Digitalism: Exploring what it means to be alternative in the digital age

In an ode to Nigerian Alté culture, the French embassy in Nigeria, the French Institute in Nigeria (FIN), Abba Makama and Anthony Dike, have partnered to present a four-in-one event, titled, Digitalism.

The aim of the event is to get the audience to explore and reflect on what it means to be alternative in the digital age.

Holding at O’DA gallery in Lagos on Saturday 23rd November, 2024, ‘Digitalism’ will feature virtual and augmented reality experiences, a documentary screening and panel discussion and a vinyl dj set by Jomi Marcus-Bello.

The highlight of the event will be the Lagos premiere of the documentary ‘The kids are O.K’ by Nigerian film director, Abba Makama.

The documentary explores the different forms taken by ‘alté’ culture in Nigeria, and more specifically in Lagos. In opposition to the ‘main stream’, ‘alté’ culture is expressed in fashion, music, sport and gender identity.

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The documentary sets out to meet the various players who identify with this movement, questioning their place in society and trying to define what unites them.

The screening will be followed by a discussion and a question and answer session moderated by the director of The Republic journal, awake Lawal alongside film director, Abba Makama; Jomi Marcus-Bello (WAF), Kunle Tejuosho (Jazzhole) and creative director/designer/stylist, Ashley Okoli.

The French embassy in Nigeria and the French Institute in Nigeria are organising this event as part of Novembre Numérique, an annual international event launched by the Institut Français, celebrating digital culture and innovation.

Novembre Numérique examines the place of digital technology in our societies, provides training in new uses and showcases the richness and diversity of digital creation.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.