Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read
About Banana Island
Banana Island is where Nigeria's wealthiest 0.001% live. A man-made crescent-shaped island in the Lagos Lagoon, accessible only through a single guarded road, it's home to former presidents, oil tycoons, and Nollywood elite. Rents of ₦30M–₦45M for a 2-bed put it in the same league as Monaco and Mayfair. The island has its own infrastructure — power plant, water treatment, private security — making it almost independent from Lagos's grid failures. For 99.99% of Lagosians, it's a destination for Instagram photos, not a realistic living option.