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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.
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Hamzat to Chair, Adebule Special Guest as TheGazelleNews Honours BKO, Antar Laniyan on Wednesday
All roads lead to the Ijakadi Hall of the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel on Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, as TheGazelleNews holds its annual public lecture.
The theme for this year’s event is: Driving Grassroots Governance with Public-Private Partnership: The Gains, The Pains, The Prospects.
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for the state, Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat will be Chairman at the occasion while the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District and former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule will be the Special Guest of Honour.
The Keynote Speaker will be the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare.
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, RT Honourable Mojisola Lasbat Meranda; former Deputy Chief of Staff to ex-Osun Governor and Chief Operating Officer of TSAT/Thuraya Nigeria, Dr Abdullahi Adeyanju Binuyo; the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr Oreoluwa Finnih; the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa; and his counterpart from Abeokuta North Local Governent, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo will discuss the main lecture by Chief Dare.
Former President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mrs Funke Egbemode will moderate the event.
Award highlights of the event are:
Presentation of Industry Icon Award to popular media practitioner, broadcaster and public analyst, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju for the Media Industry; and veteran actor, Antar Laniyan for the Movie Industry.
Three prominent politicians: Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Basorun and Chief Jide Ojuko will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for their immense contributions to governance, democracy and growth of the country.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire will be the Mother of the Day, while the Agbaoye of Ibadanland, Chief Kola Karim will be the Father of the Day.
Another highlight of the event is the special medical presentation to be provided by Biomedical Pharmaceutical Limited.
The Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the event, Mrs Adetutu Audu-Adebisi stated that TheGazelleNews Annual Public Lecture has provided avenue for policy makers interact and find ways of moving the country forward on various burning national issues.
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