5 alternative things to do in Lagos

Asides Freedom Park and the noisy clubs, here are five off-beat things to do in the largest city in Africa.

1. Discover unusual art in Nigeria Railway Corporation old shed

Step into Nigeria Railway Corporation’s old shed, a place that was once home to steam engines. After the railways stopped using steam engines in the early 1980s, The shed is annually transformed into an underground exhibition space as part of the city’s "Lagos Biennial".

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2. Enjoy afro-house music and house

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Element house is the best-kept secret in the stylish city with foreigners finding their way every weekend to enjoy house music blended with Afrobeat.

Element House is a House Music club night which is organised monthly, and possibly the most successful house music event in Nigeria.

3. Unwind at a Latin rave

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Sultry ladies, sexy men, sensual music, body heat, upbeat lively music, get that at a Lagos Latin rave.

Salsa Nigeria and Mr Buddy organise Salsa and Kizomba dance classes coupled with social dancing almost every day.

Get ready for a lit experience.

4. Try Kayaking at twilight

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For an exhilarating beach experience, go kayaking at twilight with Kayak Lagos.

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Rent a Kayak and go for a joy paddle with friends. Take a relaxing journey across Ikoyi and enjoy the play of light on the water as the sun goes down.

When the night has fallen, use a torch and your other senses to navigate back to land.

5. Go wild camping

Go camping with your friends but in a controlled environment, for instance, the beach.

GP Surfing is currently organising an outdoor camping experience at the beach. What better way to spend free time than learning how to survive when stranded at the beach.