THE LOST ARCHITECTURE OF NIGERIA: WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR IDENTITY?

Описание: Nigeria is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world — yet when you look at our cities today, our architecture tells a very different story.

From the mud courtyard houses of the North, to the expressive compounds of the Southwest and Southeast, Nigerian architecture was once deeply rooted in climate, culture, community, and identity.

So what happened?

In this documentary, we explore how Nigeria slowly lost its architectural identity — from colonial disruption, to the pursuit of “modernity,” to imported house plans, developer-led design, and the influence of global aesthetics.

This is not a story about nostalgia.
It’s a conversation about memory, place, sustainability, and the future of how we build.

Because architecture is more than walls and windows.
It is identity — made visible.


What This Film Explores:

• Traditional Nigerian architecture and its meaning
• How colonialism and globalization reshaped our buildings
• Why modern Nigerian homes lack cultural identity
• The cost of ignoring climate and local knowledge
• The new generation of architects reclaiming Nigerian design

Why This Matters:

When architecture loses identity, people lose connection to place.
Homes become products — not expressions of culture or community.

But the story isn’t over.

Across Nigeria, a new architectural movement is quietly emerging — one that blends tradition, sustainability, and modern life.

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