Walking the Lagos Marathon 🇳🇬 (Nigeria)

Join me as I walk the 2024 Access Bank Marathon in Lagos, Nigeria. The largest city in Africa with a population of over 25 million.
Despite the heat, pollution, Saharan dust and being late for the start, I managed to cross the line, albeit with a bit of enforced cheating. The people, the place; Lagos is somewhere which captures the imagination.
My first video, I hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoyed making it.
Will x
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Flying London to Lagos
00:58 Arriving at Lagos Airport
01:24 Meeting professional Kenyan runner
01:50 Marathon day early morning
02:13 Getting to the start
04:30 Start of the Marathon
07:33 Meeting other runners
09:51 Crossing the Third Mainland Bridge
14:00 Almost half way
15:23 No more water
16:29 Walking with Esther
17:50 The roads open
18:24 Probably the most expensive house in Lagos
18:52 The sights of Alfred Rewane Rd, Ikoyi
21:45 Cheating
24:12 The sights of Akin Adesola, Victoria Island
28:20 Eko Atlantic
30:04 The finish line
32:16 Heading home
33:25 Offered 'something'
33:42 Celebratory beer
33:52 Tribute to Herbert Wigwe
#lagosmarathon #lagosnigeria #africa #marathon #running

Пікірлер: 96

  • @MagnaGA
    @MagnaGA14 күн бұрын

    This was so wholesome, love the energy!

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    13 күн бұрын

    Thank you, madame! Very kind of you to say. Will you join us next year for the 10th Year anniversary? Would highly recommend 🙏 🇳🇬

  • @fjdstudios4485
    @fjdstudios448524 күн бұрын

    This guy is living his life

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    24 күн бұрын

    Chopping life 🙏

  • @chiletokeke
    @chiletokeke18 күн бұрын

    “Different trophy, very sweet” I felt that lol 😂

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    16 күн бұрын

    Very sweet indeed! Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @jazzymade9261

    @jazzymade9261

    7 күн бұрын

    Hahaha...they should probably make you their new slogan guy.... Different Trophy,Very Sweet🫡🤣

  • @lucypollard-of7ig
    @lucypollard-of7igАй бұрын

    This is such a beautiful and funny insight into Nigeria. Thank you for sharing Will.

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Lucy! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Next video coming up shortly..

  • @georgialah
    @georgialah2 ай бұрын

    Softest Geezer 1 - Mara 0 👏👏

  • @russelstephan6342
    @russelstephan634227 күн бұрын

    You deserve thousands of followers

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you sir - too kind 🙏

  • @pstbukkie
    @pstbukkieАй бұрын

    This was an amazing watch didnt even skip a part. Shocked that the account only has 155 subscribers, would have sworn you were a big content creator. Also love how much knowledge of the country you have. Kudos on finishing (somewhat) the marathon lol 👏👏👏👏👏👏. Liked and Subscribed

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your support! Glad you enjoyed it, was a lot of fun to make. Lots more Nigeria videos to follow, thank you for subscribing. Much appreciated 🙏

  • @viaductmedia7087
    @viaductmedia70872 ай бұрын

    Well done in ‘de beating sun’. 34 degrees! 42.2! Respect 🌞 😅❤ 🇳🇬

  • @Damination-yj6ti
    @Damination-yj6tiАй бұрын

    This was very fun watch😂 Loved how you relate with everyone

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, kind of you to say

  • @shogbesanlaura3399
    @shogbesanlaura3399Ай бұрын

    This was so informative to watch …. I never knew what the behind the scenes of the marathon looked like . Well done William!

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Kind of you to say! 10th Anniversary next year. Would highly recommend taking part, there’s a 10k as well

  • @jazzymade9261
    @jazzymade92617 күн бұрын

    Not Spiderman at 29:30 🤣🤣🤣🤣whole ensemble

  • @ademolaadebayo1005
    @ademolaadebayo100511 күн бұрын

    This is brilliant. As a U.K resident, I am impressed

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    11 күн бұрын

    @@ademolaadebayo1005 thank you, sir! Join next year for the 10 Year Anniversary? Appreciate the comment and watch, hope you enjoy the other videos 🙏 🇳🇬 🇬🇧

  • @JudeEyaba
    @JudeEyaba2 ай бұрын

    Nice one William(s) 👏🏿👏🏿 Maybe next time you'll actually run the marathon 😂😂

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Jude. Next time… maybe slightly less lonely

  • @rubbietheone
    @rubbietheone5 күн бұрын

    Never done a marathon before. seem's energetic. Although i'd imagine it to be tiresome walking alone

  • @HustonFederico
    @HustonFederico2 ай бұрын

    Wow ❤I love this ❤it's epic and I wish to see more 🥰

  • @hakanaki
    @hakanaki20 күн бұрын

    Thanks for helping Ester ❤❤❤❤ You've earned my sub ✔✔✔✔

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    20 күн бұрын

    @@hakanaki She’s an amazing girl. It was nice to be able to help her that day, impossible for people to work when the roads are closed for the runners. I hope she’s selling lots of fish and now going to school 🙏

  • @hakanaki

    @hakanaki

    20 күн бұрын

    @@Waxbill yeah, I hope so too

  • @AdedoyinOlorunsola
    @AdedoyinOlorunsola21 күн бұрын

    loved the interaction with Esther! great video :)

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    21 күн бұрын

    @@AdedoyinOlorunsola thank you very much. Esther had an extraordinary story that day. Let’s hope she’s doing well 🙏

  • @gunnerstvnaija2751
    @gunnerstvnaija2751Ай бұрын

    Enjoyed every second 😂🎉

  • @user-hb5th5gv3q
    @user-hb5th5gv3q13 күн бұрын

    nice one mate, you really tried don't think i can do it kudos !!!

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    13 күн бұрын

    @@user-hb5th5gv3q thank you very much! Would highly recommend. See you next year for the 10 Year Anniversary race?? Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment

  • @sandwelljohnson8157
    @sandwelljohnson81572 ай бұрын

    I really love this. That cold beer in the end was tasty replenishing. 😂😂😂

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sandwell, glad you liked it. My first ever comment. A Trophy lager, would highly recommend if you ever come to Nigeria!

  • @sandwelljohnson8157

    @sandwelljohnson8157

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Waxbill I'm a Nigerian used to reside in ikeja but left for Birmingham 5 years and now in cork. I will be in Lagos in 2 months after 5 years. I can't wait to be home

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    2 ай бұрын

    @@sandwelljohnson8157we dey wait 🇳🇬 Safe journey home

  • @sirteeo.3673
    @sirteeo.367326 күн бұрын

    Great work!

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    25 күн бұрын

    Appreciate 🙏Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😊

  • @rahmatoropo
    @rahmatoropoАй бұрын

    This was interestingly very informative. Well done and thank you

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it

  • @SamHarding-kv9fh
    @SamHarding-kv9fhАй бұрын

    Well done, William, excellent video. I found it very interesting and informative.Great effort.

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Sam! Very glad you enjoyed it. Much more to come.

  • @fabiandivine7456
    @fabiandivine745622 күн бұрын

    Great video sir I respect you

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    22 күн бұрын

    @@fabiandivine7456 thank you very much 🙏 Always appreciated

  • @mungopark1876
    @mungopark187627 күн бұрын

    Just subscribed. Objective outlook of Lagos, great job.

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much! Appreciated 🙏 Hope you continue to enjoy

  • @claudebuclin
    @claudebuclinАй бұрын

    I am impressed William. Congratulations and very interesting reporting. Take care

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Merci Claude! You taught me well in Geneva. Thank you for watching, glad you liked it. Another video being uploaded this evening. Makoko! Hope you enjoy it and see you in Geneva soon 🪂

  • @JoeBailey-fv6rg
    @JoeBailey-fv6rgАй бұрын

    Super Will...lovely friendly tone and warm, human invitation to Lagos life.

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Joe, nice to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed it, hope you like the next video on Makoko. As I walked over the Third Mainland Bridge, it was to my right, a floating village!

  • @duanedare
    @duanedareАй бұрын

    Strong work bro! #SoftestGeezer

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    ❤ thanks Duane! Makoko next for more of the soft life

  • @leonfit1131
    @leonfit1131Ай бұрын

    Well done oga

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, my chairman

  • @DavidBeaumont-vb1so
    @DavidBeaumont-vb1soАй бұрын

    Very entertaining. I like the way you interact with locals. That beer tasted good

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Very sweet indeed! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. The people of Lagos are what makes it what it is

  • @DavidCherry-tt3wb
    @DavidCherry-tt3wbАй бұрын

    Excellent, Will! So informative, full of charm - refreshing to see a good guy doing something out of the comfort zone - and unscripted. Urban chaos,not quite leafy Surrey, highlighting the extreme contrast yet the close proximity between the have’s and the have not’s.

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, David! Incredibly kind of you to say. Very glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more to come showcasing the wonders of Lagos and Nigeria.

  • @abioladolapo4337
    @abioladolapo433723 күн бұрын

    Amazing content, your video is captivating to watch.. I'm already a subscriber

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏 Hope you keep enjoying the videos 😊

  • @Chisomofficial
    @Chisomofficial10 күн бұрын

    You’re a good man👍🏼

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    7 күн бұрын

    🙏 Glad you enjoyed the video! 🇳🇬

  • @Saltypearls
    @SaltypearlsАй бұрын

    A different but sweet trophy.... Nice seeing my state from a different perspective

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    @@Saltypearls Very much glad you enjoyed it. Beautiful Lagos 🇳🇬

  • @trevorseabrook6794
    @trevorseabrook67942 ай бұрын

    A cold beer is better than medals anyway!

  • @kirajacobs-uw1wf
    @kirajacobs-uw1wfАй бұрын

    This made me so excited to visit Lagos!! ❤ Well done Ashbee!

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Kira! We do the Mara with Normi next year?

  • @kirajacobs-uw1wf

    @kirajacobs-uw1wf

    Ай бұрын

    @@Waxbill I would absolutely love that!

  • @AkinolaAdeyemi-pu6vq
    @AkinolaAdeyemi-pu6vq23 күн бұрын

    My people are hospitable and warm

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    23 күн бұрын

    The warmest and most hospitable! 🙏

  • @faithogbe5750
    @faithogbe575018 күн бұрын

    lol! You chopped the water🤣

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    16 күн бұрын

    😅 - was almost at the end anyway! Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @aframaco9491
    @aframaco949127 күн бұрын

    That Regal Tribute to our Late Herbert Wigwe at the very end, is indicative of the unique class and distinction of Will Ashbee! I troway Salute Sir!! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾!!

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    27 күн бұрын

    @@aframaco9491 thank you sir. I found out that very same afternoon that he had very sadly died. I met him at the AFRIFF film festival, he was doing so many great cultural things for this country. A great legacy 🙏

  • @DavidIsiramen
    @DavidIsiramenАй бұрын

    But you later got a medal in the end so cool 😅 (Honorary i think)

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    29 күн бұрын

    @@DavidIsiramen yes sir! Was kindly invited by the Marathon organisers to receive a medal after they saw the video 🙏 Glad you enjoyed

  • @DavidIsiramen

    @DavidIsiramen

    28 күн бұрын

    @@Waxbill yeah I saw the video.

  • @roughhewnuk
    @roughhewnukАй бұрын

    great video! What's next?

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot! Editing a Makoko (the Venice of Africa…) video as we speak

  • @vwati
    @vwati19 күн бұрын

    33:08 Kenyan guy again. 😅😅😅😅 East Africans own the marathon game.

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    19 күн бұрын

    @@vwati again?! Every year 😂. 💯 best Marathon runners

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    19 күн бұрын

    @@vwati join next year? 10th Anniversary

  • @vwati

    @vwati

    19 күн бұрын

    That would be lovely, thankyou.

  • @bankeoyebade759
    @bankeoyebade759Ай бұрын

    Ikoyi, Lagos is where most Nigerians billionaires live

  • @XY-rh3if
    @XY-rh3if19 күн бұрын

    An 11 year old girl not enrolled in school because her mom wants her not to sell things for her😢. It goes to show how currupt, incompetent and wicked the Nigerian leaders are. Law enforcement is almost non existent. Thereby leaving the citizens of this country to take the law into their hands and do whatever they see fit. Very tearful😢

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    16 күн бұрын

    I don’t think they’re even aware 😢 🇳🇬. A sad story but an incredible young woman. Thank you for watching and commenting, it means a lot 🙏

  • @LIVEON_
    @LIVEON_12 күн бұрын

    A different trophy? 🤔

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    12 күн бұрын

    @@LIVEON_ the beer is called Trophy! Hope you enjoyed the video 🙏

  • @KeithSlater-pm1yn
    @KeithSlater-pm1ynАй бұрын

    nice work Will, and a well deserved beer at the end in La Taverna. You referred to a documentary a few times, how can I watch that?

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Keith, thanks very much for watching. The main documentary, This Your Lagos, will be released in the not too distant future. Keep your eyes peeled!

  • @KeithSlater-pm1yn

    @KeithSlater-pm1yn

    Ай бұрын

    @@Waxbill your beer at the end reminded me of the famous final scene in the 1958 WWII film "Ice Cold in Alex", an epic, very hot journey, followed by a cold beer! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWeCyLGApsvWqMY.html

  • @Waxbill

    @Waxbill

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeithSlater-pm1yn brilliant! Thanks for sharing Keith. Did you have one post CrossFit this evening?

  • @gudbeatzent4665
    @gudbeatzent466529 күн бұрын

    U should have the Nigerian passport by now

  • @millieashbee2338
    @millieashbee23382 ай бұрын

    Bravo 👏