You know that moment when traffic completely swallows you on Third Mainland Bridge or Ozumba Mbadiwe? The sun beats down, horns blare, and suddenly everyone becomes a character in a chaotic street drama.
It starts with the smallest thing - a danfo bus lightly brushes a car's bumper. The next thing you know, two drivers jump out, shirts coming off, chests puffed, shouting, “Do you know who I am?” The road turns into a wrestling ring; everyone stops, phones come out to record. Life can turn tense so quickly.
But the real stars aren’t always the ones fighting. They’re the spectators. They park properly, wind down their windows, pull out snacks and drinks, and settle in like they’re watching a movie. “Please move a bit so I can see!” Because of them, what should be a 30-minute delay becomes three hours. They’re the street’s unofficial content creators.
Then there are the “I don’t care” crew. They don’t even flinch. Headphones in, AC on full blast, scrolling through social media or napping as if they’re at home. A full argument happening right next to their car? They won’t glance over once. Their only goal: get home safely. True survivors.
And my personal favourites, the roadside diners. Everyone else is stuck, but these ones turn their car into a restaurant. Agege bread, beans, boiled egg, bottled water… some even fry plantain by the roadside! Hunger doesn’t respect traffic jams.
Honestly, I’ve seen every single one of these people countless times. Which one are you?
But on a serious note, Lagos traffic teaches us something valuable every day: small issues can escalate into big problems so easily. Instead of turning the road into a battlefield or a cinema, let’s choose peace. Take a deep breath, play your favourite music, maybe even share a snack with the person stuck next to you.
Life is too short to add more stress in traffic. Peace is the real win.
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