By Lekia Lee The wonderful thing about hair is that it is more than just a biological feature, it is a powerful symbol of identity, of culture, and of heritage. Throughout history, hair has been used as a form of self-expression as well as a...
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Photo by Ayoola Salako on Unsplash The Legacy of Musicians of Nigerian descent in the UK’s music eco-system By Juwon Ogungbe In 1914, Lord Lugard – a British colonial administrator, oversaw the birth of the West African nation now known...
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‘Yoruba’ Delights and Dilemmas: A Few Things Young British Nigerians Face within “Aladura” Church Settings Even amongst the typical rainy and windy terrains of most weekend mornings within South London and beyond; one will find a growing number...
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This cookbook was pulled together to celebrate Nigeria at 60 by the Nigerian Embassy in Hungary. Dive into the vibrant culinary tapestry of Nigeria with this free-to-download cookbook, a tantalizing collection of traditional and contemporary...
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Dual Heritage Dual Delight! 6 British Nigerian Sports Professionals Making Noise in their Fields Whether they’re born and raised in the UK and opt to represent England or born elsewhere yet choose Nigeria; one thing is for certain – a UK...
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Nigeria aka The Giant of Africa has undeniably left an indelible mark on British society. But before unpacking its influence on British society as a whole, the historical context of its very existence cannot be overlooked nor undermined. Nigeria...
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There was much anticipation for the ‘Nigerian Day at the Black Cultural Archives’ (BCA), presented by IROKO Theatre on Saturday 9th March 2024. Tickets for the event sold out quickly and participants were not disappointed with the variety of...
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In collaboration with HealTogether CIC, IROKO Theatre Company delivered barehand clay modelling workshop for the local community on 25th January 2024 at Canning Town Library in Newham, East London. The event was part of the community outreach...
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The conference on ‘The Legacy of People of Nigerian Descent in Britain,’ took place on 7th October 2023 at the University of East London. The exciting line up of speakers and experts explored various aspects of British-Nigerian heritage, including...
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The visit to The British Museum by IROKO Theatre took place on 9th September 2023. The free, educational tour was organised by IROKO Theatre in conjunction with Laura Lewis, Head of Community Partnerships at the British Museum. The aim was to view...
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