Little Lagos Kollective (LLK): Music, Memory and the Art of Ben and Oliver Enwonwu

🎨 Little Lagos Kollective (LLK) presents:

From traditional Igbo music and highlife to jazz and Afrobeat, music has played a significant role in shaping the artistic landscapes of Ben and Oliver Enwonwu.

Music, Memory and the Art of Ben and Oliver Enwonwu combines art, music, and storytelling in a unique conversation with artist, curator, author, and cultural advocate Oliver Enwonwu. This dialogue aims to explore the relationship between music, memory, and artistic expression through selected works by Oliver and his father, Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE—a defining figure in African modernism.

📚 Moderator: Nike Awoyinka will guide the discussion using landmark works such as Africa Dances, Negritude, and Anyanwu, alongside Oliver's acclaimed pieces Dance of the Gods and Dakar Rhythm II. The conversation will delve into how rhythm, movement, and cultural memory manifest visually. Attendees will learn how art captures the energy, emotion, and resonance of music while exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and the human experience.

At its core, the evening revolves around the music that inspires the art. Oliver Enwonwu will share insights on the sounds, rhythms, and musical traditions that influenced both his father’s and his own artistic visions, revealing the creative influences and cultural experiences reflected in their works.

🔊 Accompanying the talks is a live DJ set by DJ Chris Rocka, enhancing the experience with carefully curated musical selections that foster a dialogue between sound and image, immersing audiences in the artistic realms of Ben and Oliver Enwonwu.

Rhythm in Form is a part conversation, part listening session, and part cultural exploration, offering a unique opportunity to experience the intersections of art, music, and cultural identity through the works of Ben and Oliver Enwonwu.