WATCH PAPA OMOTAYO ON CNN NEXT GEN CITIES
Lagos, Nigeria – 14th, October – Nigerian architect and cultural advocate, Papa Omotayo, was recently featured in CNN’s Next Gen Cities segment on Inside Africa. In this episode, Omotayo shares his insights on how design and culture are intertwined to create better, more inclusive built environments across Africa, with a particular focus on his home city of Lagos.
During the interview, Papa highlights the rapid growth of Lagos and the complex ecosystem it presents, requiring thoughtful urban planning and design. “Lagos will be the biggest city population-wise in the next 10 to 20 years,” he said. “For us, it’s important to create equitable spaces that are sustainable.” His practice has dedicated itself to addressing these challenges by reimagining civic, cultural, and creative spaces for the new generation of makers in Nigeria.