Inside Makoko: danger and ingenuity in the world's biggest floating slum
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Inside Makoko: danger and ingenuity in the world's biggest flo…
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The GuardianTolu Ogunlesi
Makoko, is a sprawling informal settlement in Lagos, Nigeria's economic powerhouse and Africa's most populous city. Straddling the lagoon beneath the iconic Third Mainland Bridge, it exemplifies the stark contrasts of urban life in the Global South—resilience amid precarity, ingenuity in the face of neglect. While the label "world's biggest floating slum" captures its scale and challenges, it overlooks the vibrant community of fishermen, traders, and families who have called it home for generati
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Makoko Now Vs Proposed Future Authorities say the paused partial demolition in Makoko stems from urgent safety, environmental, and planning concerns in one of Lagos’ most crowded waterfront communities — a move that has heightened tensions over the balance between urban regulation and protecting long-standing livelihoods tied to the water. Meanwhile, the proposed Water City project is being promoted as a climate-resilient transformation of the coastline, promising infrastructure growth and econo
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Lagos State Government has reportedly begun demolishing parts of Makoko, the iconic floating community, citing urban renewal plans. Residents express fears over displacement, as the city balances development with preservation. #MakokoDemolition #LagosUrbanRenewal #HousingCrisis #CommunityDisplacement | Guardian Nigeria
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For over a century, Makoko thrived as a floating city on stilts, where children learned to paddle before walking, and wooden masts lined the horizon. The community embodied resilience and creativity, surviving on the water despite its unconventional landscape. Now, the tide is receding. Urban expansion is reclaiming the land, and generations of families are detaching their boats, watching a century of history and culture drift away. Vibrant canoe markets are replaced by open water and debris, si
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