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the best bits from london to lagos
#9 | CURATED BY IVYMUNRO.COM

GIVEAWAY! | Art Moment | 24th Nov

Art Moment returns this month with artist Michaela Yearwood-Dan, and we’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets in celebration of the final Art Moment of the year!
Our lucky winners will be welcomed with Bloody Marys made by the artist herself; followed by an 'in-conversation with'. The evening will conclude with a tour of the Sarabande Artist's studios.

HOW TO ENTER: just reply to this email letting us know you want a pair of tickets
CLOSING DATE: 20th November, 11pm
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London | House Party Lounge, BFI | 17th Nov

This Saturday We Are Parable will play hosts to the House Party Lounge at the BFI’s Bar & Kitchen. Expect video games, 90’s sounds, themed cocktails and a screening of that good old 90’s classic House Party! starring Kid ‘n Play, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell and Martin Lawrence.
More info

Lagos | Lagos Block Party | 17th Nov

This annual street party takes Art out of conventional spaces and brings it straight to the streets! You can expect dance, music, visual art, performance theatre, food, fashion, design, art installations, graffiti and music performances. It’s all going down on Lagos Island as part of Tiwan Tiwa (as featured in last week’s culture guide)

Check out the full schedule here

London | Pit Party | 18th Nov

Poet & Playwright Inua Ellams curates the Barbican’s next Pit Party. This gathering of artists (which includes the Barbican’s Open Lab alumni) will bring you an evening of eloquent speeches and dance pieces which flow nicely with the DJ’s selections.
More info

London | BAME Freedom Festival | 16th-18th Nov

This festival is ALL about educating, entertaining and empowering London’s BAME community, so expect a JAM PACKED weekend of panels, keynotes, classes, parties, food & drinks, pop-ups, an art exhibition and more! The fest is happening in support of Period Poverty Week and it's supported by big names including ASOS, The Dots, and The Africa Centre.

Check the full schedule here

Say What? | BankyW to run for House of Reps

Recording Artist Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, recently threw his hat into the ring and will run for the Lagos State Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in House of Representatives, under the Modern Democratic Party.

Interesting times...

...Speaking of Banky | Up North | Out 28th Dec

Nigeria’s hottest celeb couple Banky W & Adesua, return to the big screen in new movie Up North, where Banky plays an IJGB (I Just Got Back/Returnee) who gets assigned to northern state, Bauchi for his NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) as a punishment for defying his father.

In cinemas across Lagos from 28th of Dec

H.E.R | New EP

H.E.R’s new EP is on loop (and has been for the past week). She recently dropped the video for her latest single ‘Could’ve Been’ featuring Bryson Tiller and we’re LOVING every ounce of it.
The video was directed by Lacey Duke (a female Director!) and Duke’s served us nothing less than cinematic EXCELLENCE! It's so rare to see a nice clean video which flows with the production and lyrical content, to the point where it actually enhances the song itself. It ticks all our boxes.

Listen to the full EP here

Must Watch! | Red Table Talk | Ft. Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott is a racial diversity educator and living legend (Google her), Jada Pinkett and Co. brought her in at the tail end of a tough topic - race relations between black and white women, and Aunty Jane WENT IN before she even sat down lol! We love her because her voice and her work has been such a blessing.

Sadly, this episode felt like the intro of a 3-part series, because they literally only scratched the surface. Watch it yourself right here and feel free to hit the reply button to let us know your thoughts. Nevertheless, we're happy they got this topic kicked-off.

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A parting message
"But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
~ John 4:23-24

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