Day 4 at LABAF -Gabriella Opara

After a night of conversations and celebration dedicated to Fela comes to an end; another day of activities dawns at the 20th edition of the Lagos Art and Book Festival (LABAF). Day four at LABAF will begin on a creative…

Theo Lawson love’s Lagos

Theo Lawson is in love with Lagos and it is easy for everyone to see. The architect who conceived the theme park known as Freedom Park from the ruins of the old colonial prison talks about his love for the…

Maiden Lagos Fringe Festival holds November

The Inaugural Lagos Fringe Festival will take place from November 11 through 18, 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a festival for performing arts and interdisciplinary conversations, and will feature local and international artistes from South Africa, UK., U.S.A., Ghana,…

See Theo Lawson’s Lagos story

Theo Lawson, an architect likes to refer to himself as the chief warden at Freedom Park, Lagos. Those who know the theme park’s history know that it used to be a prison back in the colonial days hence know what…

Dear Naija Millennial, what do you know about Fela?- Dami Ajayi

Nigerians born from 1995 upwards probably know more about Felabration than they know about Fela. Felabration is that week-long global celebration of Fela, statutorily fixed for the week of Fela’s birthday in October. Although there are satellite venues at Freedom…

See how lost in Lagos Raymond Bola Brown is

Raymond Bola Brown rocks the airwaves with his BrownHill internet radio. He is also the go to guy when Freedom Park is in need of a DJ. What he has not gone to a long time is his hometown. Find…

ADUKE set for ‘WAWOMI’ Lagos City Tour Series

Live performing Artiste and songwriter; ADUKE, whose legal name is “Ayobamidele Aladekomo” has announced that she will be embarking on her first city tour series in Lagos, Nigeria. The musician, known for her exciting performances and distinct vocal power made…

Ade Bantu loves Lagos

Ade Bantu doesn’t just love Lagos; he has also helped to improve the city’s arts and culture. Think Afropolitan vibes, the concert he started five years ago at Freedom Park, which has now blossomed into a must attend monthly event…

I Love Lagos by Raymond Bola Brown

Broadcaster Raymond Bola Brown, who serves more or less as the in-park DJ at Freedom Park in Lagos, loves Lagos. Find out how much in the video.

Lagos wealth not adequately reflected in creative sector, says Makinde

Lagos is one of the richest states in Nigeria, but its wealth does not reflect in the creative sector of the economy. This assertion was made by Makinde Adeniran, the chairman of Lagos chapter of the National Association of Nigerian…

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