Austrian footballer of Nigerian descent David Alaba has embarked on a cultural exploration on a recent trip to Nigeria.

Alaba, known for his stellar performances with Real Madrid and captaining the Austria national team, made headlines not just for his sporting prowess but for his engaging visit to two iconic Nigerian landmarks.

Alaba paid seperate visits to the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja and the Oba Elegushi International Market in Lekki.

Real Madrid star David Alaba remembers his Nigerian roots with visits to New Afrika Shrine and Oba Elegushi International Market.

Alaba in Nigeria

Alaba's journey began at the New Afrika Shrine, a vibrant open-air entertainment center in Ikeja, Lagos.

The Shrine in honor of the legendary Fela Kuti is a beacon of Nigerian music and culture.

It serves as the host for the annual Felabration music festival, celebrating the life and legacy of Fela Kuti.

Following his visit to the New Afrika Shrine, Alaba ventured to the Oba Elegushi International Market, a bustling marketplace in Lekki.

Alaba's presence at the market, surrounded by locals and tourists alike, underscored the market's role as a cultural and economic centerpiece of Lagos.

Real Madrid star David Alaba remembers his Nigerian roots with visits to New Afrika Shrine and Oba Elegushi International Market.

The market provided Alaba with an authentic experience of Nigerian daily life and commerce.

Born to Nigerian parents—his father, George Alaba, hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.

Real Madrid star David Alaba remembers his Nigerian roots with visits to New Afrika Shrine and Oba Elegushi International Market.

This comes after the David Alaba Foundation donated an ultra-modern bio-degradable toilet facility in the Ogere Remo community in Ogun State.

This initiative, part of a broader effort to support the federal government's campaign to end open defecation in Nigeria.

Alaba's engagement with Nigerian leadership was highlighted when he gifted President Bola Tinubu a Real Madrid jersey during a meeting in France in June 2023.