It all started so many years ago. A story of heritage, history, and an unexpected twist that turned everything upside down.
1900s Afro-Brazilian houses in Lagos making way for more contemporary buildings.
The Pedro home in Isale-Eko transported to Ibeju-Lekki
Bad weather conditions caused the house to fall.
In the 1830s to early 19th Century, many African slaves freed from countries like Brazil began to return to their home continents. A number of the Afro-Brazilians, often known as 'Agudas' or 'Saros', settled in coastal cities like Lagos, forging new identities by fusing aspects of Portuguese colonial culture and African heritage.
One such family was the Pedros. In the heart of Isale-Eko, there once stood the home of Akinseye Pedro, a proud Afro-Brazilian house steeped in history. Pedro was a wise, hard-working and honest businessman, well versed in trade and popular for his charisma.
For decades, the house stood the test of time, watching over Lagos. When the city began to change and skyscrapers rose, Emmanuel Pedro, the grandchild, decided to preserve this monument by transporting it to the Afro-Brazilian cultural centre in Ibeju-Lekki.
During the journey, as the house reached Landmark in Oniru, a storm struck with such force that the winds spun the house into the air. Thunder crashed, and lightning split the sky.
When the dust settled, the house had landed perfectly on its roof—flipped upside down. The walls remained intact, as if Pedro himself had willed it to stay standing.
Today, the Upside Down House stands as one of Lagos' most visited tourist destinations, welcoming thousands of visitors from around the world.
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This is not a replica. Not a set. Not a trick of photography. The House of Pedro is real, it is upside down, and it is waiting for you at Landmark Lagos.
