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A night out in Lagos: Cocktail or mocktail?

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Olisa Chukwumah
August 29, 2024

Alcohol is seen as a status symbol in Lagos and a mixed drink, or occktail of sorts, is in fashion. But attitudes towards drinking differ — even in Nigeria's party town.

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