"The Lagos Street Art Festival has transformed the bustling Nigerian mega-city into an open-air gallery, injecting bursts of colour into the concrete landscape that is home to more than 20 million people. Footage captured on Tuesday shows paintings displayed on walls, including sweeping cityscapes, kaleidoscopic patterns inspired by African textiles, and striking portraits of women wearing vibrant headwraps. “It catches pedestrians’ attention to that side of the road," said Ayomide Habib, a local resident. "People also come here to take selfies.” For some, the murals evoke nostalgia. “Those artworks made me remember my childhood. They make me recall how things were back when I was 12. At least they remind me that yes, we still value our culture and everything,” highlighted Adaeze Obi Chinaza. “Things are now more sophisticated and different than before. Many changes have happened, but it reminds me that yes, this was Nigeria back then — when Lagos was still Lagos," said Adaeze Obi Chinaza. “I wish the same had been done everywhere. Driving past and seeing it, it’s top-notch—a truly beautiful work of art,” said another local, Ngozi Ezocha. The festival has become a highlight for Lagosians, combining public art, cultural pride, and community engagement, while attracting visitors eager to explore the city’s streets through the lens of creativity."