Lagos is the first African city to get its own edition of Monopoly . The city 's Garden Island named the equivalent of banana - the game 's most expensive item . ` Thousands of Nigerian families they are going to be playing Monopoly over Christmas , having a good laugh and learning at the same time , and just appreciating the city , '' she says . Local politicians were involved in the game to promote the city and increase the city 's revenue .
Lagos is the first African city to get its own edition of Monopoly . The city 's Garden Island named the equivalent of banana - the game 's most expensive item . Local politicians were involved in the game to promote the city and increase the city 's revenue .