Lagos Sand Merchants
Sand merchants on the outskirts of Lagos retrieve heavy wet sand from the river bed using straw baskets, transporting it for sale to the construction industry.
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Sand merchants on the outskirts of Lagos retrieve heavy wet sand from the river bed using straw baskets, transporting it for sale to the construction industry.
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On the outskirts of Lagos, a group of sand merchants work along the edge of the Lagos State Lagoon. They extract sand from the river bed using simple straw baskets. The wet sand is then transported from the lagoon to boats and finally to the shore, where it forms heavy mounds. This labor-intensive process supplies the construction industry with essential materials. The film captures the daily efforts of these merchants as they navigate the challenges of their trade.
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