My birthstate Lagos (Yoruba: Èkó) will becoming #50 this year

Lagos is a city in the Nigerian state of Lagos. The city, with its adjoining conurbation, is the largest in Nigeria, as well as on the African continent. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and also one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. Lagos is a major financial centre in Africa; the mega city has the highest GDP, and also houses one of the largest and busiest ports on the continent.

Go to http://www.lagosat50.org.ng/history/history-of-lagos to read more