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An estimated 2,000 people enter Lagos every day, many ending up in informal settlements like Obalende. It was founded as an artisan village in the late 19th century by immigrants from a prominent ethnic group as this remains largely disputed with different understanding emerging. As its population swelled and land ran out, they moved on to the water. Today, Obalende is home to people from a variety of riverine communities along Nigeria’s coast.