In 1962, Nigerian man Phil Magbotiwan opened a brand new nightclub in Manchester, England.

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In part because of his own personal experiences of racism, Phil wanted to create somewhere where everyone would be welcome – Manchester’s first racially inclusive nightclub, the Reno, was born.

The nightclub became a particularly important space for Manchester's mixed heritage community, who felt unwelcome in city centre venues.

Phil’s youngest daughter, Lisa Ayegun has been sharing her memories of the Reno.

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