
I’m Writing my First Novel!
Posted August 6th, 2017 by Lolade in Blog, Events, Writing
It has been quite some time! In Yoruba we say “eku jo meta” or like I like to say, “eku jo mewa”. It’s basically a greeting acknowledging that it’s been a reeeeeal long time. It seems I dust off my WordPress login once a year lately. For those who don’t know, I will be starting […]

My Heart is in Ake Right Now
Posted November 21st, 2014 by Lolade in AFRiCKA, Blog, Culture, Events, Nigeria
This post is dedicated to Mercy Omeike, RIP, and all the beautiful people from AABF 2013. As it is the one-year anniversary of the first annual Ake Festival, my mind runs there frequently this week. There was no precedent for what I experienced at last year’s festival and I imagine there won’t be anything […]
Ake 2013 Photos
Posted November 20th, 2014 by Lolade in AFRiCKA, Blog, Culture, Events, Nigeria
Prof. Soyinka with Ogun State royalty.
Prof. Wole Soyinka
Wale A. + Adepero O.
Seun Ariyo, Tope Folarin, Lolade Siyonbola, Adepero Oduye, Dele Shoneyin
Ayesha Pande
Nana’s jewelry
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Adepero O, Busayo O, Ololade
Binyavanga Wainaina
Tope Folarin + Victor Ehikhamenor
The house that Fela grew up in, Abeokuta
Abeokuta
Baobab fruit, Olumo Rock
At Olumo Rock
At the Adire Institute
Adire in progress
At the Adire Institute
Batik in progress
You’re Invited, and I’m Excited
Posted October 10th, 2013 by Lolade in AFRiCKA, Blog, Business, Culture, Events
I am so excited and looking forward to hosting you at our event this Saturday. As the Word says, everything starts with a thought. This project started with a THOUGHT and through favor became much more than that. We are very excited to be hosting the very first Nollywood New York Film Series event this […]

Performance this Sunday: Ijustmetme, St. Luke’s Theatre
Posted May 20th, 2013 by Lolade in Blog, Events, Love
I went to Philly for my first performance in the City of Brotherly Love last year, and I definitely felt the love! I learned so much from the speakers and the dialogue at this event and was truly blessed to be invited. I performed a few pieces, mostly focused on love, relationships, finding your purpose. […]