Spoken Word Lagos III

THERE WAS A COUNTRY

Back Bigger, Back Better! It’s Spoken Word Lagos III. Over 200 people have witnessed the magical moments that SWL brings. It is your turn. Spoken Word Lagos is an exhibition of some of Lagos’ finest creativity. A mini-festival of poetry, music, and conversations; SWL is an experience for the neutrals and a platform of expression for poets, artists, and speakers across the city of Lagos.

This time, our theme centers around Nigeria and this is a platform to vent, to discuss issues that affect us daily, and review it through the lens that art, music, and poetry presents.

This gathering is brought to you by Mbari Uno in celebration of our uniqueness of art and ideas. It is a promotion of the African narrative through the voices of her people.

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YOUR HOST

Bunmi Africa
Bunmi Africa is a Writer and Spoken Word Artist who uses performance poetry as her soapbox.
Her love for blending music with poetry led her to contribute to two EPs, with tracks like “Ariwo Èkó” off the Ariwo Èkó EP and “I’m Queen” off the Project Femme; Alte’cation EP featuring other female artists.

She currently hosts the poetry radio show “Lagos Poetry Sessions” on City 105.1FM. Some of her Major Influences are Saul Williams and Gill Scott-Heron Her greatest passion is creating and channeling her imaginations into relatable art.

HEADLINERS
1. Paul Word- Spoken Word Poet
2. JoyToTheWords- Poet
3. Matthew Otor-Spoken Word Artiste
4. Amma Abena-Singer
5. Sayman Art-Singer, Songwriter & Instrumentalist

Date: Saturday, 19th June, 2021
Address: 10C Ladoke Akintola, Ikeja G.R.A., Lagos.
Time: 4 pm prompt

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No Mask No Entry
Covid 19 Protocols will be strictly adhered to.

Limited Seats available.