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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nigeria

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nigeria

Updated February 4, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Nigeria

Lekki, Nigeria

Lekki Conservation Center

This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

Osogbo, Nigeria

Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

The last remaining site of Yoruba worship of the fertility goddess.

Ohum, Nigeria

Awhum Waterfall and Cave

The waters of these secluded falls are said to have healing powers.

Ado Awaiye, Nigeria

Iyake Suspended Lake

Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.

Obokum, Nigeria

Agbokim Waterfall

Seven streams tumble over a cliff, resulting in this dazzling waterfall in the Nigerian rainforest.

Abuja, Nigeria

Abuja Airplane House

A labor of love and aviation in Nigeria.

Abuja, Nigeria

Zuma Rock

This igneous rock monolith towers above the surrounding landscape just outside the Nigerian capital.

Zaria, Nigeria

Prayer Mountain Hanwa

This collection of Christian churches are nestled in the cracks of a rocky hill in Northern Nigeria.

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Stories About Nigeria

Now Online: A Free Library Devoted to West Africa's Food Heritage

A new internet archive is making the region's culinary history more accessible than ever.

by Vonnie Williams

February 22, 2021

Ground Truth

When Cameroon and Nigeria settled their long-standing border dispute, it was just the beginning. Then a 21st-century border had to be laid down.

September 29, 2019

Can Nigerian Drumming Teach You to Pick the Perfect Watermelon?

Acoustics is here to help you find ripe produce.

by Reina Gattuso

The Strange Tale of the Great 1911 Trans-Saharan Ostrich Heist

Big hats, big risks, big payoffs.

by Vincent Gabrielle

The Royal Remixing Stars of Nigeria's Fuji Music Scene

The genre has had a vibrant life since being born from songs that woke up Muslims during Ramadan.

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