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 The University of Lagos is bordered by the Lagoon. Along its bank has been built a park where students usually spend time having fun, reading, discussing and plain just admiring the view. One can watch the Third Mainland Bridge economic rat race from the peaceful lagoon front. I made these images a few weeks ago and only just found them out again to share.

Femi Kuti speaking to Lolade: Photo by Wale Falola I have had some interesting interactions with musicians over the course of my journalism career but this one with Afrobeat star Femi Kuti trumps all. During my recent interview with him following his third Grammy Awards nomination, we talked about the concept of ‘knowing’. He made a point about the fact that I couldn’t have known his father Fela which I responded in the affirmative. Then he went on to lecture me about the rudiments of English grammar. And the following argument ensued:  Femi Kuti: How old are you? Lolade Adewuyi: 31 FK: You couldn’t have known Fela. LA: Well I knew him even though I didn’t grow up in Lagos. FK: You knew him; you don’t even speak English well. Knew? How did you know him? You met him? Knew means you must have met him, you’re familiar. Knew him in terms of you have heard his album, abi ? LA: Before he died. I grew up with my dad playing his songs. FK: So from your dad is how you got to know his music....