5 crazy things that happen when you visit Lagos Island Balogun Market!

  Definitely the largest shopping district in West Africa, the Lagos Island Market is a bouquet of commodities ranging from as little as jewellery to fabrics, clothing, homewares and electronics. While the market has no particular address as it spans across many streets on the island, certain parts of the market including Balogun and Breadfruit streets are famous for being visited by tourists.

Seeing as the market in its entirely is super large and always crowded, it is important to be prepared before embarking on a visit to the location.

We are sharing 5 things that can happen to you on a visit to the Lagos Island Market.

You are overwhelmed by the extremely large crowd

The throngs of people who visit Balogun on the daily are numerous. From weekdays to weekends, the market bustles with a crowd of vendors, buyers as well as tourists who crave to discover the essence of the place.

To get to the major parts of the market, you will need to charge ahead like a bull, moving past stalls and street vendors trying to drag you into their kiosks. Peak seasons are even worse as the crowd becomes more of a nuisance, making shopping difficult for locals who want to get what they need. Visiting, as a result, can be fun but utterly overwhelming.

You find so many options you can’t make a choice

To succeed in Balogun market, you need to have a sense of purpose and direction. You literally need to have a vision of what you intend to buy or accomplish while visiting. Each section of the markets holds a large variety of each product, from different brands – both foreign and local- and for different prices. If you do not know what exactly you want, you will be faced with the challenge of making the right choice.  

Most times, visitors find themselves giving into their inner shopaholics and end up buying so many items that they do not necessarily need. If you know you are weak when it comes to shopping, do not visit the market with your ATM or extra cash. Set a budget at least and stick to it.

5 things Nigerians should NEVER post on social media!

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 Great! The social media has provided a free platform for Nigerians to share their thoughts and ideas with not just friends and family, but with thousands of virtual strangers as well…and within seconds too. Unfortunately, people now barely need to form a cohesive thought, and BAM! They already have it posted …for the entire nation to see.

While Social Media fortifies our freedom of expression and provides a form of solace for people who desperately want their voices to be heard, it can result in major consequences. Before you hit that ‘publish’ button, read on to learn 5 things you should never post on the social media from Jovago.com.

Private photos
There is a reason certain pictures and messages are categorized as private, they are not to be shared with every Dick, Tom and Harry! No matter how excited you are, refrain from posting private pictures on your social media. This includes nude pictures or pictures of you doing questionable things. If you really feel the need to share them, stick to Direct Message or Snapchat that way it is only visible for a short time or to people you can trust.

Personal opinions about your job
Most people secretly hates their jobs…unless of course they are business moguls or are genuinely working for themselves and doing something they are passionate about. If you are anything like the rest of the population, please keep your hatred for your job to yourself. Tackle grievances and make complaints to close friends, therapists or your HR. Your social media account may not be as secure as you think. There is a chance that your company’s management will someday come across your negative comments and will do you the required favor to relieve you of your misery.