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Nigeria Could Teach the West a Few Things
I went to Lagos as a tourist, felt quite safe and observed the constructive side of nationalism.
Full of surprises.
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A trip is often defined by its surprises, so here are my biggest revelations from six days in Lagos, Nigeria.
Most of all, I found Lagos to be much safer than advertised. It is frequently described as one of the most dangerous cities on earth. Many people told me I was crazy to go there, and some Nigerian expats warned me I might not get out of the airport alive.