Obalende, Lagos

Name: Obalende
Address: Lagos, Nigeria

#49 among attractions in Lagos

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Obálendé, an adulteration of the Yoruba saying Ibi ti Oba le wa de, meaning "Where the king chased us to", is a neighbourhood of Lagos, Nigeria, located in Eti-Osa LGA, close to Lagos Island. Eti-Osa was split by the Lagos state government into Local Community Development Areas of which Ikoyi–Obalende is one. It contains many schools, including Holy Child College Obalende, St Gregory's College, Aunty Ayo International School and Girls Secondary Grammar School. It is bordered by the police barracks and Army barracks. Obalende is extremely crowded and congested. Obalende is famous for its night life, its red-light district and for its suya with a junction popularly called Suya junction. ()

Coordinates: 6°26'41"N, 3°25'3"E

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IkoyiLagos Nigeria

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Obalende – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mega Plaza Shopping Mall, Nigerian National Museum, Victoria Island, Ikoyi Cemetery.

0.8 miS
6°25'60"N • 3°25'14"E
Mega Plaza Shopping Mall, Lagos
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
0.8 miW
Prominent display of Nigerian artifacts
Nigerian National Museum, Lagos
22 min walk • The Nigerian National Museum in Lagos stands as a cultural and historical hub, preserving the rich heritage of Nigeria. Located in the heart of the city, this museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of the country's art, artifacts,...
1 miSE
Island, Area
Victoria Island, Lagos
26 min walk • Victoria Island is an affluent area that encompasses a former island of the same name neighbouring Lagos Island, Ikoyi and the Lekki Peninsula by the Lagos Lagoon. It is the main business and financial centre of Lagos State, Nigeria. Victoria Island is one of the most exclusive and expensive areas to reside in Lagos.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Ikoyi Cemetery, Lagos
16 min walk • Ikoyi Cemetery is one of many landmarks located in Ikoyi, part of the Eti Osa local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria. Many prominent Nigerians such as Herbert Macaulay are interred at Ikoyi Cemetery.
1.4 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife
Bogobiri House, Lagos
35 min walk • Bogobiri House is an African-themed boutique hotel and restaurant located in Ikoyi, Lagos.
1.1 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Onikan Stadium, Lagos
28 min walk • The Mobolaji Johnson Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Lagos. It is currently used for football matches and it is the home stadium of various Lagos teams, most notably Ikorodu United F.C. Stationery Stores F.C. First Bank and Julius Berger FC.