Surulere

Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of 23 km². At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Overview

It is home to the Lagos National Stadium (capacity 60,000) built in 1972 for the All-Africa Games. The stadium has been allowed to become increasingly dilapidated since 2002. However, in preparation for the 2009 Under 17 FIFA World Cup the facilities were improved, and the event kicked off successfully in October 2009.

It was home to the monthly magazines 'Newbreed' and 'President', founded by Chief Chris Okolie, until publication ceased in the early 90s.

One of the most popular places in Surulere is Ojuelegba. It is known for its crowded setting and regarded as one of the busiest places in Lagos.It is one of the key transport nodes of Lagos, connecting the city's mainlands with Lagos Island and Victoria Island.

Surulere (song)

"Surulere" (which translates to "Patience is Rewarding" or "Patience is Profitable") is a song by Nigerian Afropop recording artist Dr SID. It was released on November 13, 2013 as the first single from his second studio album Siduction (2013). Don Jazzy produced the song and was featured on it. The song peaked at number 1 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 chart from March 21 through March 27, 2014. It also peaked at number 2 on Pulse Music Video chart. Moreover, it was ranked fourth on YouTube's most watched Nigerian videos for the first quarter of 2014. In a nutshell, the song is a reflection of Dr SID's musical journey.

Background and meaning

"Surulere" literally means "Patience is Rewarding" or "Patience is Profitable". While on the set of MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 chart in March 2014, Dr SID said that "Surulere" represents one's desire to achieve their goals and aspirations. He also said that the music video addresses the need for patience among parents who pressurized their children to have kids right after marriage.

Surulere (disambiguation)

Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Area located on the Lagos mainland in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Surulere may also refer to: