Lagos TikToker Harassed While Exposing Long Queues, Bus Shortages at Ikorodu BRT Terminal
A Lagos-based TikTok creator has alleged harassment while documenting severe bus shortages and long queues at the Ikorodu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) terminal, highlighting the daily difficulties faced by thousands of commuters. “I got harassed on the queue because I spoke up,” the creator, known on TikTok as darkskinnedella (@ella_the_fashionistar), said in a video shared Wednesday, recounting the incident. A videographer and video editor, she moved to Lagos between September and October 2025 and has been sharing videos of her daily commute to Lagos Island, showing the realities of navigating the BRT system. The Lagos BRT, regulated by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) but operated by private companies like Primero Transport Services Limited, often sees commuters waiting for hours before boarding. In her videos, the TikToker showed lines stretching for long distances, with passengers spending over two hours to get a bus. “People use BRT because it has its own lane,” she said. “Even when I arrive early, I sometimes spend over two hours before boarding.” Evening commutes are equally problematic, with similar delays for buses returning commuters home. The situation escalated Tuesday when she clashed with a woman at the terminal who demanded she stop filming. “If they provided buses for us, I would stop. But I spend five minutes or more in the queue, I will make videos,” she said. The woman suggested she arrive earlier, prompting a heated exchange about bus availability. In another video, a staff member attempted to seize her phone while she continued recording, leading to a tense confrontation. She also alleged that a man threatened her over the videos, claiming people had reported seeing him in the footage. The TikToker further revealed that several BRT buses had been chartered for an event, contributing to the shortage that morning. “Almost all the BRT buses were chartered for an event. They knew people had to go to work, yet we still stood for hours,” she said, eventually leaving the terminal after 9 a.m. Her videos have sparked renewed discussion about the management of Lagos’ BRT system and the daily struggles of its commuters. Ella the BRT content creator just shared another video of a man thr3&tening to h&rm her tomorrow morning if she makes another video. And the people in the bus sat there and didn’t even take her side. This country is gone. https://t.co/MrmkM1eynO pic.twitter.com/EIBi2QbWmc — 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 11, 2026
