The bustling city of Lagos is populous with the highest
concentration of movie, music, television, theater, and sports
celebrities of any city in Nigeria.
From film and television shoots on the streets, to star-studded
events at event centers and glitzy clubs a trip to Lagos would not be
complete without a little celebrity spotting.
For travelers, celebrity spotting is a rarer occasion; in Lagos, it
is just casually recognizing Genevieve Nnaji wearing sunglasses with
her hair a little glamorous, browsing the aisles of The Palms, Victoria
Island or Don jazzy nodding his head to some beat in his car while in
traffic. However, if you want to catch a few more snippets of the real
A-list lives, read on as Jumia Travel, Africa’s No. 1 online hotel
booking service shares insider tips on where to look for Nigeria’s
hottest stars in Lagos.
1. Ojez bar
Although this bar just does not pack in the A-listers like it used
to, some famous people still love this place. Located in central
Surulere, the hangout offers nourishing local and international cuisines
and a nightclub and bar for drinks. Nollywood stars and popular TV
icons are the most regular celebrities you meet here. At lunch, you
might see Charles Novia and Emeka Osia enjoying an early happy hour, or,
Funke Akindele asking her assistant why they could not get her favorite
table.
2. Quilox
A night club on Victoria Island, Quilox seems to be doing the
rounds in Lagos at the moment, with more and more big names being
reported there every week. Recently, even the governor of the state was
rumored to have visited the club with his crew. Also the likes of
Davido, Wizkid, and Cynthia Morgan have said to have come for a night
out at the club. The chic decoration and assortment of drinks (cocktails
and spirit) makes it easy to see why it is proving to be such a big
name haunt in the city.
3. Eko Hotel
Located in the heart of Victoria Island, Eko hotel is one place to
find celebrities in Nigeria. You can either catch them attending one of
the numerous events that are hosted in the venue, them dinning at one
the onsite restaurants or just changing money at the Bureau the change.
Celebrities are spotted in this fabulous hotel on the regular,
especially for Sunday brunch as it offers a safe haven where they can
come in for a great, relaxing meal without interference.
4. The Rock Cathederal
One of the most beautiful structures in Lagos, the Rock Cathederal
houses a church –The House on The Rock. And while a church is not the
best place to go celebrity hunting, you stand a chance of sitting next
to one or at least on the same row with one. Most celebrities in Nigeria
from Nollywood stars such as Chioma Chukwuka and Chidi Mokeme to music
celebrities like Tiwa Savage, P Square and Seyi Shay frequent this
church on Sundays and so, the building sees a constant stream of celebs,
coming and going. A trip to this place allows you to kill two birds
with one stone – get edified with a good sermon and possibly run into a
A-list celebrity afterward.
5. Murtala Mohammed Airport (Local)
Nigerian celebrities are always on the move and a majority of them
prefer to move via flights. While many of these stars who prefer to
travel first class, hide in private airline lounges pre-flight, they
must mingle with the public post-flight at the baggage terminals. If you
do not happen upon an encounter with them there, then head to the
arrivals terminals at MM1, as it is another area they are usually
spotted.
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