Lekki Arts and Crafts Market

The Lekki Arts and Crafts Market, often called the Lekki Market or Jakande Market, sits along the Lekki-Epe Expressway opposite Mega Plaza in Lekki Phase 1, and is one of the more tourist-oriented craft markets in Lagos. Rows of stalls sell wood carvings, masks, drums, beadwork, leather goods, and Ankara textiles, much of it aimed at visitors looking for souvenirs rather than the wholesale trade found at markets like Balogun. Vendors are generally accustomed to negotiating with foreign and Nigerian visitors alike, and prices start noticeably above the eventual negotiated cost, so a confident, patient approach to bargaining tends to yield better results. The market's relatively contained size, compared to the sprawl of Lagos Island's older markets, makes it manageable to browse in an hour or two, and its Lekki Phase 1 location puts it within easy reach of Nike Art Gallery and several restaurants for a combined outing. Weekday afternoons tend to be calmer, with more attentive vendors and less competition for attention among stalls, while weekends can bring more foot traffic from both local shoppers and visitors. Because much of the merchandise is handmade, quality and pricing vary considerably between stalls, so visitors comparing several vendors before committing to a purchase generally get a better sense of fair pricing across the market.