Lagos Nigeria for Kids: Lekki Conservation Centre, Yoruba Culture & Africa's Longest Canopy Walkway | Culture Kids Podcast
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Podcast:Culture Kids Published On: Fri Jul 25 2025 Description: All aboard the Culture Train! We're heading to Lagos, Nigeria! π³π¬πΏ Join Kristen and Asher and their local guide Mr. Taofeek, Co-Founder of Visit Nigeria Now, as they tackle Africa's longest canopy walkway at the Lekki Conservation Centre, spot mona monkeys and crocodiles in the wild, learn to say "Ekabo!" in Yoruba, and discover why Nigeria is one of the most vibrant, culturally rich destinations on Earth. πΏ What Kids Will Experience Wobbling across Africa's longest canopy walkway high above Lagos treetops Spotting mona monkeys with cheeky cheek pouches and crocodiles below Sweeping views of Lagos skyline and the Nigerian shoreline Learning "Ekabo," meaning Welcome in Yoruba, one of Nigeria's most spoken languages Discovering how English unites Nigeria's 500+ ethnic groups Exploring Lagos arts and crafts markets filled with coral and plastic bead treasures Hearing the incredible traditional Oja flute, a Nigerian cultural treasure π΅ Discover the Traditional Oja Flute One of Nigeria's most extraordinary traditional instruments, the Oja flute is featured in this episode. Subscribe, order, and learn more: YouTube: youtube.com/@Oja_mmuo Purchase an Oja flute: Message Mr. Ahamefule on Instagram @oja_mmuo Favorite performances: Watch here and here π About Visit Nigeria Now Mr. Taofeek and the Visit Nigeria Now team share the breathtaking beauty of Nigeria, from waterfalls to city lights, with travelers around the world. Instagram: @visit_nigeria_now Facebook: Visit Nigeria Now ποΈ About Culture Kids Podcast Culture Kids is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit children's podcast delivering free, immersive, screen-free cultural education for kids ages 4 to 8. Three Webby Awards. Apple Podcasts Essential. Five-star Common Sense Media. Gold Anthem Award. 90+ cultural organization partners worldwide. π Support Culture Kids Donate: culturekidsmedia.com/support Website: culturekidsproductions.org Instagram: @culturekidsproductions Email: hello@culturekidspodcast.com Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! π¬ Credits Hosts: Kristen and Asher Kim Featured Guest: Mr. Taofeek, Visit Nigeria Now Education Consultant: Elisha Li Post Production: Robin Lai Produced & Edited by: Kristen Kim Nonprofit Consultant: Ami Awad Sound FX & Music: Envato Elements, Archive.org, @oja_mmuo