WOW! The first scene from “Captain America: Civil War” was shot in Lagos … or was it?

“Captain America: Civil War” is one of the most highly watched and anticipated movie this year, and had received positive reviews from the critics. Now, The Nigerians as well as Naija movie lovers have one more reason to look forward to the movie, some of which the first scene of action sequence will be on the streets of Lagos.

Leaked photos show Captain America in his costume being surrounded by people in what looks like an Oshodi or Ojuelegba parts of Lagos, complete with the yellow danfo buses, taxi cabs and the heavy foot traffic.  However, when I watched the movie, I saw some slight differences. Even though, I was very impressed with the way Lagos was depicted. I once thought the depiction of Lagos, Nigeria will be the stereotypical Hollywood story of suffering and barbarism. It actually depicts the true tale of hustle and flow. However I was quite disappointed with the way Lagos was pronounced as “Lah-gos”

 The entire scene was shot in Atlanta, Georgia in the U.S. with special effects and African and African-American actors. In the CGI effects, I saw some buildings and roads similar to the existing ones in real life Lagos. They are as follows:

UBA Headquarter, Lagos Island.

   

    



     Independence House, Lagos Island.

       

       

        Oshodi-Apapa Expressway on the left side with cluster of residential towers resenbling the ones at Ikoyi on the right. Picture on the right, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway intercepting ikorodu road.

   

   

      

        Above: Residential Towers along Ahmadu Bello Way, Bar Beach, V I together with   Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island in the picture on the left in comparison with the movie footage.

In addition to the danfo buses and yellow taxi cabs, a blue BRT bus and some couple of Okada riders along with the over loaded dump truck was also shown. Product brands such as Milo and Maggi was seen. The Nigerian Police in the movie were neatly dressed in light blue and black uniform and carries Pistols in their waist belt, compared to the real life Police, all dressed in black, carrying Ak-47 Rifles as if they are going to war.

 Meanwhile, here are some on-set photos and snap shot photos. Hollywood movies now showcasing Nigeria and other African countries positively will surely change the way the rest of the world views Africa for the better and will encourage investment in the entertainment sector especially.