Updated: Jan 25, 2020
THIS WEEK IN LAGOS
Here's our weekly dose of what's kicking in Gidi that we think you may wanna know about
WED 22.01.20
TMTC | NIGHTLIFE
22:00
Take Me To Church are making hump day (aka Wed) more bearable with their collective of DJ's throwing down some sounds.
This week, you've got Oluwa Bruce, Kani Beatz and Tigran on the decks at Shiro
Music policy: 90s R&B, Hiphop, Afrobeats, Dancehall, New Jack Swing, Miami Bass, Funk, Soul, Dance Classics & Mashups. followed late at night by a mix of Afrohouse, House, UK Funky & Garage - TMTC
Shiro
Plot No 3 & 4 Block XVI Oniru Estate, near Landmark Centre – Victoria Island
Kani Beatz © Yusuf
FRI 24.01.20
MANSTER! | LIVE PERFORMANCE
17:00
A live dance and theatre project choreographed by Uche Enechuckwu is dropping this Friday in Ikoyi, partnering with illustrator Diana Ejaita and supported by A White Space
MANSTER is a multimedia dance performance which mediates on manhood as a social construct.
Post performance, there'll be a live silk screen printing on bags. Tell me who don't like a dope tote bag?
Entrance is gratis but a token is required to get a print. Fair.
A White Space (Untitld)
59 Raymond Njoku St – Ikoyi – Lagos
Image © Diana Ejaita
FRI 24.01.20 – SAT 25.02.20
Presentation and Representation | WORKSHOPS
Are you an artist keen to understand in a practical way how to position and present your work / vision? Then you're in luck as Angels & Muse have teamed up with Book Art Area to put on x2 workshops that aim to "deal with creating a portfolio that truly represents the artist while offering constructive criticisms of their work / practice".
At the helm of these workshops will be artists across different disciplines. Logo Oluwamuyiwa will be running the workshop focused on photo-documentary / art photography on Fri 24.01.20. Slade alumni, Nnegi Omuku will be running the session focused on painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed media on Sat 25.01.20.
Class size is 10 people.
To join the classes email info@bookartareaafrica.org with the title:
Presentation and Representation with [INSERT RELEVANT ARTIST NAME] and a brief bio.
Application ends Fri 24.01.20
Angels and Muse
10:00 – 17:00
5 Sumbo Jibowu St – Ikoyi
+234 808 428 5987
Image © Nengi Omuku
SAT 25.02.20
Artist(e)s Hangout 1.3 | SCREENINGS
This Saturday, there'll be a screening of three performance art works anchored in dance put on by Artistes Hangout (a monthly gathering of creatives) and showing at hFactor on Lagos Island.
'Scars' by Yemi Osokoya, a highly charged piece showcasing captivating body movements rooted in the African dance language.
Shot and directed by Fokosed
Path is a self discovery piece by Hermes Iyele Chibueze; questioning religion and accepted societal norms including the much talked about but no less relevant toxic masculinity.
Shot and Edited by Sangokunle Anuoluwapo
Directed by Ozegbe Sunday Obiajulu
'S.E.U.N' by Locking Si'on that draws on visual imagery of 'IT' to convey the story.
Shot by Ari'sEagleeye
Check out all three trailers HERE
Post the screenings, there'll be conversations with the artist touching upon the themes of their work from a creative and technical point of view; costumes; locations; and make-up.
Apparently there are some drinks on the house. Dry January, be gone!
To reserve a seat, email to artisteshangout@gmail.com. Limited seats available
h-FACTOR
from 16:00 – 20:00
26 Moloney Street – Lagos Island – Lagos
'Scars' image via Ennovated
SAT 11.01.20 – SAT 25.01.20
Social Media Consciousness | EXHIBITION
‘Social Media Consciousness’, a group exhibition featuring young visual artists, is currently on
show at Terra Kulture gallery. A somewhat bold move bearing in mind the proposed Social Media Bill which plans to amend internet laws to prevent 'fake news' but which in reality is a way to police what can and can't be published on social media platforms, infringing free speech.
#TerraSMC offers a new eye to Nigerian culture and history through social media. It explores young artists creating in Nigeria, who are using social media to build their worldwide audience, thus empowering themselves and others. - TERRA KULTURE
Artists in the exhibition include: Ayo Sanusi, Ajiboye Micah Adedolapo, Ashley Okoli, Chuchu Ojekwe, Eniola Korty Stella-Maris, Dan Mbo and George Igwe
Terra Kulture
1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Off Ahmadu Bello Way – Victoria Island
+234 810 422 4137
Image © Chuchu Ojekwe
SUN 19.01.20 – SUN 02.02.20
The Young Contemporaries Alumni @ National Museum | EXHIBITION
The Rele Arts Foundation will be presenting work by alumni artists from its Young Contemporaries program.
Birthed in 2016, it was created to "provide a critical and engaging platform for a new generation of emerging artistic talent in Nigeria'". According to the curators, "the program has provided an enabling environment for young artists to be part of the evolving discourse on cutting-edge artistic practice, art and social activism. These artists focus on critical issues that impact the immediate Nigerian/African and global contexts."
Artists showing include Dipo Doherty, Anthonia Nneji, Stephen Tayo, Marcellina Akpojotor Logo Oluwamuyiwa and more.
National Museum
Onikan Rd – Ikoyi – Lagos
Image © Anthonia Nneji