Poetry is an attempt to capture the essence of the chord struck in the poet by an instant of insight, in such a way that the same music will sound in the soul of the reader.

Tia Azulay



Come Saturday 16th of August 2014, some of Nigeria's finest Spoken Word Poets will paint pictures with words and blur the line between imagination and reality at WORD UP Volume 8.

Some of the Stars that will be on parade are Graciano, Aquila, Titilayo Mabogunje, Shegrhymz, Atilola, Plumbline, K-Mex, Enigmatic Olumide, Efe Paul Azino, Torpedo Mascaw, Arch Angel, Bash (from Abuja), "a surprise poet" and many more.

Soul Singer - Tobo Rated and Aduke

Official Dee Jay : DJ Swaggz

Emcees: Duvy and Don Fabrino

Date is Saturday August 16, 2014

The venue is Quad T Event Centre, beside Ecobank and Opposite UPS Office along Gbagada Express Way, Gbagada, Lagos.

Time is from 2pm.

Gate fee: VIP N5,000; Regular N1,000; Student with valid ID Card N500

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