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AmalaHangOutWithTolu 3.0 is Back, Hull Gets the Ultimate Edition
AmalaHangOutWithTolu 2025 returns in Hull with its Amala and Akara Edition, celebrating Nigerian food and culture on 6 September
AmalaHangOutWithTolu 2025 is back with its third edition, set to hold on 6 September at Humber All Nations Alliance (HANA), Portland Street, Hull.
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This year’s celebration, themed the Amala and Akara Edition, promises to be more vibrant, with festivities kicking off at 1 pm.
Founded by Tolu, popularly known as Toolz, the initiative started as a simple gathering of friends but has blossomed into a cultural movement for Nigerians in the UK who crave a taste of home.
“I realised I didn’t just want to serve food, I wanted to serve a piece of home, a taste of nostalgia, and a reminder of our roots.
Amala is more than just a meal; it’s culture on a plate, it’s family plus friends around the table, it’s memories wrapped in Gbegiri and Ewedu,” Toolz explained.
What began with just 19 friends under a “Rich Aunty Vibes” theme has grown into a much-anticipated community event that celebrates Nigerian heritage through food, music, and fellowship.
Looking to the future, Toolz envisions the hangout expanding into a full African food festival in the UK.
“One day, I want to see this grow into a full-on African food festival right here in the UK with different dishes, cooking demonstrations, and of course, endless Amala for everyone,” she said passionately, adding her faith that “God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we can ask or imagine.”
Access fees are £15 for singles and £25 for couples, making the event not only cultural but affordable.
This year’s Hull edition is powered by the support of Agbeke Artistry, FSA Events & Decor, Ayinkeakewi\_UK, and Nigeria-based media agency Iretura.
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With food, culture, and community at its heart, AmalaHangOutWithTolu 2025 is shaping up to be more than a meal — it is a movement of belonging and pride in Nigerian heritage.
Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more than 20-year journey in the Nigerian media industry.
The milestone event will hold on October 10, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, bringing together leaders from government, business, media and culture for conversations on Nigeria’s future.
Leading the keynote sessions are Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Mr Vlassis Liakouris, Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited.
Also confirmed as distinguished speakers are Mr Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, and Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Network, while Mrs Bola Adesola, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, will deliver the goodwill message.
The speakers will engage the theme, “The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building,” exploring how governance, enterprise, innovation and storytelling can shape national development.
According to the organisers, the theme reflects the philosophy that has defined Real Talk With Kike over the past seven years as a platform for meaningful conversations on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.
For Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, the celebration marks two significant milestones. Beyond the programme’s seventh anniversary, it also celebrates more than two decades of broadcasting, making the occasion a tribute to longevity, impact and the power of dialogue.
The multidisciplinary speaker lineup mirrors the event’s nation-building focus. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise and innovation. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development and innovation, with Adesola bringing the perspective of corporate governance and financial-sector leadership.
The October gathering is expected to attract policymakers, business executives, media personalities, creatives and guests who have been part of the Real Talk With Kike journey since its inception, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for thought-provoking conversations.
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