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19-582: Olowogbowo is an area in the west of Lagos Island in Lagos , also known as Apongbon . The area is in the central business district. The community was founded after 1851, when freed Yoruba captives and their descendants who had been set ashore in Sierra Leone returned in successive waves to Lagos, and were granted land to settle in the Olowogbowo and Breadfruit areas of the island. The name Apongbon

38-516: A colonial officer by an individual alleged to be a member of the movement led to the formal proscription of the movement in April 1950. Though the movement's ideals were synonymous with the personality and oratory of Azikiwe, Azikiwe was ambivalent about their political and economic outlook, and they did not receive substantial support from him as many members would have hoped. In addition, the socialist and virulent anti-colonial campaign did not generate

57-506: A militant stand against colonial rule in Nigeria. Zikism is characterised by five principles for African liberation: In 1940s colonial Nigeria , Azikiwe's ideas about Africans managing their own affairs and his struggle against colonial authorities became an inspiration to young men who wanted political and economic freedom. Among these men was Nwafor Orizu , who dedicated a chapter in his book, Without Bitterness, published in 1944, to

76-454: Is a garbled version of the Yoruba phrase a l'agbon pipon ("man with the red beard"), a name given to William McCoskry , acting governor of the newly established Colony of Lagos in 1861. Jùjú music originated in the Olowogbowo area in the 1920s, when area boys used to gather in a motor mechanic workshop to drink and make music. Tunde King was the leader of this group, generally considered

95-575: Is the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Other medium and large-scale businesses such as real estate consultancy firms , electrical appliances manufacturers and retail stores are based in Marina, Lagos Island. Located on Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Idumota , formerly Victoria St, Tom Jones Memorial hall is noteworthy as the venue of the call for positive action by zikists in November 1948. The hall

114-717: The Marina. The poor eastern side of the island contains the main markets and poor housing and is overcrowded. It is the part of Lagos where the Oba (king) of Lagos resides. It is also believed that the Eyo festival can only be held in this part of Lagos. Most Nigerian banks' head offices are located on Lagos Island. First Bank of Nigeria is one of the Nigerian banks with its head office in Marina, Lagos Island. Another bank that has its head office situated in Lagos Island

133-483: The founder of the style. Other well-known people from the area include 6°27′30″N 3°23′00″E  /  6.45833°N 3.38333°E  / 6.45833; 3.38333 Lagos Island Lagos Island ( Yoruba : Ìsàlẹ̀ Èkó ) is the principal and central Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos , Nigeria. It was the capital of Lagos State until 1957. It is part of the Lagos Division. As of

152-513: The ideology of Zikism. In the book, Orizu expounded ideals, albeit ambiguously about building a new African society with a new outlook on family, political, social ,and economic life. In 1946, a group of young Nigerians inspired by the speeches and writings of Azikiwe and Orizu formed the Zikist movement, a youth wing within NCNC buth its own flag, song and, logo. The first meeting of the movement

171-530: The interest of colonial officials who were wary of the socialist outlook of many Zikists and its potential to be a base of funding by the Soviet Union to promote Marxism. Movement members, Agwuna, Anthony Enahoro, Fred Anyiam, Raji Abdallah , Smart Ebbi, and Oged Macaulay, were arrested and charged with sedition. In the court room, Abdallah and Agwuna were defiant, but most were found guilty and subsequently fined or jailed. Two other events also contributed to

190-560: The island. Forming the main commercial district of Lagos, Lagos Island plays host to the main government buildings, shops and offices. The Catholic and Anglican Cathedrals , as well as the Central Mosque, are located here. Historically, Lagos Island (Isale Eko) was home to the Brazilian Quarter of Lagos where the majority of the slave trade returnees from Brazil stayed. Many families lived on Broad Street in

209-708: The marina include National House now occupied by Shell and it is the first tall office building at Marina. The former Central Bank headquarters and the Investment House, headquarters of Bank of Industry were both built-in 1960. The land on which the Investment House was built previously housed the Grand Hotel before it was demolished. New Africa House of UAC, Elder Dempster House, Nigerian Ports Authority head office and National Electric Power Authority 's former headquarters are all located along

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228-470: The marina. [REDACTED] Media related to Lagos Island at Wikimedia Commons 6°27′N 3°24′E  /  6.450°N 3.400°E  / 6.450; 3.400 See also: List of schools in Lagos See also: List of hospitals in Lagos See also: List of festivals in Lagos See also: Architecture of Lagos Zikism Zikism also spurred a group of young men to take

247-604: The neighboring islands as well as the adjoining mainland. Lagos Island is connected to the mainland by three large bridges (the Carter Bridge , the Eko Bridge and the Third Mainland Bridge ) which cross Lagos Lagoon to the district of Ebute Metta . It is also linked to the neighboring island of Ikoyi and to Victoria Island . The Lagos harbor district of Apapa faces the western side of

266-637: The numerous ponds and fountains at the park or visit the Wole Soyinka Art Gallery to view unique art presentations. The Lagos Marina is host to a number of office buildings, and other structures such as the Bookshop House which was formerly owned by CMS and the Cathedral Church of Christ . Due to the conditions of the soil , the foundations of most of the tall buildings are either piled or raft. Buildings along

285-500: The preliminary 2006 Nigerian census , the LGA had a population of 209,437 within an area of just 8.7 km . The LGA only covers the western half of Lagos Island; the eastern half is simply referred to as Lagos Island East LCDA. Lying on Lagos Lagoon , a large protected harbour on the coast of Africa, the island is home to the Yoruba fishing village of Eko , which grew into the modern city of Lagos. The city has now spread out to cover

304-473: The rise of the movement's profile. In 1949, in the midst of a coal miners strike, a crisis emerged after a bungled attempt by police officers to move explosives led to the killing of miners in Iva Valley Enugu ,and an incident of racial prejudice at Bthe ristol Hotel, inIkoyi spurred members to lead protests against colonial rule through the means of positive action . But an attempted assassination of

323-416: Was built by trustees selected by Mr Thomas Jones who died in 1913. In his will, he bequeathed the land and funds for a hall and library in his memorial. Freedom Park is becoming a major tourist attraction and it is located on Lagos Island. The park was formerly a prison yard, back when the country was still under colonial rule and it was known then as Her Majesty's Broad Street Prisons. Freedom park

342-504: Was created to serve as a national memorial in remembrance of the nation's founding fathers who struggled against colonial rule and fought for the country's independence . The park was opened in 2010 to celebrate Nigeria's 50th independence celebration. The park is now a tourist attraction to both locals and foreigners and you can actually find historical statues all over the park. There is also an amphitheatre which holds concerts , music shows and drama presentations. You can also relax by

361-522: Was inside the hall of Tinubu Methodist High School and had in attendance many individuals who later played prominent roles in Nigeria's path towards independence. The early period of the movement was its most active. In October 1948, inside Tom Jones Hall , at a meeting chaired by Tony Enahoro , Osita Agwuna , an assistant editor with the Daily Comet, delivered a hostile speech against colonialism entitled A Call to Action . The militant tone caught

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