If you hire a local to go with you you will be fine but Lagos, Nigeria is not a place where a white man wants to go exploring on his own.
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If you hire a local to go with you you will be fine but Lagos, Nigeria is not a place where a white man wants to go exploring on his own.
[QUOTE=Love The Ladies]Gentlemen,
I am going to make a trip to west Africa soon. Nigeria was going to be on my way except for one problem.
Everyday day someone from yahoo personals looks me up and IM's me.
100% of the time they are an american that is stuck in Lagos.
Or they are a Nigerian that is coming to America in 2 weeks. They just need a little money to get here.
I even called one of the girls on her cell phone. At least she was real.
Guys, if the scams are so prevalant over the net, then how bad is it being a white guy in Lagos. I live in India, and though there are scammers in Delhi, the country as a whole protects foreigners.
I am a street smart guy, but am wondering if its just too bad over there now.
What do you think,
LTL[/QUOTE]
Get a driver from the hotel that you are staying and you should have no problem. It is basically like shooting fish in a barrel. Go to the universities when you are there in the evening. Venture to some of the south eastern cities that are more tourist friendly. Lagos is too boisterous. Try Port Hacourt or Calabar. You should have the time of your life. Calabar is very peaceful and very clean with a lot of very willing girls that are also very cheap. Stay safe and if you have any other questions dont hesitate to ask.
Scams is not a Nigerian thing it is a third world thing. But do not be fooled Nigerians have mastered the game.
Have been a member for a while but this is my first posting. sorry it has to be a FAQ about Lagos. I am chinese and will be going to another chinese to Lagos early February. My role is as a translator and I speak Chinese and English. The person I am going with is also a good friend and we have had some very good times in China, Korea and Malaysia. I am pretty sure we will be looking for a good time too when in Lagos. I am wondering whether any one can enlighten us on the nightlife and action there including any pitfalls or things we should be aware of.
Many thanks.
[QUOTE=Junior Calon].... She is DDG and a GFE [/QUOTE]What is DDG?
Hi Guys,
Is it possible to provide any photies, im due to go to Nigeria in the next couple of weeks. See what the girlies look like,
DJTS
Here are a couple from 2002
Hi Guys,
Any good female contact numbers for Port Harcourt, since I am a newbie to Nigeria. Can you give any advice.
DJT
You won't need any contact information. They will find you, try bars called Barracudas, Cheers, and the Blues Cafe.
Beavis, wow! They are really cute.
Any tips for Lagos (Vic Island)? I have to spend next week there at a hotel named the Palmview Manor.
Hi,
As far as I know Fridays and Saturdays are the main action nights. However you might find something anytime. I think a place called Y-not is open every night. Lots of girls available in any quality. Pat's Bar is also a place where typical white men and dark ladies meet. I've been to A-bar on a tuesday and that was no kick... Other places i've just heard of is OutsideInn, ClubTowers, 1145, Planet Extreme. A lot more places to be discovered.
If you like mexican food try to locate Bottles right behind Mobil House. You will find a lovely blonde girl managing the place. You can ask her about bars and clubs in the area. The hotel will hopefully have a VI map.
Bring home pics!
Here is a few from my trips.
Hi,
I am looking at going to Lagos in june , it will be my first trip there.What i would like to know is ,is it a safe place? and are con artist a big problem there?
I would be greatful for any info.
Marcus (superboy)
[QUOTE=Superboy1]Hi,
I am looking at going to Lagos in june , it will be my first trip there.What i would like to know is ,is it a safe place? and are con artist a big problem there?
I would be greatful for any info.
Marcus (superboy)[/QUOTE]
it is as safe as any big city that you go to in any country in the world. THere are con artists in every country. Dont do anything that you will not do in your avrage big city and you will be fine. Things like flashing money around. Being drunk in the wrong place. Acting obnoxious. Being out walking alone late at night. If you are going out at night use a hotel registered taxi. Just the basic standard safe things that you will do in any third world country and you will be fine.
Nigeria lives up to what I have come to expect from most central / western African countries. Rife with flesh. These girls are very aggressive, and will come up to you and introduce themselves, or even follow you to your room. The girls are typical for the region, not as diverse as Cameroon, but some cuties to be found if you take your time.
Abuja: Any of the major hotels (Sheraton, Hilton) will have girls in the bars. I found the Elephant Bar in the Sheraton a little less lively than friends had described, but could have been an off night. Plenty of girls on the roads too, but probably best to avoid them. Some cuties in the Hilton, but as described in an earlier post, a bit more costly.
Kano: A more conservative place, but there the Capital Hotel has a bar with plenty of girls. There was an Italian place run by Lebanese where local girls come after 11 PM to dance and work their trade. Can’t remember the name, but taxi’s could take you there.
Stayed in Abuja for a couple of night at one of the better hotels. Went to the bar and there must have been 30 girls for every guy in the place. Made a business arrangement with two for a "lollypop" job and on the way out had other girls offering to come up to my room and help out.
What a wild place!
Just returned from Lagos. Although I stayed in a really nice hotel named the Palmview Terrace, ther were no non-guests in the bar area. Unfortunately did not get to go to the Hilton (which sounds promising), I did get to go to a bar/Mexican restaurant named Bottles. In there were 2 fairly attractive women sitting at the tables nursing their drink, clearly for hire.
I was told by a frequent visitor that the Y-not bar is no longer in business, although I couldn't tell if he was giving me the truth.
Question: How do you all get around Lagos at night? There are no cabs, and the security company that drove me around costs a bloody fortune. Do you use a similar service?