Lion & Lilac set to host a Black History Month Special at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club

After a successful Black History Month Special, which was held in October 2023. Lion & Lilac returns with another edition to showcase even further, leading black voices in the North of England. The event will feature six incredible artists with their unique voices, all in one venue, which includes Degna Stone, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Omotayo… Continue reading Lion & Lilac set to host a Black History Month Special at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club

Jide Badmus, Christtie Jay, Omotayo Sangofadeji set to headline at Lion and Lilac’s National Poetry Day Event

UK Based Arts Organisation, Lion and Lilac will treat lovers of poetry to a National Poetry Day Event in line with this year’s theme of “The Environment”. The event will feature both established and emerging voices on the African and United Kingdom’s literary scene. Among the headliners is Jide Badmus, who is the author of… Continue reading Jide Badmus, Christtie Jay, Omotayo Sangofadeji set to headline at Lion and Lilac’s National Poetry Day Event

Black Northern Writers Shaping the Literary Culture on the Tyne

Since time immemorial, the written word has transcended borders and writers who, either through economic migration, adventure, self-preservation, or the sanctity of their pen, have found refuge in new territories. These new cities have become homes to the erudite ones who have enraptured us through their published works and literary talents. Tyne and Wear in… Continue reading Black Northern Writers Shaping the Literary Culture on the Tyne