Yamen, Yamen
Debut collaborative album
A debut collaborative poetry/music project exploring spirituality, identity and cultural memory through lyrical storytelling and sonic minimalism.
Est. Lagos · Poet · Curator · Multidisciplinary artist
CHASING nostalgia
Curating memories
w/ nostalgic flaws
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31 October · Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba
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about June
June Sometimes is the creative moniker of John Eni-Ibukun, a Nigerian culture curator, poet and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of poetry, music culture and community building within the African creative ecosystem.
His work explores African identity, spirituality, nostalgia and contemporary storytelling through poetry, music and cultural programming. His practice centres on creating platforms that connect artists and audiences while reviving poetry as a communal cultural experience.
June's creative practice blends spoken-word performance with music and storytelling, reflecting on memory, spirituality and personal introspection while situating individual narratives inside broader cultural contexts.
Recognising the gradual decline of poetry as a visible communal practice, he founded The Mevlana Project, an initiative dedicated to revitalising spoken-word culture through curated performances, workshops and collaborative programming.
- 13 songs on the debut album
- 2 digital albums
- Founder - The Mevlana Project
- Co-founder - Drummr Africa
curations & programming
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Platform
Chasing Nostalgia
The creative platform anchoring June's independent cultural events, poetry readings, music and community gatherings that bring communal activity into accessible, people-driven spaces.
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Founder
The Mevlana Project
A cultural initiative reviving poetry as a communal art form through curated spoken-word events, workshops and collaborative programming across African cities.
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Co-founder
Drummr Africa
A music and culture platform documenting African music, storytelling and creative culture through editorial work, interviews and cultural commentary.
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2023
Stanbic IBTC Fuze Festival
Curated art exhibition bringing literature and visual culture together on one of Nigeria's biggest creative festival stages.
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Audiomack
Verified Poetry Playlist
Curated the first Audiomack Verified Poetry playlist, plus a decentralised playlist model built to widen the reach of spoken-word on streaming.