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The Science of the Mind: Poetry, Art, and Mental Wellness

Join psychiatrist and poet Dr. Dami Ajayi, New Jersey-based poet Dr. Helena D. Lewis, and clinical psychologist and artist, Amanda Iheme for an illuminating conversation on the therapeutic power of creative expression. Drawing from their unique perspectives as practitioners in both creative and therapeutic spaces, this conversation will bridge the gap between clinical understanding and artistic practice to offer insights into how trauma and art shape and reshape our mental landscape.

This interactive session will cover therapeutic insights, personal narratives from poets, and interactive writing exercises to showcase poetry’s role in emotional expression and healing.

October 27th, 2024
11:15 am
Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Poetics and Pillow Talk: Sex, Sexuality, and Criminalization in Africa

In this uniquely intimate session, we join writer and journalist Edwin Okolo, architect and trans activist Liber, and award-winning author Ani Kayode Somtochukwu for a candid conversation about sex, sexuality, and freedom in contemporary Africa. Set in a cozy, bedroom-inspired space, this discussion explores how colonial legacies continue to shape attitudes toward sexuality and gender identity, while examining poetry’s role in reclaiming narratives of intimacy and autonomy.

Through poetry and dialogue, Edwin, Liber, and Ani Kayode confront criminalization, identity, and queer expression in African societies, while celebrating the movements working to create more inclusive spaces for diverse voices and experiences.

Presented by Obodo.

October 27th, 2024
3:00 pm
Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Open Mic. (Hosted by SharethyVerse)

Lagos poetry hub SharethyVerse hosts us to a late outdoor evening of poetry and spoken word. Bring a verse and step up to the mic. Performances by Mide Fash, IB, Juliet Nnaji, Prince Uhunoma, and thatPoetClem.

October 26th, 2024
9:30 pm
Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
Free

Quantum Poetics (Festival Command Performance and Concert)

Step into the world of Quantum Poetics, where words, rhythm, and performance collide to show the infinite dimensions of poetry. Hosted by Wana Udobang, this event brings together an eclectic lineup of acclaimed poets and performers, including Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal, Onias Landveld, Kweku Abimbola, Chuma Nwokolo, Mahogany L. Browne, Dr. Helena D. Lewis, Kween Moore, Bash Amuneni, Dagogo Hart, and Jeffrey Jaiyeola (Plumbline), Tobi Abiodun.

October 26th, 2024
8:00 pm
Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
₦5,000

Of Words and Movement

Experience Lagos like never before through Of Words and Movement, a stunning performance exhibition that combines dance, poetry, and music to reflect the energy, politics, and identity of Africa’s most dynamic metropolis. This Lagos story invites us to reflect on the present-day state of the city and imagine its many possible futures.

Curated by Obiajulu Ozegbe, widely known as ‘Valu’ – Dancer, Choreographer, Activist, Artist, and Community Organizer based in Lagos Nigeria.

October 26th, 2024
6:45 pm
The Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Science of Cities: How Poetry and Culture Shape Urban Experiences – A New Jersey Retrospective

Garden State poets Dr. Helena D. Lewis, Kween Moore, Mayowa “Godsent” Okubanjo, and Elliott Fant join Elizabeth Johnson for an in-depth conversation on how poetry and art shape how we interact with cities and make urban experiences more livable. Acclaimed New Jersey-based poets, the panelists will explore the intersections of urban life, cultural identity, and artistic expression, examining how poetry serves as both mirror and catalyst in our understanding of city spaces.

October 26th, 2024
5:30 pm
The Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
Free admission. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

FESTIVAL EVENTS

The Science of the Mind: Poetry, Art, and Mental Wellness

Poetics and Pillow Talk: Sex, Sexuality, and Criminalization in Africa

Open Mic. (Hosted by SharethyVerse)

Quantum Poetics (Festival Command Performance and Concert)

Of Words and Movement

The Science of Cities: How Poetry and Culture Shape Urban Experiences – A New Jersey Retrospective

Lagos to London (Friday 28th October 4pm – 5pm WAT) Reading and conversation

The Ghost of Sankara: Reframing Leadership and Society in Africa Around an Ethical Core

Where Will Our Voices Go: The Future of African Stories

The World According to Eloghosa w/Kola Tubosun and Eloghosa Osunde

The Tools We Have: Civil Society and the Struggle to Save Nigeria

Danfo For Sale: Party Politics as a Vehicle for Change Conversation