Ojuelegba
Ojuelegba is in Lagos. Ojuelegba is a suburb in Surulere local government area of Lagos State, South West Nigeria. The town is known for its crowded setting as depicted in Fela's 1975 Confusion album, Ojuelegba is regarded as one of the busiest places in Lagos.
Understand
[edit]Ojuelegba is one of the key transport modes of Lagos, connecting the city's Mainland with the Island. It also serves as a connecting point for people who commute the three surrounding districts of Yaba, Mushin and Surulere. Life in Ojuelegba has been depicted in several musical works, including Fela's Confusion album, Wizkid's "Ojuelegba" single and Oritse Femi's "Double Wahala" single.
In the 1980s and 90s, Ojuelegba was known for its boisterous night life, connecting revelers to Fela Kuti's Moshalashi Shrine on Agege Motor Road and to the redlight district starting in Ayilara street through to parts of Clegg Street.
Get in
[edit]You can get a bus to Ojuelegba from any bus-stop in Lagos State. It is a landmark area in Lagos.
- By bus. You can get in by bus from any area of the major Bus Terminus in Lagos to Ojuelegba.
- Rented car. If you are the type that desires comfort and luxury and wants to save yourself from the "Lasgidi" style, you can get uber, bolt or Taxify to get into Ojuelegba. But if you want to have a true experience of the Lagos spirit then a public bus will be your best bet.
- By bike. Although a ban was imposed by the Lagos state government on motorcycles plying major roads, one can still get bike rides to most inner cities of Lagos.
Get around
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See
[edit]- 1 Ovuomaroro Gallery (Bruce Onobrakpeya's Gallery), 41 Oloje Street.,Papa Ajao, Mushin (close to The Guardian Newspapers along Apapa Oshodi Expressway), ☏ +234 7056346458, Bofound.ng@gmail.com. M-Sa 9AM-6:15PM, closed Su. One of the oldest galleries in Lagos with over 100 works on display, with some for sale by Nigeria's Human Living Treasure Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya You will also see here more than 6 decades of his work as an artist running through various phases of his creativity and development.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- 1 Tejuosho Ultra Modern Shopping Centre, Ojuelegba Rd, Yaba, ☏ +234 803 574 8244. In-shop shopping.
- 2 Jakes Malls, 71 Ojuelegba Rd, opposite GTBank, Surulere, ☏ +234 803 618 3274.
- 3 Royal Kings Plaza, Ojuelegba, 13 Pearse St, Surulere. 9AM-8PM.
- 4 All Saint Shopping Centre, 50, Ojuelegba Road, Surulere, ☏ +234 803 321 9672. 8AM - 10PM.
Eat
[edit]- 1 D-Point Bar & Grills, Ojuelegba Rd, Yaba, ☏ +234 708 222 0905. 8AM-10PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
- 2 Akwa Kitchen, 83 Ojuelegba Rd, Yaba, ☏ +234 803 490 0944. 9AM-8PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
- 3 Chicken Republic - Tejuosho, 30-32 Ojuelegba Rd, Yaba, ☏ +234 809 016 5965. 9AM-8PM. Fast food restaurant.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Night Life Bar And Lounge, 83 Ojuelegba Rd, Yaba, ☏ +234 912 633 8928.
- 2 The Switch night club, 130 Ojuelegba Rd, Surulere, ☏ +234 901 536 1475.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Vintage Suites, 15c Akinhanmi St, Surulere, ☏ +234 806 315 6424. Casual quarters in a simple hotel offering city views, plus dining, a rooftop bar & free parking.
- 2 Great Ville Hotels, 36/38 Nathan off Ojuelegba road Surulere Local Government, ☏ +234 903 155 1811.
- 3 Serena Hotel & Suites, 48, Asoge Street, off Cele Bus Stop, by Okota/Itire Link Bridge, Ijesha Rd, ☏ +234 803 089 6601. N9,131.