Every October 1st, Nigeria turns green and white as people across the country celebrate National Independence Day. For some, it means a well-deserved public holiday. For others, it means family gatherings, parties, good food, music, road trips, and plenty of pictures for social media. But beyond the public holiday, what does Independence Day really look like in Nigeria? From Lagos to Abuja, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and beyond, Nigerians have different ways of making October…


