Artists armed with spray cans and brushes took over Lagos this weekend for the second edition of the Lagos Street Art Festival, painting murals on medium-sized canvases before an audience of fellow artists and creative enthusiasts. The event aims to make art more accessible by moving it out of galleries and into public spaces where wider audiences can engage with it. A member of the festival’s creative council said the initiative provides artists with opportunities to express themselves, gain visibility, and sell their work, particularly those who struggle to secure gallery representation. The inaugural edition was held in 2025, and organizers say the second edition advances efforts to establish public art as a platform for community engagement, urban storytelling, and creative opportunities in the city.