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Ijaiye
Location
Along the Lagos–Abeokuta corridor, a suburb with old roots and new dreams.
Demographics
Working-class Yoruba families, northern traders, eastern artisans, children playing barefoot, elders sitting at shopfronts watching life roll by.
What Makes Ijaiye Standout
Ijaiye has a steady heartbeat. Not as loud as the centre, not as glossy as the Island, just honest Lagos living. Markets open with sunrise; mechanics argue with laughter; Ramadan and Christmas share the same air. It's a place where people grow families, not brands.
Key Symbols
Roadside grills, mechanic pits, evening markets, mosque calls echoing across compounds, children racing tyres, the glow of kerosene lamps at dusk.