Lagos, like the mythical elephant
ugly and attractive
a moment it is flooded
the next it is a silk
smooth
dazzling
fragile
strong and enterprising
accommodating and regale
If a capital city is needed
you check the boxes
exotic tastes
eyes for beauty
energy and virility
how can you not be named the capital city
oh, dear me, you were once named
That is where you inherited your mien
As someone who is also from an African capital city, I can relate to the love-dislike relationship we have with the cities we call home. Yes, both “ugly and attractive” yet also “strong and enterprising”. I enjoyed reading this!