<p><img alt="" src="/media/inline_insight_image/1000131933.png"/><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>History of Mushin</p><p><br/></p><p>Mushin is one of the most popular and lively areas in Lagos State, Nigeria. Long before it became crowded and noisy, Mushin was a quiet settlement surrounded by farms and thick vegetation. The name Mushin is believed to have come from a local leader or family that once lived in the area.</p><p><br/></p><p>In the early days, Mushin was mainly a farming community. People grew crops like cassava, maize, and vegetables, and life moved at a slow, simple pace. Everything began to change during the colonial period when Lagos started expanding inward from the coast. Roads and rail lines passed near Mushin, making it attractive to traders and workers.</p><p><br/></p><p>As industries and markets grew in Lagos, Mushin became a place where many working-class families could afford to live. People from different parts of Nigeria moved there in search of jobs and better opportunities. This mix of cultures gave Mushin its strong street life, busy markets, and vibrant energy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Over time, Mushin became known for its hustle spirit. From early morning, the streets come alive with traders, artisans, transport workers, and small businesses. Music, laughter, and the sounds of daily struggle fill the air. Though the area has faced challenges like overcrowding and poor infrastructure, its people are known for resilience and determination.</p><p><br/></p><p>Today, Mushin is more than just a place on the map. It is a symbol of survival, ambition, and community. Behind the noise and traffic are stories of people chasing dreams, raising families, and shaping the heartbeat of Lagos.</p>
At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
by an in-house selection process.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Top Engagers
For the Top Engagers Track, we award the top 3 people who engage the most with other user's content via
comments.
The winners are picked using the "Monthly Engagers" tab on the rankings page.
Most Engaged Content
The Most Engaged Content recognizes users whose content received the most engagement during the month.
We pick the top 3.
The winners are picked using the "Monthly Contributors" tab on the rankings page.
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Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
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Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
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Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
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Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
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Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
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Contributor Score
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Comments (excluding replies)
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Upvotes
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Views
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Number of insights published
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Subscriptions received
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Tips received
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