you gotta love this. creative time commissioned artist + filmmaker jakob boeskov to direct a video working within the context of nollywood, the booming film industry of nigeria. so he traveled to bustling lagos and shot the artsy-fartsy action video dr. cruel and the afro-icelandic liberation front with the assistance of local film director teco benson. the video is part of the african film festival and premiers on thu - may 6 [7pm], followed by an after party. rsvp [here] for access. location: 310 lounge, 310 bowery [nolita].

from may 2 - jun 6 nine writers will embark on a book tour to four cities across nigeria. dubbed 9 writers, 4 cities: the book tour, it’s a series of book readings, book signings and discussions. each event will be recorded and made available for download online. participating writers are odia ofeimun, toni kan, lindsay barrett, jumoke verissimo, tade ipadeola, joy isi bewaji, eghosa imasuen, a. igoni barrett and bimbo adelakun. the tour will stop at benin city, ibadan, warri and the first event is hosted by writers anonymous at the african artists foundation in lagos [followed by a book party]. tour launch location: 54 raymond nkoju street [ikoyi].




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drama meets musical fun in lagos where the crown troupe of africa dance-theatre company perform the socio-political pieces dreams & voices and i pass my neighbour on two occasions. the first show is at university of lagos‘ main auditorium on thu - dec 11 [5pm] with a live gig by beautiful nubia. location: university road [yaba]. a second show is held sun - dec 14 [3pm + 5pm] at the national theatre’s cinema hall with live gigs by nefertiti and akanbiola. location: apapa road [iganmu].