Theme: Hybrid Identities
Concept Statement:
The Lagos Fringe Festival 2025 invites artists, performers, and audiences to explore the complexities of Hybrid Identities. In a world where borders are blurring, cultures are intersecting, and identities are evolving, this theme delves into the multifaceted nature of human experience.
Sub-Themes:
- Cultural Fusion: Exploring the blending of traditional and modern cultures, and the emergence of new identities.
- Identity Politics: Investigating the intersections of identity, power, and social justice.
- Digital Selves: Examining the impact of technology on identity formation and expression.
- Border Crossings: Celebrating the stories of migration, diaspora, and the search for belonging.
Tuesday - 18th November
| Time | Event | Synopsis | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visual Arts Exhibition / Film screening |
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Museum (down) |
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11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
THE AI FASHION DESIGN PARTNER – FROM PROMPT TO PROTOTYPE by Sola Babatunde |
This workshop is to educate participants on how to use AI as a tool to take a fashion design idea from a simple text “prompt” to a tangible “prototype.” |
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
ACTOR’S WORKSHOP |
The acting workshop is focused on using the Meisner technique to unlock truth, spontaneity, and emotional connection in performance. The participants will learn how to “live truthfully under imaginary circumstances” and connect to text through genuine impulse rather than pre-planned performance. |
Museum (Up) |
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4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Ideas Exchange : Pitching and Networking with Brenda Fashugba, Nike Jonah |
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KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
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03:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Film screening |
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Museum (Up) |
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6:00 PM |
Opening Night |
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Main Stage |
Wednesday - 19th November
| Time | Event | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visual Arts Exhibition / Film screening |
Museum (down) |
– |
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Moonbeam: Interrogating the Intersection of Journalism and Creative Storytelling by Anote Ajeluorou |
Musuem (Up) |
– |
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10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Digital Craft: A 3D Printing Masterclass for Prop, Set, and Costume Design by Chuks Oteke |
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
– |
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Sacred Sounds, Secular Spaces by Debbie Ohiri |
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
– |
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3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Film screening |
Museum (Up) |
– |
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6:00 PM |
Lagos Fringe Tribe Party |
Food court |
Karaoke, Comedy, Participants performances, Spoken word. (Membership badge for the Lagos Fringe Tribe, shirts). |
Thursday - 20th November
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visual Arts Exhibition / Film screening |
Museum (down) |
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Film screening |
Museum (Up) |
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Women In The Arts Gender Equitable storytelling Workshop : Let’s talk about men
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KONGI’S Harvest (UP/DOWN) |
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Women in the Arts Luncheon Film Screening and Luncheon |
KONGI’S Harvest (UP/DOWN) |
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5:00 PM |
Theatre – SONG UNBURIED (International Theatre Showcase – Zimbabwe) |
AMPHITHEATRE |
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7:00 PM |
IRIE VIBES |
FOOD COURT |
Friday - 21st November
| Time | Event | About/Synopsis | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Film screening |
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Museum (Up) |
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11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Visual arts exhibition / Film Screening |
|
Museum (Down) |
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9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
BASSLINE RESET : Personal & Business Development Camp for Creatives |
A masterclass on financial literacy, branding, contracts, and content monetization for creatives |
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
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1:00PM – 2:00PM |
Through the Rays for students (A stage Play) |
Through the Rays unravels a gripping tale of brotherhood lost, as a once-united community battles betrayal, greed, and the scars of a fractured land. Four seekers journey to cleanse their soil and restore harmony, unaware that among them hides a traitor feeding the very chaos they seek to end. At the sacred place of solace, truth erupts in a fiery clash—will unity triumph, or will treachery extinguish the last rays of hope? |
Esther’s Revenge |
|
3:00 PM |
Dear Diary (International Theatre Showcase – United Kingdom) |
Dear Diary is a one woman, mixed-media theatrical production centered on a woman named Eunice, who finds herself at a crossroads in life. Looking back at unmet expectations and forward into uncertainty, Eunice begins asking herself hard, necessary questions: How did I get here? What do I truly want? |
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
3:00 PM – 4:00PM |
Combining words and Movement : Performance lab by Funmi Adewole Elliot |
The goal of this lab is to experiment with the combination of words and movement in performance in experimental ways. We will explore speaking and dancing, spoken words and physical action and moving to the words of a narrator, finding interesting combinations for performance. |
KONGI’S HARVEST (DOWN) |
|
4:00 PM |
In a city near a forest (International Theatre Showcase – United Kingdom) |
Step into Kemi’s wonderful world of forest folktales. A show for the young and young at heart. |
KONGI’S HARVEST (DOWN) |
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4:00 PM |
BASSLINE GROOVE PILOT : A DJ Clinic |
A practical workshops on music, mixing, and branding for upcoming DJs, with special consideration for young female DJs. |
Museum (down) |
|
4:30 PM |
ROUND TABLE (STAGE PLAY) |
A story of a mother and her child , a story of reconciliation and wishing to turn back the end of time . |
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
5:00 PM |
Factory Reset ( International Theatre Showcase – United Kingdom) |
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AMPHITHEATRE |
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6:00 PM |
Film exhibition and Awards |
|
MAIN STAGE |
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7:00 PM |
AkwaIbom Special |
|
AMPHITHEATRE |
|
10:00 PM |
Y2K Party |
|
MAIN STAGE |
Saturday - 22nd November
| Time | Event | About/Synopsis | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
|
10:00 AM |
Visual Arts Exhibition |
|
Museum |
|
11:00 AM |
Prompt Engineering with Obinna Okerekeocha |
|
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
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12:00 PM |
Founder’s conversation with Obinna Okerekeocha and Olufemi Oguntamu |
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KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
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3:00 PM |
Second thoughts |
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KONGI’S HARVEST (DOWN) |
|
3:00 PM |
EMBALMER INSIDE |
An expose on the challenges of a Nigerian UK immigrant |
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
4:00PM |
Once Upon An Elephant |
A theatrical display of a text in the curriculum of secondary schools across English speaking west Africa whose theme of power hungry leadership mentality at the cost of harmony,well-being and fundamental values still reverberates today in Africa |
AMPHITHEATRE |
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4:00 PM |
Esther’s Revenge |
|
Museum |
|
4:30 PM |
tHERapy |
|
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
5:00 PM |
ECHOES OF THE MASK
By ENT PRODUCTION |
In a society obsessed with image, five strangers gather at a public speaking event themed “Speak Your Truth.” Each carries a carefully constructed mask, a version of themselves polished for survival: a top-performing student under cultural pressure, a charming influencer hiding insecurity, a pastor wrestling with doubt, a rebellious youth misunderstood by all, and a quiet cleaner who’s seen it all.
As they wait backstage, their true selves begin to surface in whispers, sighs, and silent struggles. Tensions rise, identities clash, and emotional walls begin to crumble. In a powerful collision of spoken word, monologues, and unfiltered dialogue, each character is forced to confront not only who they are, but who they are becoming.
Through the cracks in their masks, they begin to see fragments of each other.
And in those echoes… truth finally speaks. |
KONGI’S HARVEST DOWN |
|
5:00 PM |
Moon Bird |
Moonbirds is a dance production that takes the audience on a choreographic journey around the Lagos metropolis.
Conceptualized and choreographed by renowned dancer Obiajulu Ozegbe, the work takes Lagos as its canvas, reimagined through the eyes and bodies of dancers who embody both fragility and resilience.
With its unique choreographic language, Moonbirds transcends mere storytelling to offer an embodied meditation on urban life, community, and imagination. The work is crafted to engage both children and adults. |
MAIN STAGE |
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6:00 PM |
Rookie Mistakes |
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KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
|
6:30 PM |
Through the Rays |
Through the Rays unravels a gripping tale of brotherhood lost, as a once-united community battles betrayal, greed, and the scars of a fractured land. Four seekers journey to cleanse their soil and restore harmony, unaware that among them hides a traitor feeding the very chaos they seek to end. At the sacred place of solace, truth erupts in a fiery clash—will unity triumph, or will treachery extinguish the last rays of hope? |
MAIN STAGE |
|
7:00 PM |
Center stage / BASSLINE KING – DJ Battle |
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FOOD COURT |
|
7:00 PM |
Theater Arts Students Festival and Awards (TASFA) |
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AMPHITHEATRE |
|
7:00PM |
FEMI LEYE and The Jazz Republic |
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TERRA CULTURE |
|
10:00 PM |
RAVE |
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MAIN STAGE |
Sunday - 23rd November
| Time | Event | About/Synopsis | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
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1:00 PM |
The Last Page (A theatre performance) |
Bimpe a Yoruba woman is married to the love of her life Obinna a young soldier who is drafted to fight in the Biafra war. Can their love stand the test of war, tribalism and everything that sees to destroy them? |
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
|
2:00 PM |
EMBALMER INSIDE (A theatre performance) |
An expose on the challenges of a Nigerian UK immigrant |
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
3:00 PM |
Second thoughts (A theatre performance) |
|
KONGI’S HARVEST (DOWN) |
|
3:30 PM |
tHERapy (A theatre performance) |
tHERapy is a compelling one-woman play that intimately portrays the life of Deola, a young Nigerian woman navigating the complexities of identity, family and societal expectations. The play intricately weaves together vignettes exploring themes of familial relationships, particularly the subtle dynamics within her extended family, love and heartbreak, and the challenges of gender in Nigerian culture, including situations of sexual harassment and assault. Through Deola’s candid storytelling, the play offers a poignant reflection on the strength and vulnerability of womanhood.v |
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
4:00 PM |
Dear applicants (A theatre performance) |
Dear Applicant is a gripping stage play that exposes the harsh realities faced by Nigerian graduates in their quest for employment. The story follows the journey of Mayowa, a bright and ambitious young graduate, as he navigates the treacherous job market. |
MUSEUM |
|
4:00 PM |
The Last Page (A theatre performance) |
Bimpe a Yoruba woman is married to the love of her life Obinna a young soldier who is drafted to fight in the Biafra war. Can their love stand the test of war, tribalism and everything that sees to destroy them? |
KONGI’S HARVEST (UP) |
|
5:00 PM |
RED MARIA (International Dance Showcase – Brasil) |
Red Maria, a solo performed by Bel Sôuza, is an intimate and visceral journey that transforms experiences of violence and oppression into acts of awareness, resilience, and resistance. The work calls upon the figure of Pombogira—an Afro-Brazilian spiritual entity who embodies desire, freedom, and the defiance of social conventions—interwoven with stories from Inventário Vermelho, a book organized by Brazilian writer Danielle Andrade. In these traditions, Pombogira is inseparable from the essence of the feminine: she moves in the space where pain meets pleasure, where strength coexists with vulnerability, where freedom confronts taboo. Through her presence, the mysteries of womanhood are revealed. Inventário Vermelho brought together the voices of 21 women from across Brazil, each writing letters that recounted experiences of protagonism and survival. For every story of suffering, another responded with a gesture of healing—creating a living fabric of wounds, resilience, and renewal. Guided by the color of blood—a symbol of both life and loss—Red Maria unfolds as a ritual of presence. Through words, chants, and movements, Bel Sôuza weaves a bridge between the visible and the invisible, piecing together fragments to reconstruct memory, dignity, and collective strength. |
KONGI’S HARVEST (DOWN) |
|
5:00 PM |
TENTS (A theatre performance) |
As Mayowa’s search for employment becomes increasingly desperate, he begins to question the system and the government’s lack of infrastructure to support the youth. His frustrations are amplified by the stark contrast between the promises of politicians and the harsh realities of everyday life. |
AMPHITHEATRE |
|
5:30 PM |
Through the rays (A theatre performance) |
Through the Rays unravels a gripping tale of brotherhood lost, as a once-united community battles betrayal, greed, and the scars of a fractured land. Four seekers journey to cleanse their soil and restore harmony, unaware that among them hides a traitor feeding the very chaos they seek to end. At the sacred place of solace, truth erupts in a fiery clash—will unity triumph, or will treachery extinguish the last rays of hope? |
ESTHER’S REVENGE |
|
6:00 PM |
Gbegorun (A theatre performance) |
Through Mayowa’s story, “Dear Applicant” sheds light on the endemic issues plaguing Nigerian society, including: |
MAIN STAGE |
Tuesday - 18th November (1:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
| Time | Film |
|---|---|
|
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM |
Steal. Kill. Destroy! |
|
2:12 PM – 2:42 PM |
Sounds of Silence |
|
2:44 PM – 3:12 PM |
The Art We Wear |
|
3:14 PM – 3:42 PM |
ART-HACK |
|
3:44 PM – 4:11 PM |
Pedophile |
|
4:13 PM – 4:39 PM |
She’s Got Courage to Love |
|
4:41 PM – 5:03 PM |
Mom Minding the Mosque |
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5:05 PM – 5:27 PM |
Two Of Us |
|
5:29 PM – 5:51 PM |
ISEKONU |
|
5:53 PM – 6:13 PM |
Beyond Olympic Glory |
Wednesday - 19th November (1:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
| Time | Film |
|---|---|
|
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM |
The New Nomads |
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1:52 PM – 2:12 PM |
Mofe |
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2:14 PM – 2:34 PM: |
The Boy from the Window |
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2:36 PM – 2:56 PM |
MARA |
|
2:58 PM – 3:18 PM |
Tell it no more |
|
3:20 PM – 3:39 PM |
Faded Blue |
|
3:41 PM – 4:00 PM |
Silenciados |
|
4:02 PM – 4:20 PM |
Oga Mike |
|
4:22 PM – 4:40 PM |
Record found here |
|
4:42 PM – 5:00 PM |
In Her Shoes |
|
5:02 PM – 5:20 PM |
On Our Skin |
|
5:22 PM – 5:39 PM |
Gym Classes |
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5:41 PM – 5:58 PM |
Reverie |
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6:00 PM – 6:16 PM |
THE THING ABOUT FINE LINES |
Thursday - 20th November (1:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
| Time | Film |
|---|---|
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1:30 PM – 1:46 PM |
Are We Still Friends? |
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1:48 PM – 2:04 PM |
Living On the Edge |
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2:06 PM – 2:22 PM |
İRİN ÀJÒ (The Journey) |
|
2:24 PM – 2:40 PM |
Dusty Dreams |
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2:42 PM – 2:57 PM |
Night Shift |
|
2:59 PM – 3:20 PM |
The Veil |
|
3:22 PM – 3:32 PM |
SEIGE |
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3:34 PM – 3:52 PM |
OVISA |
|
3:54 PM – 4:05 PM |
Bleached Out |
|
4:07 PM – 4:22 PM |
Baby Factory |
|
4:24 PM – 4:42 PM |
Ogun Ola : War is coming |
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4:44 PM – 5:04 PM |
IFA Therapy |
|
5:06 PM – 5:13 PM |
I am Awele’s Daughter |
|
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM |
Salt |
|
5:49 PM – 6:03 PM |
Face of Death |
|
6:05 PM – 6:19 PM |
UNDER THE HOOD |
|
6:21 PM – 6:28 PM |
I Never Left |
Friday - 21st November (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
| Time | Film |
|---|---|
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10:00 AM – 10:14 AM |
Dapo |
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10:16 AM – 10:29 AM |
Message from Anonymous |
|
10:31 AM – 10:44 AM |
A Still Life |
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10:46 AM – 10:59 AM |
Tomorrow My Time Will Come |
|
11:01 AM – 11:13 AM |
Coop |
|
11:15 AM – 11:27 AM |
To He Who Wants Nothing More |
|
11:29 AM – 11:41 AM |
Fine Girl |
|
11:43 AM – 11:55 AM |
Ebirén Re |
|
11:57 AM – 12:08 PM |
Beneath Command |
|
12:10 PM – 12:21 PM |
ΚΑΝΤΑ: ΝΟO CHALLENGERS |
|
12:23 PM – 12:34 PM |
Chimera |
|
12:36 PM – 12:46 PM |
Late Night Conversations |
|
12:48 PM – 12:58 PM |
MI YI DIMA |
|
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM |
Mother |
|
1:12 PM – 1:22 PM |
Tick time |
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1:24 PM – 1:34 PM |
Recompense |
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1:36 PM – 1:45 PM |
The Old Soldier |
|
1:47 PM – 1:56 PM |
Missing link |
|
1:58 PM – 2:05 PM |
For what it is |
|
2:07 PM – 2:13 PM |
The Ocean Is Closed on Mondays |
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2:15 PM – 2:21 PM |
A Wet Shadow |
|
2:23 PM – 2:28 PM |
ALONE |
|
2:30 PM – 2:35 PM |
IKPUO (THE UNION) |
|
2:37 PM – 2:42 PM |
Iron Condemn |
|
2:44 PM – 2:49 PM |
No be me |
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2:51 PM – 2:54 PM |
The Unseen Wounds |