“Tayo Aluko’s tribute to Tunji Sowande mixes politics, music and cricket for a tuneful portrait of a legal pioneer” Michael Billington, 4/5 Stars, the Guardian

The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn would like to invite its members and guests to ‘Just an Ordinary Lawyer’, a one-man performance about the first Black Head of Chambers, Tunji Sowande.

Arriving in London from Nigeria in 1945, Sowande studied law and pursued his interest in music. He rose to become a well-respected barrister and the first (part-time) Black Judge in Britain.

He was an active solo concert performer as a baritone singer, giving concerts for charities and to entertain residents of old people’s homes. On top of it all, he was a great lover of sports, particularly cricket, proudly becoming a member of the exclusive Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), known as “the home of cricket.”

Sowande muses on Imperialism, Colonialism and Black people’s struggles for freedom, justice and human rights, in Africa and the diaspora, from the point of view of one who would rather just be a good lawyer, watch sports, and spread love and peace through the medium of song.

Lincoln’s Inn is proud to be hosting the story of this legal pioneer, and look forward to welcoming its members to this very special evening.

If you require an accessible seat, please contact the Member Engagement Team directly via members@lincolnsinn.org.uk

Doors Open: 6:30 pm; Performance start time: 7 pm

Duration: 85 mins, no intermission.

There is no dress code for this event.

This event is not a qualifying session. This event is in-person only, it will not be live streamed.

The booking deadline will be 10am on Monday 22 May. If you wish to cancel, please contact members@lincolnsinn.org.uk before 4 pm on Friday 19 May.

Please contact the Member Engagement Team via members@lincolnsinn.org.uk if you have any questions.

'Just an Ordinary Lawyer' - Performance by Tayo Aluko