Yomi Ṣode

Manorism

Published in 2022, Yomi Ṣode debuted with his collection 'Manorism', a poetic examination of the lives of Black British men and boys: propped up and hemmed in by contemporary masculinity, deepened by family, misrepresented in the media, and complicated by the riches, and the costs, of belonging and inheritance. It is also an exploration of the differences in impunity afforded to white and Black people and white and Black artists.

In this profound and moving debut, Yomi Ṣode asks: what does it mean to find oneself between worlds – to ‘code-switch’, adapting one’s speech and manners to widely differing cultural contexts? Who is and isn’t allowed to be more than their origins? And what do we owe each other? What do we owe ourselves?

We invite you to 'De Nieuwe Liefde' this evening for an unforgettable conversation with Yomi Ṣode and a mesmerising multi-sensory poetic performance of 'Manorism'.

The Base Bookspace will be in-house to provide copies of 'Manorism' by Yomi Ṣode. Be sure to get your copy of this gripping poetic masterpiece and have it signed by the author himself!

Please note, the end time is indicative.