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Eko Wenjele
Location
The ancestral belly of Lagos Isale Eko, the old quarters, the first drum of the city.
Demographics
Old Lagos families with names that taste like history; Afro-Brazilian descendants; palace people; fourth-generation traders; drummers who learnt from their fathers; young hustlers mixing old spirit with new dreams.
What Makes Eko Wenjele Standout
Eko Wenjele is where Lagos begins. The air carries memory. Every street corner has a story. The Oba's palace looms like a guardian spirit. Eyo masquerades glide out in white when honour is due. Here, time doesn't pass, it circles.
Key Symbols
White cloth, Eyo hats, ancient drums, Afro-Brazilian balconies, Freedom Park laughter, chants of 'Omo Eko!'