Listed Lagosian

The Ibru name may not be a Lagos name, but the history of Lagos would be incomplete, in fact a fallacy, without a mention of legendary Federal Palace hotel. So of course I slid into Actress Elvina Ibru's DM, and just had to get her into the studio. She said YES! and the rest was a conversation in palette. Pour your fav & enjoy! From Lagos with Love. 

I had read, heard and seen some of Ego Boyo's work before I created Listed Listed Lagosian. Every time I read something about her, I always wondered if indeed she was as ward, fun and generous as implied by each article I read about her. She was all of the that and more, much much more. Pour a glass of your fav, and enjoy! From Lagos with Love.

Satchmos Jazz Festival is the brainchild of Dolapo Ajayi. It was once one of the key events on every Listed Lagosian's festival calendar. Dolapo Ajayi believes the success of the Lagos Jazz festivals is another form of showcasing Lagos to the world. I got him in the studio to talk about how his Lagos would ensure the realization of this ambition. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy! From Lagos with Love.

My conversation with Tola Akerele naturally revolved around the arts, music, entertainment and hospitality.  This edition is as rich as her popular boutique hotel/Art gallery/Restaurant/General creative space called Bogobiri & situated in affluent old Lagos, Ikoyi. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy!  From Lagos with Love.

Popular Afrobeats/ hip-hop artist, turned, actor/producer -  Banky W aka Bankole Wellington - is my Listed Lagosian this week. His popular track "Lagos Party", is to Lagos what Alicia Key's Empire State of Mind" is to NYC. But wait till you hear the story of the origin, of the name Wellington. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy! From Lagos with Love.

Songstress and Jazz artist - Ms Ayinke Martins - is not just of authentic Lagos stock, she is also a key finger in the Lagos jazz music landscape with anecdotes and recollections dating back to the the 70s.  During our interview, she wasn't just a generous conversationalist, she also serenaded the airwaves with one of her favourite jazz pieces. Press play to find it which one it was. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy!  From Lagos with Love.

Akintunde Disu is a climate activist and one of the natives, responsible for the growing trend of "Staycations" in Lagos/ Nigerian. He is the founder of Pop Beach club & resort. Kitunde joins me to talk about the conflicting relationship he has with his home city, its grown and changing landscape, and the eroding sealine.  His love for Lagos was apparent in every sentence. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy. From Lagos with Love.

The LISTED LAGOSIAN is a Lagos-centric show designed to showcase the many characters of Lagos, through anecdotes from her residents, Indigenes, and lovers.

When most people hear the name Ade Bantu, you always hear them yell - AFROPOLITAN VIBES!! That’s the spirit this social activist, culture ambassador, and funk-music artist, brought to our conversation.  Press play to hear his thoughts on Lagos, and especially Lagos and climate change. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy!  From Lagos with Love.

When I asked director & playwright - Ifeoma Fafunwa to be my guest this week, she and I knew it was going to be the radio equivalent of a girls lunch about her Lagos, not least because it took a while to snatch the time out of her diary, and of course, it was better than I expected. Press play to be part of the fun. Pour a glass of your fav, & enjoy!  From Lagos with Love.