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FESTIVAL EVENTS

Over 20 outstanding events, from workshops to conversations to riveting readings and performances

Reciting the City

The city, with its unending buzz and ceaseless motion, has stories whispered in every corner. From the bustling markets to silent alleyways, from towering skyscrapers to hidden basements—every brick and pavement holds a tale. Join us for Reciting the City, an evocative evening where some of Nigeria’s finest young poets breathe life into urban narratives. Experience the rhythm of traffic jams, the murmurs of evening vendors, the silent gazes of strangers, and the secret hopes of dreamers looking up at city lights. Through their words, Iyanu Adebiyi, Tobi Abiodun, IB, Faith Moyosore, Oloyede Tom, and Taiye Ojo, will transport you to familiar lanes and unknown pathways, revealing the heart and soul of the city.

 

📅 28th October, 2023
🕒 8pm
📍 37 Lagos, at 37 Glover Court, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

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Come to the Water

Embrace the tranquility of Sunday morning as we invite you to a serene and meditative experience. Join us for a morning that intertwines the grace of yoga with the beauty of poetry, featuring readings by a remarkable lineup of artists including Genevieve Carver, Chika Jones, Tanasgol Sabbagh, Veronika Razpotnik, Ismail Bala, and Nana Asaase.

In addition to our curated performances, we’re opening the mic to you. Bring your thoughts, bring your verses, and join us in a communal space where hearts and words unite. This is more than an event; it’s a journey of self-discovery and collective connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to nurture your soul and share your voice with us.

 

📅 29th October, 2023
🕒 10:30am
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

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Feminist Joy as Resistance

A space with creatives, activists, and Nigerian feminists in a gathering that inspires rest, joy and agency as part of our toolkit for liberation. An early afternoon of music and poetry, culminating with a reflection-based panel discussion led by Ohotuowo Ogbeche, Omolara Oriye, Wana Udobang, Aanu Jide-Ojo, Nana Sule, with music and performances by the Ignis Brothers, Obii Ifejika, Kamnelechukwu, and Kafayat Quadri. Join us as we reflect on the capitalist demands that extol relentless efficiency and production, champion the radical act of choosing rest, and inspire the spirit of collective transformation using the lived experiences and creativity of women and gender-diverse persons.

 

📅 29th October, 2023
🕒 12pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

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Film Screening: I Am Still With You

Titled after Emmanuel Iduma’s 2023 memoir about individual and collective loss that have shaped him, his family, and our country Nigeria, this event presents four short films from Nigerian (& diasporic Nigerian) filmmakers that explore moving on in the wake of grief/loss/trauma. Together, these films show many ways that both events of traumatic losses and the people we lose in them continue to live with/in us.

The five films follow a journey, starting with Azuya’s Swimming in a Sea of Trauma (2022), a ghost story about memories of the Biafran War which paints the emotional landscape of trauma. Caleb Femi’s Survivor’s Guilt (2019) uses humour and poetry to illustrate the burden of guilt and disbelief survivors often face. Kasumu’s Losing Joy (2022) is a fiction short set on the 1-year anniversary of Joy’s death as Faith, Joy’s sister struggles with the fact of her reality. Abba’s You Matter to Me (2022) is a personal documentary that explores her parents’ ideas around finding joy despite the loss and tensions in their lives. The post-screening discussion/reflection will be on themes of loss, family, grief and community as invoked by the films.

 

📅 29th October, 2023
🕒 1:30 pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

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LIPFest 2023 Poetry Slam

Ten shortlisted poets battled it out for One Million Naira in this contest of words, wit and courage. Don’t miss the festival’s annual poetry slam. Join us as we crown a new champion with Dike Chukwumerije returning as this year’s Slam Master.

 

📅 29th October, 2023
🕒 3pm – 4:30pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

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Folklores and Gyrations of the Oppressed

Enchanting folktales, songs, and cultural celebration. For Folklores and Gyrations of the Oppressed, we’ll be revisiting tales of resilience, pre-colonial traditions, and Afrocentric fantasies that have shaped our culture. This event brings to life the entertainment of village squares and cityscapes and adds a touch of humor to everyday life.

We’ll also have a story jar where the audience can participate by selecting a story to share or even contribute their own favorite folklore in a spirit of togetherness. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of folktales and songs.

Hosted by Oloyede Tom.

 

📅 29th October, 2023
🕒 5pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

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Poetry After Dark

Get ready to ignite your senses at the LIPFest 2023 closing party, “Poetry After Dark.” Join us for a night of sheer indulgence as we bring together your beloved writers, authors, and poets for an evening that promises to be unforgettable.

As we bid farewell to the festival, we’ll do so in the most seductive way possible—with an intoxicating blend of erotic poetry, soul-stirring music, tantalizing drinks, and rhythmic dance. This is not just a party; it’s a celebration of passion and artistry that will leave you spellbound.

 

📅 29th October, 2023
🕒 8pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ ₦3,000

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