N’ílé (pronounced nee-LAY) is Lianna Foundation’s artist residency—designed as a space for reflection, experimentation, and care. Each cycle invites one artist or cultural practitioner into a focused period of making and community engagement, hosted at our space in Ikoyi, Lagos.

We support artists with accommodation, studio space, curatorial feedback, and a final presentation at Lianna Gallery. Residents are encouraged to explore their work deeply, respond to place, and connect meaningfully with the Lagos art scene. N’ílè is a soft landing for bold ideas—a space to think, create, and share at your own pace.