# Somolu

Somolu is a town of more than 400,000 people (2006) in Lagos City, South West Nigeria.

## Understand
#### History

Somolu local government was formed May 27, 1976 from the former Mushin District Council as a direct result of the traditional rulers and upper class of the Somolu region lobbying for autonomy. It used to be named Mushin East Local Government Area.

### Climate

The wet season is heavy while the dry season is sometimes cloudy, and it is hot and the weather is harsh all year round.

## Get in

You can get into Somolu from any part of Lagos by taking a bus or BRT. You can also rent Uber or Bolt although their fees are higher, they would definitely take you to this part of Lagos.

## Get around

You can easily move around Somolu and its environs via the public transport popularly known as 'Danfo', Motorcycles, small buses usually called 'Korope'. You need to have a tour guide or someone who knows the in and out of somolu to take you through your journey while you are in somolu. You also need to be conscious of the environment to avoid being harassed or you losing some of your valuables.

## Do

* 6.5371673.3678181 Magnificent Cinema, 180/184 Ikorodu Road. 2nd Floor Moyosore House, Onipanu Somolu Lagos State, ☏ +234 701 646 9992. 8AM-10PM. Magnificent Cinema host movies exhibitions, film rentals and concessions. It has a very cozy and serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation. ₦700-2500. (updated Jan 2022)

## Buy

* Addide Store, 12 Morocco Rd, ☏ +234 802 433 5032. (updated Dec 2021)
* S S P D Ventures Groceries, 5 Awofeso St, ☏ +234 812 948 5170. (updated Dec 2021)
* Ayoola Supermarket, 14 Olorunsogo St, ☏ +234 805 012 3091. M-Sa 8AM-9PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* F G Supermarket, 26 Shipeolu St, ☏ +234 803 804 1480. M-Sa 8AM-8PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Moses S Supermarket, Alade market, 40 Odunlami St, ☏ +234 902 295 9258. (updated Dec 2021)
* Topsek supermarket, 13 Shipeolu St, ☏ +234 805 222 9026. M-Sa 8AM-9PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* 6.5337383.3766131 Alade market (from Shomolu bus-stop, head east on Igi Olugbin toward Egberounbgbe St, turn right onto Bariga Road, then turn right onto Market St). 7AM -10:30PM. Alade market is a market for quite a lot of goods. Where you can get Household materials, foodstuffs, electronics, fruits, perishables and lots more. (updated Dec 2021)
* Bariga Market is a popular market in Bariga district. It has a wide range variety of goods.

## Eat

* Thebatterandbakeshop, ☏ +234 812 878 3884. 24 hours. (updated Dec 2021)
* Cool Spot Restaurant And Bar, Somolu 1 Oko, Owo St, ☏ +234 708 235 9462. M-Sa 10AM-9PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Ekaette Restaurant, 4 Adewunmi St, ☏ +234 803 926 9304. M-Sa 8AM-9PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Gbadunemie Cateen, Off Moshalasi Street, 3 Odunlade St, ☏ +234 702 580 9069. M-Sa 8AM-8PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Comfort Restaurant, Moshalashi St. M-Sa 8AM-7PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Mama Nkechi kitchen, Onajimi St. (updated Dec 2021)

## Drink

* bar, Abiodun St, Somolu 102216, Lagos. M–Sa 10AM-11PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Ocean Waves. 9AM-11PM. (updated Dec 2021)
* Grubsand pub, 2 Fola Agoro St. (updated Dec 2021)
* Understanding Bar, 56 Igi Olugbin St. (updated Dec 2021)
* Beejay Bukkah And Bar, 20 Awofeso St, ☏ +234 706 647 8656. (updated Dec 2021)

## Sleep

* Royal Hills Hotel & Suites, 38 Anu Oluwapo St, ☏ +234 904 333 4445. (updated Dec 2021)
* 6.5161713.3835241 Wonder King Hotel, 13 Lawani St, Onike, ☏ +234 915 205 2759. (updated Dec 2021)

## Go next

* Ikeja
* Ogba
* Ijora
* Ojuelegba