Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu governs Lagos — a city of over 20 million people. From banking halls to public service, his journey reflects a larger question: What does it take to govern ambition at this scale?This conversation was hosted at the National Theater in collaboration with Lens for Good — empowering creatives to transform the Nigerian narrative, one story at a time.In this episode, the Governor opens up about what the world gets wrong about Lagos, why creatives are the city's first pitch to the world, and what keeps him up at night leading Africa's most chaotic, creative, and resilient city."You know Burna Boy, you know Wizkid, you know Davido — I tell you, there are a thousand other Burna Boys and Wizkids somewhere waiting to be discovered. And they are there in Lagos."AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTIONA limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only.Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTrWHERE TO FIND MAI ATAFOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiatafoAtafo Brand: https://www.instagram.com/atafo__EPISODE SPONSORSVban - Open a free global account in minutes. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://vban.comCONVO BY AFROPOLITANBook 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/AFROPOLITANTwitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcastNewsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletterPatreon: Patreon.com/AfropolitanPodcastTIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro: What images come to mind when you think of Lagos?1:29 – The two sides of Lagos: chaos and creativity3:07 – The energy you can feel on every street4:25 – The next Wizkid might be working in the same studio as you5:27 – Governing through a burst of creativity (Wizkid concert, E1, Lagos Fashion Week)6:35 – The E1 race: "They never believed we could put on the best"7:57 – Breaking records is in Lagos' DNA9:44 – What story does Lagos tell international investors?10:02 – "Creatives open the conversation. Infrastructure closes the deal."12:25 – What Lagos offers that no other African city can13:52 – The "no giving up" spirit that defines Lagosians14:47 – What do you tell creatives who see government as an obstacle?17:01 – The one thing that can derail Lagos' creative momentum18:34 – What keeps the Governor up at night20:53 – 10 years from now: What should Lagos be known for?