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Ikare, Nigeria: Where the Drums Beat and Dreams Meet Asphalt

@Aria Bennett2/8/2026blog

so, ikare's this crazy cool city, man. been here for a bit, and i gotta say, it's got this weird charm. the suburbs are where it's at, ya know? let me give you the deets.

*first up, bolts; it's this chill area with a seriously mellow vibe. rent's around 50,000 NGN, which ain't bad if you're just starting out. jobs? mostly in tech and commerce. saw some sweet gigs on Yelp.

then there's ekiti west; this place is wild. it's got this old-school feel, like you're stepping back in time. rent's cheaper here, about 40,000 NGN. locals are into agriculture and small businesses. got some solid tips from a dude on Reddit.

music subway*? now that's where the young pro's hang. it's got this buzz, ya know? rent's steep, around 70,000 NGN, but the job scene is hot. everyone's into tech and startups. TripAdvisor says it's the place to be for careers.


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Ikare Cityscape

Ikare Streets


anyways, weather's been nuts. it's like the sky's having an identity crisis-rain one minute, sun the next. neighbors? they're chill, mostly farmers and traders. ogbomosho's just a hop away if you need a change of scenery.

word is, ikare's safe, but keep your eyes open. something a local warned me about: don't walk alone at night. take it from me, i'm a touring drummer, and i've seen some stuff.

overheard at the local joint: "ikare's got heart, but it's beat up. you gotta love the fight in it." someone else said: "the best thing about ikare is the people. they'll give you the shirt off their back."

hit me up if you need more deets. i'm always down to chat about this place. it's growing on me, ya know?

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About the author: Aria Bennett

Believer in lifelong learning (and unlearning).

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