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Creating Art with Words! View Photos from the 4th Edition of WORD-UP: A Spoken Word Poetry Event in Lagos
The 4th Edition of Word Up, the biggest spoken word poetry event in Nigeria held on Saturday 18th May 2013 at Terra Kulture , Victoria Island, Lagos. The organizers i2xMedia promised an exciting event and that it was.
Guests were treated to an evening of poetry at its finest, as some of the best spoken word poets in the country came to “kiss words and make them dance” alongside internationally acclaimed American guest poet, Shihan Van Clief. The event also featured interludes of soul music from Ajibola & Lumynous and the country’s best poets; Efe Paul Azino, Atilola Moronfolu, Dolapo Ogunwale, Jeffrey Jaiyeola (Plumbline), Ivori, Enigmatic Olumide, Torpedo Mascaw, Olumide Holloway (Olulu) among others.
Hosted by Don Fabrino and Duvy, the show had 2 sessions of an inspiring 50 minute performance from Shihan and he rounded up each session to a rousing ovation leaving the audience yearning for more. Another highlight of the evening was an introduction of ‘War of Words‘, a mini slam poetry competition, that was coordinated on stage and Shihan got to pick a winning poet (K-MEX) out of 4 aspiring poets. To find out more or enter for the ‘War of Words’ competition click Here.
Did you miss out on all the fun? The 5th edition comes up on Saturday 17th August 2013. Take a look at the event that was.
(L-R) Daniel Ikekhuah, Plumbline, Don Fabrino, Shihan, Duvy and K-Mex
Olulu and Shihan Van Clief
Shihan and Daniel
Daniel and Ibironke
Daniel and Rhona
Kentoxygen
Nini Efem
Shihan and Opeyemi Atte (aka Mc Atte)
Angelo and Don Fabrino
Dimeji and Dupe Ajibawo
Dolapo Ogunwale and Plumbline
Dollar and Shola Dansu
Joy Dibia and Erowo Odede
Don Fabrino and Duvy on stage
Bob Ekat
Uche Nwadinachi
Dolapo Ogunwale
Torpedo Mascaw
DJ Swaggz of Maximus Media
K-Mex
Ivori
Plumbline
Efe Paul
Erica Licht
Mayowa
Ndukwe Onuoha
Tofarati Ige
Lumynos
Wura Samba
For more information visit: www.wordup411.blogspot.com | Email [email protected] or [email protected] | Follow on Twitter @wordup411, @olulu4ever, @Donfabrino, @talk2duvy and @ikekhuahdan
Credit:
Photography: McAtte Photography (08036536088) and Le Safe Creationz (08056280342)
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Retrochic
May 24, 2013 at 4:16 pm
the only person am seeing is that cute fair guy
Berry Dakara
May 24, 2013 at 5:06 pm
Join the club. He is FOINE!
juho
May 24, 2013 at 6:11 pm
I tell u
Joyce Blaque
May 24, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Waow! Such colourful event. Sure to attend the next one.
The Real Madam the Madam
May 24, 2013 at 5:49 pm
Who is the yellow guy that appeared in all the pictures. Heyyyy boo!
JUSTASKING
May 24, 2013 at 5:53 pm
IS HE SINGLE
ms lala
May 24, 2013 at 6:15 pm
no he’s not….has two or three kids…very very married and he’s a famous poet out here in the states….SHIHAN….his dad was the black belt actor in Bruce lee Enter the dragon…down to earth brother and a brilliant one too..sorry ladies HE IS FOOOOOINE BUT VERY MARRIED lol…..please feel free to check him out on youtube defjam poetry
Teddy Bear
May 24, 2013 at 8:02 pm
He’s not THAT fine. He’s alright.
Olulu
May 24, 2013 at 11:12 pm
beef 🙂
Teddy Bear
May 27, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Nah….
sweetie
May 25, 2013 at 5:22 am
you mad boo?
Teddy Bear
May 27, 2013 at 2:10 pm
Nope. Just expressing my opinion. Like everyone else on this site. 🙂
Tosin
May 25, 2013 at 7:29 am
aww menn that’s nice!
The arts are great, but most people don’t know how much great art is around them.
B
May 25, 2013 at 10:55 am
I see you Duvy! Love love your dress!
Duvy
May 26, 2013 at 10:34 am
Thanks B *smiles*