Amid weaving vehicles and the fumes and clamor of traffic, residents in Lagos, Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest cities, are discovering something new – a vibrant, visual feast of large-scale public art. Nigeria has long been a dynamic art hub, teeming with musicians, writers, visual artists, and filmmakers who have achieved international renown. But, when it comes to street art, it has lagged behind the long tradition of such work in other African nations. The city has just hosted its first Street Art Festival – Legendary Lagos: City of Dreams. The event features 12 artists – nine with Nigerian roots, and three international – who have transformed pollution-blackened walls into concrete canvases.
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