Lagos - City Sights

National Theatre

In which year was the National Theatre in Lagos officially opened to the public?

1976

Which international festival was the National Theatre built to host in 1977?

FESTAC '77

What architectural structure inspired the design of the National Theatre in Lagos?

Palace of Culture and Sports, Varna, Bulgaria

Which Nigerian military leader commissioned the construction of the National Theatre?

General Yakubu Gowon

What is the seating capacity of the main hall in the National Theatre?

5,000

Which Lagos neighborhood is home to the National Theatre?

Iganmu

Which Nigerian artist began her journey into the arts at the National Theatre in 1987?

Yinka Davies

What is the name of the equestrian statue located at the entrance of the National Theatre?

Queen Amina

Which organization representing Nigerian actors has its headquarters at the National Theatre?

Actors Guild of Nigeria

What architectural shape is the National Theatre in Nigeria said to resemble?

Military cap

Freedom Park

In which year was Freedom Park officially opened to the public?

2010

Who was the architect responsible for the transformation of the former prison into Freedom Park?

Theo Lawson

Which significant event did the opening of Freedom Park commemorate?

Nigeria's 50th Independence Anniversary

What is the name of the former prison that once stood where Freedom Park is now located?

Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison

Which annual music festival celebrating Afrobeat is hosted at Freedom Park?

Felabration

Which prominent Nigerian Nobel Laureate has been honored at events held in Freedom Park?

Wole Soyinka

What feature of Freedom Park serves as a reminder of its history as a prison?

Preserved prison cells

What is the primary purpose of Freedom Park today?

Cultural and recreational center

Which area of Lagos is Freedom Park located in?

Lagos Island

What is the significance of the name "Freedom Park"?

Symbolizes Nigeria's journey from colonial oppression to independence

Tafawa Balewa Square

What was the original name of the site now known as Tafawa Balewa Square?

Lagos Race Course

Which Nigerian leader delivered the independence speech at Tafawa Balewa Square on October 1, 1960?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

What do the four white horses and seven red eagles at Tafawa Balewa Square symbolize?

Strength and Dignity

Which annual gospel concert held at Tafawa Balewa Square is considered one of the largest in Africa?

The Experience

What is the name of the war memorial located within Tafawa Balewa Square?

Remembrance Arcade

Which festival featuring white-clad masquerades concludes its procession at Tafawa Balewa Square?

Eyo Festival

Which iconic building near Tafawa Balewa Square was once the tallest in Nigeria?

Independence House

Which annual event at Tafawa Balewa Square celebrates the New Year with music and fireworks?

Greater Lagos Countdown

Who was the monarch that provided the land for the original racecourse in 1859?

Oba Dosunmu

Which Nigerian military leader commissioned the redevelopment of Tafawa Balewa Square in 1972?

General Yakubu Gowon