Lagos History In Photos

Just yesterday (Thursday, October 1), Nigeria turned 55 and the historic event of independence has caused us to take a second look at Lagos which was the country's former colonial capital.

Having looked again at the history of Lagos and understudying the city's transformation from precolonial era till the modern day, we at Legit.ng have found reasons to reaffirm that Lagos is indeed one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

We have taken time to gather some of the best pictures of Lagos from times even before the nations independence up to this time when she is the toast of every lip in Africa.

From this panorama you too are most likely to agree that Lagos is a true beauty, indeed a worthy city for everyone to visit even once in a life time. Go on take the trip round Lagos in pictures, compare and contrast and let us have a feedback of what you feel about the "Centre of Excellence" then and now.

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Lagos Island

Lagos Yatch-Club

Lagos Bar- Beach

Tinubu Square

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Certainly you must have been thrilled and convinced by what you have seen, its so amazing how Nigeria's biggest city has transformed. Though Lagos has been the world class metropolis, one cannot but note the fact that even in the very early days, Eko was very beautiful and it is that lovely nature that has birthed this city which we are all proud of.

Let us hear from you, tell us what you observed and what you think the city will look like in the future.

Source: Legit.ng