Rolake
Aderolake chronicles her experience as a Lagos commuter on RuralReporters.com. As a trained Broadcast journalist, she is passionate about connecting the link between education and communication. Her expertise lies in the ability to disseminate useful and unbiased information to help others make informed decisions. 'Rolake is also a skilled makeup artist- she loves to amplify the beauty in others. She recently branched out to explore the administrative field and currently works as an administrator in one of the leading Nursing Agencies in Nigeria.-
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Different strokes for different folks!
by Rolake - Aug 21, 2015We had barely moved from the park when two of my co-passengers sighted their colleague. They decided to alight- howbeit they know the rules- as long as the bus/cab has left the park, one must pay... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: When Wind Blows Your Money…
by Rolake - Aug 19, 2015Eko for show! As our conductor stretched his hand to collect the fare from one of us, the breeze blew it off. The driver already some metres away from where the money dropped was told to... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Come with your change
by Rolake - Aug 18, 2015Drivers and their mentality! When they are in desperate situation (in this case, in need of passengers), they don’t mind you boarding their vehicles with the highest denomination of the naira. Wait until they are satisfied,... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: What is in a name?
by Rolake - Aug 7, 2015Ok, a little digression here. I stopped by an eatery called ‘Labule’ to get a morning treat (don’t ask why). As I walked in, another lady walked in also. While ordering for a meal, I heard... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: The money-changers are here
by Rolake - Aug 5, 2015The other day, the driver of the vehicle I boarded stretched out a deformed, dejected and defaced 50naira note towards me. I refused to collect it. Then he said, “You no fit reject am o because na... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Uncooperative Passenger
by Rolake - Aug 4, 2015That moment when you think a passenger wants to alight only to find out she is on a call! Her conversation was so loud that the driver thought she said ‘o wa’ and stopped. As if... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Candy Crushed, Missed Stop
by Rolake - Aug 3, 2015I just couldn’t wait to post this. Imagine a grown man forgetting to alight at his bus stop because he was playing game on his phone! We heard the ‘sound’ but didn’t think it was something... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: That Gender Stereotype
by Rolake - Jul 30, 2015As the Tricycle (Keke Marwa in Naija parlance) I boarded approached a parked Jeep, on my way back from an outing, all I heard was “You are a wicked ” repeatedly! I was curious to know... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: That drunk passenger…
by Rolake - Jul 15, 2015I didn’t know some danfo drivers have some sense of sanity or maybe I know but never expected it displayed so openly. When I say danfo drivers, I mean those rugged and alcohol friendly types. I... -
Diary Of A Lagos Commuter: Driver Acting Like He Carried Us For Free
by Rolake - Jul 14, 2015What do we say to these things? When the bus driver plays music that you enjoy and relate with, you don’t mind- even if the volume is blaring like that of awuja speakers. But when its the...