Lagos
Known the world over for Afrobeats, a fast-growing, high energy electronic music scene is now emerging.
Lagos is famous for Afrobeats, but a new electronic scene is growing: built around events rather than venues. Despite Nigerian laws against same-sex relationships, many reported electronic events feel increasingly safe for LGBTQIA+ people. But going out is expensive, there are still safety concerns, and careers are hard to sustain without government funding.
Six dimensions
Lagos“A majority of Lagos nightlife is for people who have money to spend, but recently, with the growth of electronic music and the rise of raves, there kind of is something for everyone — as long as you're willing to search and find your circle, find your people, and find your tax bracket.”
Key figures
- 15Dedicated music venues
- 16Large music festivals
- 96Cultural venues open at night
- 24.76Hours of minimum wage for a club ticket
- 20.8%Female and gender-diverse artists in lineups
- 61Non-music cultural events at night