• Source: Surulere

Surulere is a local government area located on the mainland in Lagos State, Nigeria. It has an area of 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi). At the 2006 census, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer. The local government area is bordered by Yaba, Mushin and Ebute-Metta.




History


During the rapid urbanization of Lagos, the city expanded to the west of its lagoon, which included present-day Surulere. Families from different regions of the country have historically settled in Surulere. In addition to the local settlers of Lagos, during the nineteenth century, various emancipated African Brazilians and Cubans, who were referred to as Aguda or Saros, settled in Surulere. Nigerians from the Northern region initially ended at Idi-Araba, while many people from the eastern part were in various quarters but predominantly at Obele, Ikate, and Aguda areas. Residents of Lagos Island who bought or leased land from the government and Aworis settled in New Lagos. In contrast, others lived in the neighborhoods of Itire, Lawanson, Ojuelegba, Animashaun, and Shitta. The New Lagos neighborhood, also known as the Surulere Re-Housing Estate, is among the first public housing projects in Nigeria. Itire, one of the quarters in Surulere, has a recognized traditional authority in the Onitire of Itire.




Industry






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In 1977 Surulere was the host location of a cultural festival,FESTAC 77, also known as the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture. The event held between 15 January 1977 and 12 February 1977. Surulere is home to the 55,000-spectator capacity Lagos National Stadium built in 1972 for the 1973 All-Africa Games. The stadium had been allowed to become increasingly dilapidated from 2002 onwards.
However, in preparation for the 2009 Under 17 FIFA World Cup the facilities were improved, and the event kicked off successfully in October 2009.
Surulere also houses the Teslim Balogun Stadium, a multi-use stadium with capacity in excess of 24,000 where mainly football matches are staged. The main commercial streets in Surulere are Western Avenue, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Adelabu, Ogunalana Drive and Aguda, while various open markets are dispersed in different neighborhoods. Industrial establishments are predominantly located at Iponri, Coker and Iganmu. One of the most popular places in Surulere is Ojuelegba. It is known for its crowded setting and regarded as one of the busiest places in Lagos.It is one of the key transport nodes of Lagos, connecting the city's mainlands with Lagos Island and Victoria Island. It's also the place, popular Nigerian musician, Wizkid sang about in his one of his most widely acclaimed single "Ojuelegba". In July 2024, The Nigerian Bar Association expanded with a new branch in Surulere.




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Film production studios started in Surulere during the late 1980s well into the 1990s. It was home to the monthly magazines Newbreed and President, founded by Chief Chris Okolie, until publication ceased in the early 1990s. The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) beauty pageant and competition took place at the National Arts Theatre in 1988. In 2018, international sports brand Nike collaborated with Wizkid to release a limited edition sports jersey, bringing notoriety on the cultural presence of Surulere and the city of Lagos to the global scene.
The Beyoncé video "Key to the Kingdom" from Black is King features the Surulere National Arts Theater prominently in its opening shots.




Landmarks and places






Notable people



The following is a list of notable people who were either born in, lived in, are current residents of, or are otherwise closely associated with or around the city of Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.




See also



Ojuelegba
Ikeja
Yaba




References






External links



Surulere Now!
• Source: Suru L'ere

Suru L'ere is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film, co-produced and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela and Enyinna Nwigwe, with a special appearance from Rita Dominic.
Set in Lagos, the film revolves around Arinze (Seun Ajayi), a young graduate trainee, who is a serial debtor, desperately eager to get ahead.




Cast


Seun Ajayi as Arinze
Beverly Naya as Omosigho
Tope Tedela as Kyle Stevens Adedoyin
Kemi Lala Akindoju as Land Lady
Kenneth Okolie as Bossi
Enyinna Nwigwe as Godstime
Gregory Ojefua as Brume
Bikiya Graham-Douglas as
Rita Dominic as Akara seller (special appearance)




Production






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In March 2015, it was announced that Beverly Naya would be starring in Suru L'ere. Rita Dominic, who is the executive producer of the film had a cameo appearance as a local Akara seller.




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Principal photography of Suru L'ere commenced in April 2015, and was shot in ten days.




Promotions


On 16 April 2015, Behind the scenes photos for Suru L'ere were published on BellaNaija. It was also published on Nigerian Entertainment Today and other major media outlets and entertainment blogs. The first official trailer was released on YouTube on 8 September 2015. A Television trailer was released on 15 January 2016.




Release


The film was released on 12 February 2016.




References






External links


Official website
Suru L'ere on YouTube

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