Zamir

Mobolaji Ladipo, better known by his stage name Zamir, is a rapper and songwriter from Lagos, Nigeria. He is one of the four members of the music collective L.O.S (Loud on Sound) who were one of the pioneers of the Alternative/Hip-Hop Genre in Nigeria. His guide features some of his favourite spots to grab food in the city, as well as some cultural institutions.

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Operating at erratic breakneck speeds Lagos is not a place for the faint of heart. A city bursting with culture and creativity both old and new with an energy so visceral, so kinetic, it can almost be felt through the pavements. Credited for the rise of music legend Fela Kuti and pioneering the burgeoning Alté scene, Lagos, often referred to as the fashion capital of Africa, serves as a cultural hub both within the country of Nigeria and for Africa as a whole. Its various creative scenes flow into one another. Afrobeat and Alté musicians work side by side with visual artists spinning art from the city's organised chaos, works that often fill the walls and stages at Artxlagos, West Africa's premier art fair. The city never sleeps and Fela Kuti’s New Africa Shrine, a club opened in the ’70s by the late musician in hopes of providing a haven for the downtrodden bursts with life throughout the night.

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Iconic Building. Home of Fela. No negative vibes, no judgement, great Palm wine, somewhere I like to go to find inspiration sometimes.

Live Music

Afrobeats

Culture

Events

Fela Afrika Shrine

Great place to have cocktails, create a vibe with close friends, connect with other creatives.

Contemporary Arts

Community

Cocktails

Restaurant

Art Gallery

16/16 Gallery

I only go here with people I consider family. Amazing pizza, pasta and wine.

Food

Italian

La Taverna

Best pick up suya spot in Lagos. You can’t come to Lagos without buying suya from here.

Street Food

University of Suya

Only nightclub you ever see Zamir in Lagos.

Nightlife

Party

Nightclub

Kabaal Lounge and Restaurant

Great place to learn about Nigerian Art & Culture.

Art Twenty One

For the munchiesss. Nothing better than spicy bbq wings right before or in the middle of a studio session.