Urbanization Trends in Africa

This chapter explores the rising popularity of a song about Gwagwalada, a satellite town in Nigeria, as it relates to Africa's unique urbanization trends. Discussing the rapid transformation of villages into urban areas due to natural population growth, it contrasts this phenomenon with traditional rural-to-urban migration. The chapter also addresses the challenges of urban development in African cities, emphasizing the need for effective management to harness the benefits of urbanization.