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Area boys

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CP - Area Boyz [Music Video] | GRM Daily

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Area Boys' doing their thing on Lagos Street. Don't be deceived, nicety can change so easily

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6th side Vs Area Boys #drill #kenyandrill #drillke

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Area Boys Episode 3

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Tropa do Bruxo - "Na Área dos Boys" R10, Kyan, Febem e Veigh (Prod. Wall Hein)

Area boys are loosely organized gangs of street children and teenagers, composed mostly of males, who roam the streets of Lagos, Lagos State in Nigeria. They extort money from passers-by, public transporters and traders, sell illegal drugs, act as informal security guards, and perform other "odd jobs" in return for compensation.
    • Colonial history 

    • Demographics 

    • Tactics and targets 

    • Notable incidents involving area boys 

    • Area boys elsewhere in Nigeria