The Jazzhole: A haven for Music, Literature and Art
By Anjola
20 March 2017
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The Proprietor...
Oh! Can we talk about the proprietor? Mr Tejuosho's desire to provide expatriates with good international and indigenous music in Lagos led him to nurture his interest in collecting music. This act would subsequently lead to the birth of The Jazzhole. He discovered that getting old indigenous music in Nigeria was a feat. Hence he made a decision to work towards making them available in Nigeria. ?Now, he not only collects the music but sells them in an attempt to preserve them for future generations.
Records...
Back to Jazzhole, there?s an astonishing range of musical collections that will be bliss for music lovers. The records collection includes a varied compilation of works from Congolese artists like Abeti Masikini and Tchico Tchicaya to Nigerian artistes like Fela and Asa. Likewise, their literature collection from pan-African Chimamanda Adichie?s Americanah to German Chancellor Merkel's biography is worth exploring.? You can also ask to see the proprietor?s mini- book about Abeokuta.
The?caf?...
There?s a nice little caf? section towards the back of the store. Here you can help yourself to a nice cup of coffee, fresh tea, juices, smoothies, cakes, pastries and delicious sandwiches. This area is complete with?a lovely sitting area, a drum-set and microphones. Try having Espresso and Carrot Cake combo while flipping through any good books; you?ll be thankful you did!
Art...
The Jazzhole has monthly art exhibitions showcasing the beauty of African culture. Through literature, music, arts, and more. They also organize book reviews and book club meetings occasionally. You can get Information about these events and even other arts and cultural events around Lagos while you?re at the front desk. Yes! They are nice like that.
Location
The Jazzhole is located at 168, Awolowo Road, Eti Osa, Lagos. (opposite the Warder's Barracks, near ?Polo Park)Opening hours
Mondays-Saturdays -10am-8pm Sundays-4pm -8pm
Asides the Jazzhole, you might also find these places fun...
Fela Shrine
Address: 1 Nerdic Road ?Agindigbi, Ikeja, Nigeria Thinking about taking your nightlife escapades to the next level? Then think Fela Shrine a.k.a The New Afrika Shrine. From the genre of music to the inspirational story-telling lyrics, not forgetting the sacrosanct palm-wine, get ready to get a political education, a lesson in ?shakin-it? and a constant high!Terra Kulture
Address: 1376 Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria Island, Lagos The internationally acclaimed?art house, Terra Kulture is the home of contemporary visual and theatre arts in Nigeria. It stands as one of only 2 art auction houses in Nigeria, with a collection of over a thousand art pieces from across the country. The Terra Kulture building is home to a restaurant, a craft shop, a?library, a language school and theatre and its central feature; the art gallery.Leave a comment
Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam
06 September 2017
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I love Jazzhole.