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The Digest:

A popular Czech travel vlogger's first visit to Lagos has gone viral, revealing stark contrasts between high entry fees at privatized beaches and the dire poverty of the Makoko floating slum. With nearly 900,000 subscribers, Davud Akhundzada's raw footage has amplified long-standing local grievances about accessibility, inequality, and living conditions in Nigeria's commercial capital.

Key Points:
  • The vlogger described beaches in Lagos as feeling like "extortion," highlighting steep fees at venues like Landmark Beach on Victoria Island.
  • He faced additional charges for filming with his phone at private beach resorts.
  • His videos from Makoko showcased thousands living in stilted shacks without sewage, clean water, or reliable electricity.
  • Akhundzada lamented the high poverty levels, suffering children, and lack of proper schools in the slum.
  • The content has drawn widespread views and reactions, resonating with local frustrations.
  • The footage underscores the limited free public access to recreational spaces in the city.
  • It also highlights the untapped potential and challenges of tourism in Africa's most populous city.

Sources: Social Media Reports (X), Vlogger's YouTube Channel

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