About
Glover Memorial Hall on the Marina in Lagos Island is one of the oldest concert halls in Nigeria, built in 1899 and named after colonial governor Sir John Hawley Glover. It became a crucible of Nigerian theatrical and musical performance, hosting early concerts by highlife pioneers like Bobby Benson and the first public performances of Hubert Ogunde's opera company in the 1940s. The hall remains an active venue for cultural events.
Location Details
Latitude:
6.4488
Longitude:
3.3942
Exact (town level)
About This Data
Music heritage sites represent locations associated with traditional Nigerian musical traditions and instrument-making.
Locations reflect cultural associations and may not correspond to precise physical sites.
Sources
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National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)
Federal Republic of Nigeria