Vanguard Allure

Top Menu

  • Vanguard

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
  • Vanguard

logo

Vanguard Allure

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Ninety: Building A Legacy

      July 4, 2022
      0
    • Sandra Chukwudozie: The Energy Trailblazer

      June 26, 2022
      0
    • Oluyemi Orija: Heartbeat For Indigent Inmates

      June 20, 2022
      0
    • Blessing Ifeoma Dim and Chigozie Celestine Orji's Wedding

      June 16, 2022
      0
    • Gbemisola Olowookere: Raising Uncommon Generation

      June 6, 2022
      0
    • Wendy Ologe: On Better Parenting

      May 30, 2022
      0
    • Behold Nollywood's Game Changing Producers

      May 15, 2022
      0
    • Faith Morey: Supermodel Living Her Dream

      May 9, 2022
      0
    • Linda Uneze: The Transformational Coach

      May 1, 2022
      0
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
    • Adele acknowledges interest in having more kids

      July 6, 2022
      0
    • Burna Boy reveals Toni Braxton gets 60 per cent of sales from ...

      July 6, 2022
      0
    • Nollywood Director, Wasiu Onitilo is dead

      July 4, 2022
      0
    • Babatunde Gbadamosi derides Funke Akindele over failed marriage

      July 4, 2022
      0
    • Ricky Martins, accused of domestic violence

      July 4, 2022
      0
    • Toyin Abraham celebrates hubby Kolawole Ajeyemi as turns a year older

      Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi's team debunks rumour of marital crisis

      July 2, 2022
      0
    • Anita to divorce Paul Okoye for sleeping with maid

      July 2, 2022
      0
    • Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, begins lupus treatment in US

      July 2, 2022
      0
    • Sammie Okposo and wife celebrate wedding anniversary amidst cheating drama

      July 2, 2022
      0
  • Writer, sexual assault victim, Ese Walter, recounts experience

  • Months after Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott to perform in sold-out concert.

  • Banky-W reveals song ‘Ebute Meta’ was inspired by 50 Cent, not Rihanna

  • Actress, Ufoma Mcdermott reveals why she no longer post pictures taken with actresses, Chioma, Oboli, Jumb

  • Otedola travels to France to see Tinubu, prays for his aspirations to become president.

EventNews
Home›Event›Memoires from ‘Lagos to London’ book launch

Memoires from ‘Lagos to London’ book launch

December 12,2021
Share:

By Yemisi Suleiman

The physical launch of the fictional novel, ‘Lagos to London’ by Lola Aworanti-Ekugo took place on Tuesday the 30th of November 2021.

‘Lagos to London’ book tells a story of the reality in Nigeria today where most people are leaving the country in a bid to seek greener pastures. The novel takes readers on a journey of two Nigerians, Remi Coker and Nnamdi Okonkwo from different backgrounds. They leave the shores of Nigeria full of hope to further their education abroad. Remi, who is from the prestigious Coker family is expected to return home after her law degree to run the family law firm, while Nnamdi, frustrated by the federal university, strikes plans to escape Nigeria and never to return. The story follows their journey of newfound freedom, the realities of life in the United Kingdom and the dilemma of whether to remain or return to Nigeria

The event was an absolute success and was graced with the presence of dignitaries and important guests such as the Chief Host, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones; the Keynote Speaker, Architect Tonye Patrick Cole mni; Lead Pastor of the Elevation Church, Pastor Godman Akinlabi with his beautiful wife, Pastor Mrs. Bolarinwa Akinlabi, Pastor Kola Fayemi, Lead Pastor of TEC Ikoyi; Sir Olutoyin Okeowo and his wife, Lady Adejoke Okeowo; Deputy Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria, Mr. Gbenga Shobo, Managing Director, Ecobank, Mr Mr. Patrick Akunwutan and a representative of the Honourable Minister of State- Federal Minstry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu S. Ogah, to mention a few.

Also present were students from Chalcedony School with their principal, Mr. Odeniyi Odewale.

The launch, anchored by MC SACO, began with art exhibitions from various artists namely, Oyelade Oyewole, Kareem Oyeneye, and Merenini Williams, who through their artworks, gave their interpretations of ‘Lagos to London’, and promoted the relationship between both cultures, and a beautiful saxophone performance by Fikun Saxofix.

The opening remark was given by Ben Llewellyn-Jones, the British Deputy High Commissioner, and Chief Host of the event. He expressed his love for the book and the story it tells. He said, “Lagos to London touches on relevant discussions, speaks to the cultural exchange and how the relationship between the two countries can grow.” He went ahead to encourage people to buy the book.

The author, Lola Aworanti-Ekugo, then stepped forward to give a short remark about the background of the book and expressed gratitude for the support and participation of everyone present. She noted that Lagos to London was inspired by her story of leaving Nigeria during her teenage years. In her words, “While it was beautiful to leave the country, it can also be difficult, and many people lose their way. This is a book that inspires you to follow your dreams and find your own path whether it be in Nigeria or abroad”. Lola hopes that her novel will impact lives and help people discover themselves. She hopes that one day it will be incorporated into the school curriculum given its emphasis on shaping and empowering young minds.

The Keynote Speaker, Architect Tonye Patrick Cole mni co-founder, and former group executive director, Sahara Group went ahead to praise Lola’s artistry, acknowledging that he could easily relate to almost all the characters in the book. He expressed, “The writing was truly delightful, the tension from Remi was poignant and real. The book tells a story of each of us.

Mr. Chibuzor Duru, the representative of the Honourable Minister of State- Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu S. Ogah, gave the goodwill message and noted that some copies of the book will be shared to people.

Giving the vote of thanks, the mother of the author, Chief Mrs. Oyenike Aworanti, described Lola as multi-talented and narrated her journey into becoming a published author as a great achievement.

Tagsbook launchLagos to London
Previous Article

Tufe Ananze is the Face of Zikel ...

Next Article

Miss India wins Miss Universe 2021 (photos)

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Allure MagazineLook of the dayNews

    Look of the day: Amara Kanu

    July 19, 2017
    By allure1
  • Allure MagazineNews

    10 Looks from Toke Makinwa’s book launch

    November 29, 2016
    By allure1
  • African printAllure WomanCareerEventsFeatureslifestyleTrending

    Dora Akunyili’s daughter to release heroic memoir on her

    January 22, 2022
    By joy onuorah
  • News

    Value and Re-orientation: NGO unveils book

    December 17, 2019
    By Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
  • Allure MagazineNews

    Shame!!! “Ultra modern” toilet House of Assembly member allegedly built for her community stirs commotion! (Photos)

    July 24, 2017
    By allure1
  • Allure MagazineNews

    “She said yes!!!!” – Actor John Dumelo excitedly announces engagement

    January 22, 2018
    By allure1
0

  • Allure MagazineEntertainmentmusicNews

    Midem African Forum Holds Successfully in Lagos, Nigeria

  • When Lagos Apex Lions Club trained Youths on Adire/Batik making
    News

    When Lagos Apex Lions Club trained Youths on Adire/Batik making

  • EntertainmentNews

    ‘Mummy of 3 loading’; Di’Ja expecting third child

  • 5312
    Followers
  • 12744
    Likes

Timeline

  • July 6, 2022

    Writer, sexual assault victim, Ese Walter, recounts experience

  • July 6, 2022

    Months after Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott to perform in sold-out concert.

  • July 6, 2022

    Banky-W reveals song ‘Ebute Meta’ was inspired by 50 Cent, not Rihanna

  • July 6, 2022

    Actress, Ufoma Mcdermott reveals why she no longer post pictures taken with actresses, Chioma, Oboli, Jumb

  • July 6, 2022

    Otedola travels to France to see Tinubu, prays for his aspirations to become president.

Categories

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our magazine!

  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Writer, sexual assault victim, Ese Walter, recounts experience

    By joy onuorah
    July 6, 2022
  • Months after Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott to perform in sold-out concert.

    By joy onuorah
    July 6, 2022
  • Banky-W reveals song ‘Ebute Meta’ was inspired by 50 Cent, not Rihanna

    By joy onuorah
    July 6, 2022
  • Actress, Ufoma Mcdermott reveals why she no longer post pictures taken with actresses, Chioma, Oboli, ...

    By joy onuorah
    July 6, 2022
  • Chioma Jesus, Sammie Okposo, Midnight Crew set for #THUGGLA2018

    By RITA
    April 24, 2018
  • American rapper, Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer prize for 2017 ‘Damn’ album

    By RITA
    April 17, 2018
  • Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti drops new album titled ‘Black Times’ 

    By RITA
    April 23, 2018
  • Actor, Yul Edochie declares intention to run for presidency

    By RITA
    April 23, 2018

Entertainment

  • July 6, 2022

    Months after Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott to perform in sold-out concert.

  • July 6, 2022

    Banky-W reveals song ‘Ebute Meta’ was inspired by 50 Cent, not Rihanna

  • July 6, 2022

    Actress, Ufoma Mcdermott reveals why she no longer post pictures taken with actresses, Chioma, Oboli, Jumb

  • July 6, 2022

    Kcee reveals he had plans to feature Chris Brown or Trey Songz on ‘Limpopo’

  • July 6, 2022

    Life Coach, Solomon Buchi announces engagement to lover (photos)

Follow us