THE SKATEROOM sponsored the building of a new skatepark in the bustling capital of Nigeria. Here, the skate community has been growing exponentially, spearheaded by Jomi Bello - the founder of Waffles and Cream. 

waf., for short, is a skate brand, a movement and a window to the world for those feeling trapped in traditional career paths, mainstream sports and generational expectations. Bello envisioned an ecosystem in which skate, art and commerce can go hand in hand, responding creatively to the needs of the community and representing Nigerian culture. The newly opened first local skatepark is a further manifestation of this vision. Built under a canopy of trees, on the site of a former colonial prison, the construction is rewriting history, honoring the past and paving the way for a brighter future.