LONDON, Oct. 25 – Nigeria Magazine will host an evening of poetry, exhibitions, and performances featuring Nigerian poet and curator Lanre Sonde at Lambeth Archives, 16 Brixton Hill, London, this Saturday.
The event, part of ongoing celebrations of Nigerian artistic heritage, will spotlight Sonde’s creative journey and his collaborations with other leading Nigerian artists. Known for his fusion of poetry and performance, Sonde will present selections from his acclaimed series Sonder with Sonde alongside a range of visual art projects that explore memory, identity, and shared human experiences.
The exhibition will also feature works by Sonde’s frequent collaborators — Ovie Mac Solomon, Omotayo Ambali, and Yemi Sonde — whose contributions bridge text and imagery in a dialogue between poetic rhythm and visual expression.
Organized in partnership with Lambeth Archives, the event will include live poetry readings, book signings, and an interactive Q&A session, offering audiences an intimate look at Sonde’s evolving artistry.
Sonde, active in both Nigerian and UK literary circles, has become a prominent voice connecting diaspora narratives with local creative movements. His works are known for their introspective tone and lyrical exploration of belonging, displacement, and cultural identity.
Representatives from Nigeria Magazine say the event underscores the publication’s long-standing mission to promote Nigerian creativity on a global stage. “This is part of our 65-year celebration of Nigerian artistic excellence,” a spokesperson said. “Lanre Sonde embodies the depth and diversity of our cultural voice.”
The Lambeth showcase will serve as both an exhibition and performance platform, highlighting the growing influence of Nigerian artists abroad. Attendees can expect an immersive experience combining visual storytelling, poetry, and music.
Lanre Sonde’s appearance in London is expected to draw artists, scholars, and members of the Nigerian community in the UK. The event reaffirms the enduring bond between poetry, visual art, and the Nigerian spirit — a connection that continues to inspire audiences across borders.
