Bio

Lanre Bakare is an arts and culture correspondent for The Guardian, known for his insightful coverage of cultural events and figures. He is the author of 'We Were There' and frequently writes on topics ranging from music and art to social issues in the UK.

Articles (4)

• ‘Was I Scared Going Back to China? No’: Ai Weiwei on AI, Western Censorship, and Returning Home

  The Guardian • 9 Feb 2026

• UK Actors Vote to Refuse Digital Scanning in Opposition to AI

  The Guardian • 18 Dec 2025

• An AI-Generated Band Achieves 1 Million Plays on Spotify; Music Insiders Call for Transparency

  The Guardian • 13 July 2025

• Super Trouper Meets Supercomputer: AI Helping Abba Star to Write Musical

  The Guardian • 3 June 2025