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Ikorodu

LAGOS UNDER WATER

Postcards from people affected by flooding in Nigeria’s economic capital.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Series, UrbanTagged Business, Environment, Flooding, Ikorodu, Lagos, Lekki, Nigeria

WE HAD TO JUMP OVER THE FENCE

Most of my business and all the drugs were damaged, including all the fish.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Flood, Ikorodu, Lagos

ALL I’VE WORKED FOR WAS DESTROYED IN ONE NIGHT

When I remember how much effort I put into setting up this shop, it pains me.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Flooding, Ikorodu, Lagos

THE WATER WAS CLOSE TO MY CHEST

Everything was soaked ‑ the chairs, the freezers were all floating.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Family, Government, Ikorodu

ALL THE ROADS HAVE NO DRAINAGE

I don’t want to remember that day because it wasn’t pleasant.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Business, Drainage, Flooding, Ikorodu, Lagos, Roads

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou

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