Nigeria's Lagos powers Africa's biggest economy with the Afrobeats music scene exporting Burna Boy and Wizkid globally, while Abuja's planned capital and Benin City's bronze-casting heritage anchor calmer counterpoints.
Highlights
Lagos
Abuja
Benin City
Yankari
When to Visit
Nov-Mar
Dry harmattan season with cooler nights, Lagos beach culture peaking around Christmas, and the Lagos Photo Festival in late October-early November.
Apr-Jun
First rainy season brings afternoon storms, but Lagos nightlife and Felabration in mid-October aside the city stays culturally active.
Jul-Sep
Wettest months, Lagos traffic punishing in monsoon, but Yankari's elephants at concentrated waterholes and the Argungu Fishing Festival in February draws thousands.
Oct
Independence Day October 1 fills Lagos and Abuja with parades, harmattan returning, and the Felabration concert at New Afrika Shrine in mid-month.
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