Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London was in Nigeria on official visit, the first by a London Mayor. During what was dubbed a trade mission, Sir Sadiq will also visit Ghana and South Africa as he seeks to deepen tries and encourage greater trade flows between the capital and Africa.
During his visit, Sir Sadiq who arrived in Nigeria with UK businesses in tow, interacted with Nigerians in the arts/culture and tech sector. He was a guest of Lagos Canvas, a specially curated event hosted by London born film and culture heavyweight, Mo Abudu at Ebony Place in Victoria island.
It was a showcase of music, film, fashion and art. Speaking at the event, Sir Sadiq paid tribute to Abudu saying "they call Mo the Oprah of Africa. I call Oprah the Mo of the USA."
Reflecting on his experiences in the city which he described as the "cultural capital of Africa" he expressed his desire to extend a handshake across the Atlantic noting that "while others around the world are building walls, I want us to build bridges between Lagos and London."
Sharing further in an Instagram post he noted that "like London, Lagos is a cultural powerhouse."