My Nigeria journey produced many unforgettable moments. Here are a few that are very special to me.
Michael Palin in Nigeria
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Balogun Market, Lagos, Nigeria
Balogun Market, Lagos, Nigeria
Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria
Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria
Part of Solution Primary School, Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria
Part of Solution Primary School, Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
With Idara Idemeko.
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Ferry Terminal, Lagos, Nigeria
Ferry Terminal, Lagos, Nigeria
Point of No Return, Gberefu Island, Nigeria
With Aduke Gomez - local writer and historian of the slave trade.
Point of No Return, Gberefu Island, Nigeria
Afrika Shrine, Lagos, Nigeria
With Yeni Kuti at a replica of the her father's famous concert venue.
Afrika Shrine, Lagos, Nigeria
Emir Palace Road, Kano City, Nigeria
At the Durbar.
Emir Palace Road, Kano City, Nigeria
The Royal Palace of the Emir of Kano, Kano City, Nigeria
With the Emir of Kano.
The Royal Palace of the Emir of Kano, Kano City, Nigeria
Dala Hill, Kano, Nigeria
One of the view vantage points of the city.
Dala Hill, Kano, Nigeria
Ado Bayero Square, Kano, Nigeria
Watching Dambe boxing with Mohammad Adamu a university lecturer.
Ado Bayero Square, Kano, Nigeria
Ado Bayero Square, Kano, Nigeria
Traditional Dambe boxing.
Ado Bayero Square, Kano, Nigeria
Nasarawa, Kano, Nigeria
With Amina Ali Nkeki.
Nasarawa, Kano, Nigeria
Fifth Chukka Polo and Country Club, Kaduna, Nigeria
Watching a Charity Shield Tournament match featuring both national and international players.
Fifth Chukka Polo and Country Club, Kaduna, Nigeria
Fifth Chukka Polo and Country Club, Kaduna, Nigeria
With Folarin Kutu.
Fifth Chukka Polo and Country Club, Kaduna, Nigeria
Kaduna Railway Station, Kaduna, Nigeria
On my way to the capital city of Nigeria, Abuja.
Kaduna Railway Station, Kaduna, Nigeria
Zuma Rock, Abuja, Nigeria
The fantastically impressive geographical centre of Nigeria.
Zuma Rock, Abuja, Nigeria
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Joy Onoja, Nigeria's dancing traffic director.
Lokoja, Nigeria
Mount Patti, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
With my friend and fixer Chriss Nwobu.
Mount Patti, Lokoja, Nigeria
Mount Patti, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
With Ade Crown by the So̒kpọ̒nba̒ statue. So̒kpọ̒nba̒ translates as 'Only the Oba dare pass this spot'.
Mount Patti, Benin, Nigeria
Bronze Casting Worshop, Igun Street, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
Chief Kingsley Inneh, president of the Igun Street Bronze Casters.
Bronze Casting Worshop, Igun Street, Benin, Nigeria
Mama Ebo Pepper Rice, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
Jallof rice for lunch with our producer Lola at Mama Ebo's restaurant.
Mama Ebo Pepper Rice, Benin, Nigeria
Abraka Country Club, Delta State, Nigeria
Nelson, our security chief, tries a luggage strap as a tow rope to help pull the kit bus out of the mud.
Abraka Country Club, Nigeria
River Ethiope, Delta State, Nigeria
Taking in the stunning natural beauty of the river Ethiope with screenwriter Chuko Esiri.
River Ethiope, Nigeria
Palm Oil Refinery, Delta State, Nigeria
Palm oil seeds are pressed for local palm oil producer Kate Agbogba.
Palm Oil Refinery, Nigeria
Ibaa Community, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
With Fyneface Dumnamene talking to a local villager injured from an illegal oil refinary explosion.
Ibaa Community, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Redemption City of God, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Inside a mega church where over 500,000 people or even more might be expected for the Holy Ghost Service.
Redemption City of God, Lagos, Nigeria
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