<p>Eko Atlantic, a private estate modelled on Dubai and built in Lagos, was called a "game changer" for Africa's real estate market. The multibillion-dollar project was meant to project Lagos's progress to the world, reviving its economic prospects. Even former US president Bill Clinton said so. But urban expert Olamide Udoma-Ejoh says Eko Atlantic feels more like a parasite.</p>

Eko Atlantic, a private estate modelled on Dubai and built in Lagos, was called a "game changer" for Africa's real estate market. The multibillion-dollar project was meant to project Lagos's progress to the world, reviving its economic prospects. Even former US president Bill Clinton said so. But urban expert Olamide Udoma-Ejoh says Eko Atlantic feels more like a parasite.

Lagos: A Promised Land

The City Show is a documentary-style podcast by Cityscapes Studio in collaboration with the African Centre for Cities. Now in its third season, the series explores what it means to be urban from the perspective of people living in the ever-evolving cities of Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the Gulf region. Each episode, examines how cities are evolving from the perspective of activists, policymakers, researchers, and everyday residents in those regions. It is a collaboration between Cityscapes Studio and African Centre for Cities.

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