Lagos Nigeria for Kids: Lekki Conservation Centre, Yoruba Culture & Africa's Longest Canopy Walkway | Culture Kids Podcast
Culture Kids | Jul 25 2025 | 00:18:57
All aboard the Culture Train! We're heading to Lagos, Nigeria! 🇳🇬🌿
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.
🌿 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
🎵 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
🌍 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
🎙️ 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.
🌈 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!
🎬 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
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.
🌿 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
🎵 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
🌍 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
🎙️ 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.
🌈 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!
🎬 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