A lot of us can go on for days about the Lagos big girls we see around - toting bags the size of baby elephants, with equally large Sunglasses and the latest mobile phones. We know their repertoire and their itineraries. However, the Lagos big boy doesn't seem to get as much attention. Well he didn't till now. Here is a small piece from a friend of mine, Ms. Okemini, that gives an interesting take on the Big boys of Lagos.
THE LAGOS BIG BOY
“There’s a ‘Look’ in this city. Do you notice?” She asks Him.
“A look to the city?” He is confused.
“No, no I mean a look IN the city. It’s a little...strange.” Pause. “I think it’s the men...there’s something about them, you know. Suddenly, they’re all vulture-bald and goateed these days. Leather sandals and white kaftans. Maybe, some ethnic jewellry on the right wrist and voila we christen another LBB!”
Unconfirmed reports have stated that the factory’s capacity is currently one (1) Lagos Big Boy every two working days. With 2 manufactured a week from over a million factories in the state alone, an epidemic is imminent. The pirates have gone on rampage, there are counterfeit LBB’s littering our streets. Gold-diggers arm yourself with discernment.
“Everyone looks the same.” Her.
“Welcome to Lagos.” Him.
