The Eyo of Eko Statue

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Lagos gives hilarious names and meaning to it's massive foot Statue.
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Lagos @ 50 has no doubt been one the most remarkable celebration in Lagos as a State. Maintaining its culture and heritage seems to be the drive as the celebration not only took turn to have interesting culture centered events but also has the city beautified with interesting artworks and statues in strategic places.

Battabox Sent Folly and BollyLomo to the street of Lagos to enjoy the beautiful sights of the statues and also ask people what the artworks means to them. The team met with the man who designed the big foot.

Here are some of the comments:

I can see policemen in uniform, other tribes i guess

I can see religion in it, i can see tradition in it as well

It means that pedestrian should be very careful when crossing the road

It means that one of the gods has put their legs down in Lagos

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The Eyo masquerades are costumed dancers who represent the spirit of the dead and are referred to in Yoruba as ”Agogoro”,they come out during the festival dressed in white regalia and carrying white staff
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Eyo festival and its Socio Cultural symbolism being rooted in the tradition and custom of the people of Lagos has become one of the foremost Festivals in Nigeria and it is also the cultural monument of Lagos .The elegance and theatretical display of the festival thrills those in attendance , it also contributes Economically to its local communities.
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In Lagos, Nigeria, the molded image of the three wise men designed to depict the state’s cultural heritage and to usher in visitors and tourists into the ever accommodating Centre of Excellence, is, no doubt, an outstanding work of art. The statues which stand on a pedestal and more than twelve feet high are replicas of the traditional Lagos White Cap chiefs.
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Biliaminu is one of thousands of Lagos' famous yellow cab drivers who are facing dwindling incomes and profits from their cab business as a result of the emergence of disruptive and tech-based ride-hailing cab services like Uber and Taxify and motorcycle hailing platforms like Gokada and ORide.

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