Manifold Lagos is the third iteration of Manifold, an exhibition centering the practices of Black female-identifying and non-binary artists from around the world. Following the successes of its London editions—first independently produced in Soho and then at Frieze’s Cork Street space—Manifold traveled to the African continent for the first time, taking up a two week-long residence at the iconic Alara Lagos. Featuring 22 artists, including Kesewa Aboah, Anne Adams, Turiya Adkins, Ayo Akingbade, Oluwatobiloba Ajayi, Maya Beverly, Eva Diallo, Shanique Emelife, Clémence Gbonon, Braden Hollis, Amanda Iheme, Daëna Ladéesse, Olukemi Lijadu, Emmanuelle Loca-Gisquet, Rachel Marsil, Selome Muleta, Fadekemi Ogunsanya, Isabel Okoro, Ada M. Patterson, Anika Roach, Unyimeabasi Udoh, and Agnes Waruguru, this edition became the series’ largest yet, exploring themes of homecoming and gathering.

Building on the momentum of its Lagos takeover, Manifold presented a full program of events coinciding with Art X Lagos and Lagos Art Week, including an intimate dinner hosted by Reni Folawiyo at Alara; a Nok Friday Takeover party featuring an incredible line up of all female djs; a portfolio review for emerging artists hosted by Manifold artist Amanda Iheme; a listening room hosted by Manifold artist Olukemi Lijadu; a talk between Reni and Faridah Folawiyo expanding on their conversation in Lagos, I love you, but… ; and an installation by award-winning author Eloghosa Osunde departing from their piece in Lagos, I love you, but…