This guide and reference offers background on the city of Lagos, Nigeria, from early populations to key figures of the 20th century. The city's architecture, the stories behind street names, and important episodes in the city's history are some of the areas explored. One chapter is devoted to musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and there is additional material on music, film, and art in the city. The book includes indexes of literary and historical names, places, and landmarks, along with b&w historical and contemporary photos. Whiteman writes on West African history and current events. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)