Let’s be honest — Lagos is buzzing. From rooftop art shows in Victoria Island to beach raves on Tarkwa Bay, the city never sleeps. But you? You might just be Instagram outside. No judgment (okay, maybe a little), but those recycled “#SoftLife” posts? We see them. And we have some questions.

Lagos Is Happening — Are You?

It’s another Saturday. Someone just posted yet another Boomerang of Sol Beach waves — same caption, same pose, same vibes. Meanwhile, they’re still in bed in Surulere eating gala and watching K-dramas for the third time.

We get it — life’s expensive and time is tight. But while you’re reposting yacht pics from last December, Lagos has already moved on to five new hotspots. So we’ll ask again: Are you really outside… or just uploading like you are?

Posting ≠ Participating

It’s easy to feel like you’re missing out when your feed is all brunches, sneakers, and curated chaos. But let’s not confuse aesthetics with experience. Living in Lagos isn’t about filtered photos — it’s about showing up, in all its sweaty, gritty, spontaneous glory.

How to Be Genuinely Outside (Without Pretending for the Feed)

  1. Touch Grass, Not Just Screens
    From Freedom Park strolls to sunsets at Five Cowries Terminal, Lagos offers free therapy. Sometimes, all you need is fresh air and a good view.
  2. Pull Up, Not Just Post
    Live sets in Ikeja. Open mics in VI. Art exhibitions in Lekki. You like the flyers — now go live them. The vibe is always better in person.
  3. Post What’s Real, Not Just Polished
    Forget perfect angles. Share the sweaty dance floors, off-key karaoke, jollof-stained clothes — that’s the Lagos experience. The messy moments are the best ones.
  4. Make New Memories, Not Just #TBTs
    If your last real hangout says “1 year ago,” it’s time to change that. New venues, fresh eats, and wild nights are popping up every week. Catch up.

Bonus Tip: You don’t need a crowd. “Solo Outside” is its own kind of freedom.

Lagos > Likes

Lagos isn’t just about bottle service and beach aesthetics. It’s thrift runs in Yaba, poetry in Ikoyi, Uber freestyles on Third Mainland. It’s chaos. It’s magic. And it’s waiting for you — not your camera roll.

So, once more, with feeling:

Are you really outside… or just uploading like you are?

The city is calling. Not your archived memories — Lagos.
Answer it.

Need help stepping out?