Nigerian Modernism

Find out more about the Nigerian Modernism exhibition with our exhibition guide.

Need a bigger font size? Download the Large Print Guide.

Make a day of it and discover our Nigerian Modernism-inspired lunch, created by acclaimed chef Aji Akokomi, founder of Akara and Akoko. See the exhibition then enjoy a snack and two courses from our special set menu in our stunning Restaurant afterwards. The menu is an exclusive collaboration with Aji Akokomi, the founder of Akara, a London restaurant that celebrates Nigerian heritage through modern interpretations of traditional dishes.

Available as an option with 11.15, 12.00, or 12.45 exhibition entry followed by lunch.

£54* for exhibition entry, welcome snack and two-course set menu

*A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill

Snack

Crispy Plaintain, Aubergine Yassa Sauce (vg)

Starter

BBQ Prawn Akara, Sosu Kaani:

A modern take on akara – black-eyed bean fritters, here filled with barbecued prawn and paired with sosu kaani, a Senegalese chilli sauce balancing heat and sweetness.

Main

Lagos Chicken (BBQ Poussin), Green Pepper Sauce, Crispy Skin:

Poussin marinated in chilli mop sauce and spices, barbecued in a Lagos street-style tradition, and finished with crispy chicken.

Sweet

Guava Sorbet and Pineapple Sauce:

Smooth, fragrant guava sorbet paired with tangy pineapple sauce.

Drinks

Chapman Orange, Lemon, Lime, Hibiscus, Sugar, Sparkling water

Jollof Bloody Mary

All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner street. There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

• Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
• A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
• Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.

To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

Download Tate Modern map

For more information before your visit:

• Email hello@tate.org.uk
• Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 10.00–17.00)

Check all Tate Modern accessibility information