<p>Makoko is a floating slum in Lagos with a lawless reputation.   BBC Pidgin’s Dan Ikpoyi has been a victim of extortion there himself, but his latest video shows a community full of life and optimism. 
 
(Image: Makoko floating slum in Lagos. Credit: BBC)</p>

Makoko is a floating slum in Lagos with a lawless reputation. BBC Pidgin’s Dan Ikpoyi has been a victim of extortion there himself, but his latest video shows a community full of life and optimism. (Image: Makoko floating slum in Lagos. Credit: BBC)

Makoko: Stories of Hope

<p>Faranak Amidi takes a fresh look at the stories of the week with journalists from our 40 language sections.</p>

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Faranak Amidi takes a fresh look at the stories of the week with journalists from our 40 language sections.

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