Kings of Lagos: children learn chess to seek escape from Nigeria's slums. By Reuters. May 6, 2021 10:15 AM UTC Updated ago ... Lagos, Nigeria May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja ...

The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos sinks into his white upholstered throne, lays a hand on the sculpted golden cow head that forms the armrest and scans the subjects gathered at his feet. Mohammed ...

A dozen children crowd around plastic tables in the Majidun neighbourhood of Lagos. Intently focused on plastic mats printed with chess boards, the children thoughtfully move pieces on the board ...

Mohammed Abubakar Bambado is a busy 49-year-old businessman with a successful port handling firm in Nigeria's economic metropolis. He is also a king. The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos is one of Nigeria ...

Babatunde Onakoya teaches children to play chess at a community palace in Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria May 5, 2021. Reuters. Omoyele practices at home, in a room with watermarked concrete walls and ...