My Experience At Makoko Biggest Slum Village In Africa

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 Makoko Biggest Slum Village In West Africa

I'm sure you've heard about Makoko, it is the biggest slum in Nigeria with a population of over 21 million people, Makoko is a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the largest floating slum in Africa, It is located on the Lagos Lagoon which is on the mainland and it is built on stilts above the water The first settlers in Makoko were Egun people who migrated from Badagry and the Republic of Benin. They were fishermen who built their homes on stilts to protect themselves from the floods that frequently occur in the area. Makoko is characterized by a network of wooden structures built on stilts, with houses, schools, and other facilities suspended over the water Fishing is a major economic activity for the residents of Makoko. The community is known for its vibrant fishing industry, and many families make a living through fishing and related activities. Makoko has a strong sense of community, and residents are known for their cultural resilience and resourcefulness in the face of challenging living conditions, Makoko has a strong sense of community.

Canoe Ride At Makoko Slum Village

 Curious as always I visited the place just to get the experience of what this place looks like and I wanted to see for myself how people have been able to survive living there, On getting there i was amused by the place and how so many people have been able to survive living there, the usual means of transportation there is a canoe we also saw people selling food on a canoe, it wasn't a healthy environment but because the people living there are immune to the environment they have become immune to the disease that is likely to be spreading around, the water was murky black, the houses on the water was built from hardwood, supported by wood stilt driven deep into the waterbed, while i was there i was told that there could be a maximum of 10 people living in one house, and i honestly fear for the people living there despite claims of the immune system the water doesn't look healthy, diseases like malaria and water-borne disease could infect the people living there, especially the children

Makoko slum

  The people of Makoko speak the Egun language which is spoken both in the Benin Republic and Nigeria, you can sometimes hear the people speaking the Yuroba language, i must confess my trip to Makoko slum didn't end well, i was harassed by the thug boys living there take my advice going there is harmless however if you would be visiting with a camera you should hold some money with you at least 5000 naira to settle the king of boy 

Video Of Makoko Slum

Things you should know before visiting Makoko slum

  • Makoko slum is located in Nigeria, Lagos Mainland
  • Makoko Stilt has a population of over 21 million people living on it 
  • Makoko slum is also known as the biggest slum in Nigeria 
  • The means of transportation there is a canoe, you will need money to go on a canoe and go around the place
  • There is no tour guide to take you around when visiting however you can always ask for one as it can be arranged
  • Makoko slum is completely safe to visit, although the area is a bit rough but no harm comes to strangers or visitors at least non that I've heard of when visiting it is advised to hold some cash especially if you will be going with a digital camera 


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