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- ↑ Mann, Kristin. Slavery and the Birth of an African City: Lagos, 1760-1900. Indiana University Press, 2007. p. 45. ISBN 9780253348845.
- ↑ Shodipe, Uthman. From Johnson to Marwa: 30 years of governance in Lagos State. Malhouse Press, 1997. p. 245. ISBN 9789780230692.
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