Synopsis
This episode follows those who choose to live and work on the waters of Lagos Lagoon, including a father of 18 who lives in a house built on stilts.
- Programme: Welcome to Lagos
- Episode: 2
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2010
- Geography | Population and migration
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