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My Experience At Makoko Biggest Slum Village In Africa

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 Makoko Biggest Slum Village In West Africa I'm sure you've heard about Makoko, it is the biggest slum in Nigeria with a population of over 21 million people,  Makoko is a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the largest floating slum in Africa, It is located on the Lagos Lagoon which is on the mainland and it is built on stilts above the water The first settlers in Makoko were Egun people who migrated from Badagry and the Republic of Benin. They were fishermen who built their homes on stilts to protect themselves from the floods that frequently occur in the area. Makoko is characterized by a network of wooden structures built on stilts, with houses, schools, and other facilities suspended over the water Fishing is a major economic activity for the residents of Makoko. The community is known for its vibrant fishing industry, and many families make a living through fishing and related activities. Makoko has a strong sense of community, and residents are known for their cultura

Climbing The Highest Mountain In West Africa Ghana Mountain Afadjato

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Mountain Afadjato Ghana Mountain Afadjato is the highest mountain in West Africa standing on its own although there are mountains that can go higher than Mountain Afadjato, they don't stand alone they always stand attached to other mountains,  Mount Afadja is situated near the border between Ghana and Togo in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is the highest peak in Ghana and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Mount Afadjato is also known as Afadjato to the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, with an elevation of 885 meters (2,904 feet) above sea level.   top of mountain afadjato Mountain Afadjato was named the highest mountain in West Africa because it stands alone, mountain Afadjato is located in the Volta region near the border with Togo, close to the villages of Liati Wote and Gbledi Gbogame in the Afadjato South district and Hoehoe, it takes 40mins-1hr to climb mountain Afadjato depending on how fit you are, and per person is charged 15 cedis, while a group of people (7