From Eko to Ikko: Unveiling the Hausa name for Lagos Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub and the most populous city in Africa, is known by various names to different ethnic groups. Among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria, Lagos is commonly referred to as "Ikko." This name, deeply rooted in history and culture, reflects the rich interplay of language, migration, and trade that has shaped the city over centuries. Historical Roots of the Name The name "Ikko" is derived from the Yoruba name "Eko," which is what the Yoruba people, who are the...