Drop-in events
Music: Music Programmed by NATIVE Sound System (featuring Play Piem)
Level 1 Bridge
18.00–21.30
NATIVE Sound System brings a fresh twist to the hall parties that have defined the British-Nigerian music experience with a special Tate Late edition of Till Day Break, their signature African Dance Music night curated by co-founder Sholz. Founded by the team behind The NATIVE, the influential African media platform telling stories from the global Black diaspora through music, content, and IRL experiences, NATIVE Sound System continues to shape the sound of contemporary African culture.
Joining the line-up is London-based sound-system Play Piem, founded by K9, whose nights have redefined the Black British alternative scene amid London’s rapidly evolving nightlife As a DJ, Sholz has played international festivals including Afro Nation and DLT Malta, and as a producer, he’s collaborated with contemporary African music flag-bearers like ODUMODUBLVCK, Tiwa Savage and Ayra Starr.
Music: Music Programmed by FF Projects
Corner Bar, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
18.00–21.30
For future events @tatecornerbar
FF Projects presents Nigeria Now, a musical celebration of contemporary Nigerian culture, with live DJ sets across the Corner Bar and Terrace Bar. Inspired by the legacy of Nigerian modernism, the evening explores how its impact continues to shape today’s sounds and cultural expression.
Catch an all-night set from JJess. JJess, is a London-based DJ, curator, music researcher and broadcaster working across music, media and community. She is the founder of Dancefloor Theory, a multi-dimensional platform and research project that explores the intersectionality of the Black British experience and electronic music. Having toured with PinkPantheress and produced radio for Sampha, she was named an artist to watch by The Face Magazine for her authentic community-driven approach to sound and storytelling.
Music: Music Programmed by FF Projects
Terrace Bar, Blavatnik Building, Level 1
18.00–21.30
Catch sets from Tone and Sample Chief.
Tone is a DJ and broadcaster with an NTS residency, known for championing music from the African continent and its global diaspora. Her show Diaspora Distins (formerly Worldwide FM, now Oroko Radio) spotlights emerging and established talent across these scenes. Her work and guest appearances span NTS, Rinse, Balamii, Foundation FM, and more. Expect soulful, percussive selections rooted in the motherland and its far-reaching rhythms.
Sample Chief is a global platform dedicated to celebrating African music, history, and culture, with a mission to promote music knowledge and discovery. Stories and research are shared across digital channels, while special projects and immersive live moments allow Sample Chief’s community to collectively dive deeper into the world of African music and culture.
Workshop: Food is Medicine – Collage and Drawing the Language of Food with Chiizii
Blavatnik Building, Level 2
18.00–21.30
In this masterclass artist Chiizii will guide you through collage and drawing as creative tools for exploring personal food cultures and memories. You’ll learn how to use Chiizii’s process of collage as highlighting and drawing as note-taking, to translate experience into visual language. Chiizii is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher with a practice grounded in painting, collage, and textile design. Her work is deeply informed by Igbo, Nigerian and broader African experiences.
Talks: 10 Minute Talks
Various times, throughout the building
Join Ten Minute Talks and meet volunteers and staff from across Tate who bring our artworks to life as they share personal insights and fresh perspectives into works from the collection.
Workshop: Tate Draw
Starr Foyer, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1 and Blavatnik Building, Level 3
18.00–21.30
Head to our drawing desks and bring your creations to life with digital sketch pads. Tate Draw is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Ticket Required
Music: Music and Performance Programmed by NATIVE Records
South Tanks, Blavatnik Building, Level 0
18.00–21.30
Join Lagos-based label NATIVE Records for an exclusive live performance and DJ set in the iconic South Tanks. Full line-up coming soon.
*Requires a free ticket, available to book here on 31 October at 11.00
Talk: Panel Talk Curated by Boy.Brother.Friend
Starr Cinema, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
19.00–20.00
Join a conversation, followed by a Q&A, on Nigerian diaspora fashion and style with Kk Obi and Torishéju Dumi, hosted by Willy Ndatira
Kk Obi is a Nigerian stylist and creative director working between London and Lagos. His work celebrates emerging talent and explores urgent cultural and social dialogues. He is the founder of Boy.Brother.Friend, a biannual print publication and digital platform that champions new voices and diverse perspectives.
Torishéju Dumi is a British fashion designer and founder of Torishéju. Her work redefines the boundaries of contemporary fashion, expanding understandings of Black artistry. Influenced by her Nigerian-Brazilian heritage, Dumi is a graduate of the BA Menswear course at London College of Fashion and MA Fashion at Central Saint Martins. An alumna of Lee Alexander McQueen’s Sarabande Foundation, she honed her craft at celebrated houses like CÉLINE, Ann Demeulemeester and Giles Deacon. Through TORISHÉJU, Dumi explores folklore and cultural memory through a personal lens.
Willy Ndatira (also known as William Cult) is an art director and editor whose collaborations span brands and publishers such as Gucci, JORDANLUCA, Polimoda Florence, Fantastic Man, The Perfect Magazine, i-D, and Another Man. They are also the co-founder of the experimental fashion collective CULT.11AD.
*Requires a free ticket, available to book here on 31 October at 11.00
Tour: African Heritage Tour
Meet at the Level 2 tour meeting point in the Natalie Bell Building, at the entrance to In the Studio
19.00-20.00
Join us for an African Heritage Tour at Tate Modern. Discover artworks that celebrate and explore African and Caribbean heritage, culture and history. Our guides will lead you through a curated selection of artworks, offering fresh insights and inspiring stories behind each one. Please be aware this tour may reference slavery, violence and racism.
*Requires a free ticket, available to book here on 31 October at 11.00
