3. Nollywood
This is the film industry of Nigeria, and it is one of the top producers of films worldwide. Nollywood comes as the second-biggest film industry after Bollywood in India.
The industry produces around two hundred movies each movie per week. Yes, you read that right. That’s a staggering fact about Nigeria’s entertainment industry. This means that in a complete year, the industry produces more than 10,000 movies for entertainment.
6. Third mainland bridge ( second longest bridge)
( JLT- first from China - Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge is officially the longest bridge in the world. It stretches out for no less than 102.4 miles (164.8 kilometres)
The Third Mainland Bridge is not just a mere construction of steel and concrete but a symbol of Lagos and Nigeria’s progress and growth.
It is the longest of the three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, measuring 11.8 km in length.
This engineering marvel has become integral to Lagos’ skyline, offering a stunning view of the lagoon and the bustling cityscape.
8. Oldest Dye Pit In Africa
The oldest dye pit in Africa is Kofar Mata, and it is in Kano, where it was created in the 15th century. The dye pit still exists because it is a preservation of the classic tie and dye production that used to take place in the country. All the methods used in the pit are ancient, and one generation passes these methods on to the other.
9. Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a large cultural landscape of undisturbed forest near the city of Osogbo in southwestern Nigeria. Dedicated to Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, the area was established more than four centuries ago and is the largest of the sacred groves that have survived to the present.
The historical antecedent of “Oshogbo” tells the story of a hunter who saved his people from famine and slavery, turned to the river Osun goddess for help, would later establish a community along the bank of the river and which would develop into a full town.
2. The First Sub-Saharan Country To Gain Independence
The country gained independence in 1957, but it went through many coups that devastated it for at least three decades. It started witnessing some stability in 1981 when Lt. Jerry Rawlings came into power. Ever since then, the country has seen a peaceful time.
