FESTIVAL EVENTS

For Folklores and Gyrations of the Oppressed, we revisit pre-colonial traditions, advance into Afrofuturistic imaginations and bring the village square to life.

Bring a folktale, bring a song, and join us for a communal revival. We’ll have a story jar where the audience can participate by selecting a story or poem to share.

Hosted by Oloyede Tom.

📅 October 27th
🕒 7:45 pm
📍 Alliance Française| Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road Ikoyi
🎟️ Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get ready for an electrifying evening as poets go head-to-head in the LIPFest 2024 Poetry Slam! Under the dynamic leadership of Slam Master Bash Amuneni, this competitive showcase brings together powerful voices in a high-energy celebration of performance poetry.

Watch as poets battle it out with original works, competing for two million naira in prizes and a chance to represent Nigeria at the 2025 World Slam Championship. Experience the raw energy, creative wordplay, and compelling stories that make poetry slams an unforgettable spectacle.

Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Doors open at 5:45 PM. Come early to secure your spot for this crowd-favorite event!

Slam Master: Bash Amuneni

 October 27th, 2024
6:00 pm
 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
 Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seven remarkable poets come together in a celebration of light, resilience, and collective healing. Refractions of Light features acclaimed voices Wana Udobang, Mahogany L. Browne, Obii Ifejika, Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi, Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal, Kamnelechukwu Susan, and Dr. Helena D. Lewis in a specially curated performance that insists on solidarity, transformation, and renewal.

October 27th, 2024
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
 The Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
 Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.