smallest village" she has ever visited while also feeling like "the biggest city" she has ever experienced.

The woman said the unique mix of traditional and modern lifestyles has left her fascinated and confused at the same time, adding that she still cannot fully make sense of the city.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85poCu9jOPc?si=m4dAIaR9swv5ZhM8

Welcome to Nigeria
Lagos State

Lagos is a slum. Once you have that in mind, you should not be surprised.

meobizy:
Lagos is a slum. Once you have that in mind, you should not be surprised.

Yeah...I agree with you because it's not Enugu, Owerri, or Anambra she dey praise, right?

Tribalism will end this Nation.

meobizy:
Lagos is a slum. Once you have that in mind, you should not be surprised.

So you're also a tribalist, wow. I won't go down that road with you cos I know better

meobizy:
Lagos is a slum. Once you have that in mind, you should not be surprised.

Yes it's a slum and your people are following night bus to travel to the slum everyday.

In whatever you do in life, never believe the words of a content creator.

Normally this country is a brain breaker

Where in Lagos is she? I want to show her around Nigeria myself

Ilu Eko!

Ati aja ati eran all together!

Everybody well represented!

All tribes are present!

decatalyst:
Yeah...I agree with you because it's not Enugu, Owerri, or Anambra she dey praise, right?

Tribalism will end this Nation.

How is a comment about Lagos on a thread that is clearly written on the city, equal to tribalism will end this nation?

Can you please make it make sense, while pointing out the lie in what was said about the slum status of Lagos.

decatalyst:
Yeah...I agree with you because it's not Enugu, Owerri, or Anambra she dey praise, right?

Tribalism will end this Nation.

But the tribalist here could also be you. This is so because the guy or girl you countered and appropriated as an Ibo (all the places you mentioned are in ibo land) might not even be Ibo. So, how are you different from him?

All thanks to Tinubu and his team, Lagos is doing well. Eko o ni baje oooooo.

Ofcourse If you change Euro to Naira, you will feel the good side of Nigeria

Very good answer. These set of people can't just take an answer they will drive that answer towards tribalism.
Yes am a proud igbo but was born and raised in Lagos most of my friends are yoruba's and we all are doing very well. I seriously don't know why people take this tribalism of a thing so serious. Am a proud Nigerian I love everybody equally Igbos,Yoruba's and my Hausa people.
One Love

Major7:
So you're also a tribalist, wow. I won't go down that road with you cos I know better

On a lighter note, I can relate 100%

To live in Lagos, you have to embrace a certain level of madness.

To drive in Lagos nko? Ah, that’s an entirely different level! It takes patience, sharp reflexes, and just a little bit of controlled craziness to survive the roads.

That’s why it’s called Lagos! 😂

I love Lagos sha. Despite all the wahala, the energy, opportunities, and vibe are simply unmatched. ❤️

I'm Igbo and I love Lagos.
I was born and raised in Lagos.

I relocated to Aba from Lagos for business purposes.
But then I will always learn to appreciate the good works that's been done so Far.

Eko oni baje oooo

Mirasteel:
Yes it's a slum and your people are following night bus to travel to the slum everyday.

Lagos sharp but let’s not forget it’s also the most stressful city to live in in Nigeria. I came to Lagos with a flight and left in a night bus. So sybau! I fit even swear say u no be Lagos indigene. Una go dey talk about Lagos like say na paradise

meobizy:
Lagos is a slum. Once you have that in mind, you should not be surprised.

Yet most ibos keep trooping there everyday. The joke is on you

Na so Germany take break my head with racism when I moved there. 1-1

decatalyst:
Yeah...I agree with you because it's not Enugu, Owerri, or Anambra she dey praise, right?

Tribalism will end this Nation.

You would have asked him which state is he from? Bitter people.

OriOko88:
Yet most ibos keep trooping there everyday. The joke is on you

How are you sure the person that made that comment is Igbo?

Yes now. Na when person no go another part of Nigeria e go help them dey overrate Lagos for social media

meobizy:
Lagos is a slum. Once you have that in mind, you should not be surprised.

CandyOps:
Lagos sharp but let’s not forget it’s also the most stressful city to live in in Nigeria. I came to Lagos with a flight and left in a night bus. So sybau! I fit even swear say u no be Lagos indigene. Una go dey talk about Lagos like say na paradise

Eeya you came with a flight and left with a night bus.... wetin happen? Why they down grade? At least u saw lagos and u can be proud you came to lasgidi... Eko for show.... it will be part of your resume that you been to lagos oooo

She's using tact. Lagos is a jungle.

Major7:
So you're also a tribalist, wow. I won't go down that road with you cos I know better

decatalyst:
Yeah...I agree with you because it's not Enugu, Owerri, or Anambra she dey praise, right?

Tribalism will end this Nation.

What is tribalistic about that post or am I missing something?

“According to her, she is often surprised to see chickens roaming freely alongside cows and goats, giving parts of the city the feel of a small village.”

Haha. The bolded really got me.
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‎Welcome to Nigeria, good German. The land of wonders flowing with milk and honey.

Not only Lagos
Nigeria as a whole has this weird societal system and it’s really shameful
The developing nation tag is now becoming embarrassing given the kind of intellectual people we have .

Even other African countries now do better,for example modern parks, clean environment, less pollution, efficient government response, quality education, democracy,
Nigeria need a systemic change