Fela was not only ahead of his time, he was also a strange being – Theo Lawson

Fela has touched a lot of lives the world over. For Theo Lawson, who chairs the Felabration committee that organises the annual fiesta that draws people from far and near, the creator of Afrobeat’s music and philosophical energy helped him…

Lagos celebrates Theo Lawson at 60

The Lagos literary and artistic establishment turned out in their numbers to celebrate Theo Lawson, architect, bon vivant, visionary and moving spirit behind Freedom Park, the eclectic art, literary and event space pat in the heart of Lagos Island. The…

iREP announces 2019 films, speakers and date

The iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) has announced its 2019 programme. The ninth edition of the popular annual festival, which is the biggest on the West African coast, a statement said, is scheduled to hold from Thursday, March 21st…

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…

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…

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