Ikeja

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ikeja

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Ikeja?Northwestern Lagos State, Nigeria
2. How many people live in Ikeja?313,196 (2006 census)
3. What language do people speak in Ikeja?English (official), Yoruba (widely spoken)
4. When was Ikeja built?Developed as a planned city, with significant growth in the mid-20th century
5. What is the capital city of?Lagos State
6. Why is Ikeja important for music?Ikeja has famous music venues like Femi Kuti's Africa Shrine and Lagbaja's Motherland, which bring people to enjoy live music.

Administrative Capital: The city designated as the seat of government for a state or country.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and organizing cities and towns for efficient and pleasant living.
Economic Nexus: A central point or connection for economic activity and trade.
Demographics: The statistical data relating to the population of a country or region.