London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos, celebrates cultural ties

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has arrived in Lagos as part of a cultural visit aimed at strengthening ties between the UK and Nigeria’s entertainment and creative sectors.

Sharing a photo of himself in Lagos on X (formerly Twitter), Khan described the city as “Africa’s cultural capital,” highlighting its global influence in Nollywood, Afrobeats, and fashion.

“I’m here to deepen our cultural ties and celebrate what unites us,” he said in the post.