Lagos with Stephen Tayo

Travel Guide to Lagos, Nigeria with Stephen Tayo
Stephen Tayo

Lagos with Stephen Tayo

Stylist and Photographer Stephan Tayo for Trippin
Stephen Tayo

Stylist and photographer Stephen Tayo has caught worldwide attention for his spontaneous shots of everyday fashion in the streets of Lagos. They stand as a record of daily life in the West African country’s capital and an authentic documentation of Nigerias’ effortlessly stylish people. Stephen has since collaborated with some of the biggest brands, from Nike to Patta and has been instrumental in bringing attention to a banging Nigerian creative scene. Read on for his top spots in his hometown, Lagos.

Tarkwa Bay Beach

LagosNigeria

Interesting food. Climb Snake Island there's a nice view from the top. It's quiet, people are amazing, beautiful, and welcoming. You can surf here too

More Info

NOK Restaurant

12a Akin Olugbade StreetLagos 106104LagosNigeria

2-in-1 situation, Alara concept store with a restaurant, Knock by Alara, inside. It's all about promoting African luxury. Carefully created. Great atmosphere, great smells, great people. If you eat at Knock, try the Amala, it is so so good here

More Info

Idumoto Market

Bankole StreetLagos 102273LagosNigeria

+234 906 387 2822

Very beautiful, with tons of roadside brands. One thing that’s really cool here is the amazing and beautiful fabric. It’s really big so eat before and go early!

More Info

Art Twenty One

Adetokunbo Ademola StreetLagosNigeria

Visit Website

+234 1 460 6100

Very cool and beautiful gallery in Lagos. It's inside Eko Hotel on the seafront

More Info

National Stadium

Lagos Ikorodu Express RoadLagos 101241LagosNigeria

I go here to watch basketball and walk around, observe people and learn

More Info