from Nigeria to the Americas during the slave trade. The change from trade in humans to trade in consumer goods and services in the new millennium has altered the pattern of trade driven transnational mobilities from Nigeria and also led to the evolution of a Nigerian Diaspora in Asia. The study examined transnational traders from Nigeria, with particular focus on transnational traders from Lagos, and the consequent evolution of a Nigerian Diaspora in Asia. Four large markets across the city: Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association Market.