Lagos, Nigeria

Beat the Norm

A record store, a listening room, a kitchen and a book club, all at one address. Hip-hop history on the shelves, Nigerian writing beside it, and a turntable that stays on.

Writing

Hip-hop history, Lagos culture

Long reads from the shop floor and the record bins.

All writing
Members

Renegrade Book Club

One book a month, chosen from the shelves. Members get the listening room after hours, first refusal on new arrivals, and a seat at the table when the author comes in.

The book shelves at Rap Joint Lagos