Colourful Independence Day Celebrations Begins

Today Marks  55th Independence Day celebrations in Nigeria have begin preparations for the big day.
Little celebrations has started on the streets of Lagos with thousands of patriotic Nigerians in colourful outfits.

On the 1st of October year 1960, Nigeria officially gained independence from the Britain and since then, the date has become the most celebrated day in the history of Nigeria.
Check out photos of people on the street as well as celebrities:

Empress Njamah

Jidena

Jidena

Lagosian posing with Nigeria flag at Allen area of Lagos State. Photo: Michael Obasa

Display of Nigeria flag and hand band. Photo: Michael Obasa

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Nigerian woman buying flags to celebrate Nigeria 55 Independent anniversary. Photo: Michael Obasa

Nigerian woman buying flags to celebrate Nigeria 55 Independent anniversary. Photo: Michael Obasa

Nigerian woman buying flags to celebrate Nigeria 55 Independent anniversary. Photo: Michael Obasa

Happy Independence Day!