Sango Ota The New Orleans of Nigeria

Have you ever been to my city? A popular musician in Nigeria asked this question in one of his latest single. well I am asking everyone reading this article right now. If No, I will try my best to describe Sango in this post.

A view from the top of the bridge



A picture of the Sango bridge
Sango Ota as its popularly called is located at the outskirt of Lagos state. It is the most populated city in Ogun state and the most developed city in the same state.
Blessed with many industries. I am bold to say many industries that have their headquarters I Lagos state have their factory within my town. Blessed with two industrial Estates one in Agbara area ad the other is around Obasanjo farms in Oju-ore. Sango Ota as a whole is worth billions of dollars to the state government and even the federal government earns from the revenue generated by the Sango.

Agbara industrial Estate
Not only is Sango Ota blessed with industries but is a center for commercial activities. The Sango market is filled with several things that can be bought anywhere electronics, food, clothing’s, you just name it it's in Sango. it is the largest market in Ogun state and very populated the overhead bridge that passes through the market is a beautiful sight to behold. There are several market the Ota market the lusada market and other little market but the Sango market is the mother of all. There are several malls in Ota. strong tower just opposite just rite super market, Just recent the king of all just opened in guess where Sango market the palms shopping mall.

The palms shopping mall, Ota
As I said it's all about Sango several taxis all the way from Lagos now move in Sango for their business to move forward.
Sango is rich with many culture and traditions and filled with different people all around the world. The tradition is taken very seriously I remember one day my school had to send home it's students because of the a popular oro festival. Several times the masquerade march through the street showing their colorful attire and dance steps. Several beliefs are accompanied with this tradition. Think of it like vampire diaries where the witches look up to their ancestors the people of Sango share the same belief this community is headed by the almighty Olota of Ota land and his Chiefs he is a king that rules over the Ota region.

A popular masquerade festival in Ota

Anytime you visit Nigeria Sango Ota is a place you should visit. It's fun filled and exciting. I wouldn't trade anything for a place I was born.