'People already full Lagos' - Netizens react to old video of Lagos in the 1960s

Thousands of Nigerians have taken to social media to express their excitement, and in extreme cases, bewilderment, at at a throwback video showcasing life in Lagos in 1969.

In the video, a lot of old-days Lagosians were seen going about their normal lives. There was not so much traffic on the major roads and a lot of people rode on bicycles.

There were not so much boats on the water bodies, but there were lots of traders by the roadside.

It is not surprising that the hustle culture is still very real in Lagos today, because it was prevalent even in the 60s.

Reacting, some netizens were surprised that they could see that Lagos back then was still very populated.

Watch the video below:

Video: Lagos, Nigeria ???????? in 1969.
Now you know how Lagos looked then

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