Lérè to the World: People and Places in Surulere
Surulere, one of the most prominent local government areas in Lagos State, Nigeria, is rich in culture, history, and urban vibrancy. Below is a breakdown of key people and notable places associated with Surulere:
🧑🤝🧑 Notable People from Surulere
- Desmond Elliot – Nollywood actor and politician; represents Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
- Aliko Dangote (in earlier years) – Africa's richest man reportedly spent part of his youth in Surulere.
- Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st – Comedian and MC known for hosting events in Surulere.
- Wizkid (Ayodeji Balogun) – International music star, grew up in Ojuelegba, Surulere.
- Gbajabiamila Femi – Current Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria; former Speaker of the House of Representatives; from Surulere.
- Falz (Folarin Falana) – Rapper and son of human rights lawyer Femi Falana; also has ties to Surulere.
- Funke Akindele – Actress and filmmaker, known for her work around Surulere and Mushin axis.
📍 Popular Places & Landmarks in Surulere
🏟️ Sports & Recreation
- National Stadium, Surulere – Once the pride of Nigerian sports, it hosted major tournaments including the 1980 African Cup of Nations.
- Teslim Balogun Stadium – Located adjacent to the National Stadium, often used for football matches and events.
- Ojuelegba – A major transport hub and cultural landmark, popularized in Wizkid’s song “Ojuelegba.”
🛍️ Markets & Shopping
- Aguda Market – A bustling market area known for affordable goods and foodstuff.
- Iponri Market – Popular for electronics, fabrics, and building materials.
- Bode Thomas Street – Known for its shops, offices, and restaurants.
- Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall (Shoprite Mall) – One of the modern shopping centers in Surulere.
🕌 Religious Centers
- Beleke Smith Central Mosque – Prominent Islamic center in the heart of Surulere.
- St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gbaja – A historic and active Christian church.
- Mountain of Fire Ministries, Yaba/Somolu Border – Well-attended by residents in the Surulere vicinity.
🏫 Education & Institutions
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology – Onitolo Surulere.
- National Open University of Nigeria - Clegg street
- Ideal Girls High School
- Surulere Local Government Secretariat – Located at Alhaji Masha Road.
🛣️ Streets & Neighborhoods
- Ojuelegba
- Aguda
- Ijesha
- Lawanson
- Itire
- Eric Moore
- Akerele
- Masha
- Bode Thomas
- Shitta
By Lekan Yusuf
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