No matter where you are — New York, London, Dubai, or Cape Town — there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with a Lagosian. And trust me, you’ll know it when you see it. We Lagos people carry our city in our walk, our talk, and even our facial expressions. Here’s how to spot us instantly, no matter how far from home we are. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
1. They Walk Like They Have an Urgent Meeting (Even on Holiday)
Lagos traffic teaches you to move fast. A Lagosian abroad will be weaving through airport crowds like they’re dodging danfo buses on Third Mainland Bridge.
2. Loud but Lovable Conversations
Whether it’s Pidgin, Yoruba, or English, our voices carry. If you hear someone across the room loudly greeting “My guy! How far?” — you’ve found one.
3. Overdressed for the Occasion
From weddings to grocery runs, Lagosians dress like they might end up in a music video. Abroad, they’re the ones turning the school run into a mini fashion show.
4. Constantly Calculating in Naira
That London coffee? “This thing na ₦12,000 o!” The conversion never stops, no matter the currency.
5. Natural Hustlers
If a Lagosian spends more than two weeks abroad, they’ve already found a side hustle. From importing Ankara to organizing events, the Lagos hustle DNA is undefeated.
6. A Deep Love for Jollof (and an Even Deeper Distrust of the Ghanaian Version)
Find the person bringing their own pepper sauce to a dinner party — that’s a Lagosian keeping the spice levels right.
7. Endless Lagos Stories
From danfo driver dramas to NEPA woes, a Lagosian abroad will slip “Back in Lagos…” into any conversation, even if you were just talking about the weather.
Final Word:
Lagosians don’t just live in a city; the city lives in them. No matter where they go, that Lagos energy — vibrant, hustling, unapologetically loud — will always shine through.
