Showing posts with label #WordUpVol4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #WordUpVol4. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The Business of Spoken Word Poetry by Shihan Van Clief




Shihan Van Clief (an Internationally renowned Spoken Word Poet from USA) was in Nigeria in May 2013 for Word Up Volume 4. Prior to the event, he was at a workshop (organised by i2X Media), to talk on "The Business of Spoken Word Poetry."
Shihan has, for over 17 years, been living solely on income from Poetry Performances and Poetry related activities. He has an exclusive Sponsorship deal with Sports Giant, Adidas and is the current voice for The Sprite Street Mix, a radio program broadcasted in over 13 countries in Africa. He has been featured on various media outlets including 7 appearances on 6 seasons of Def Poetry, and on commercial adverts of Nike, Reebok and the NBA.
Who is better to talk about the Business of Spoken Word Poetry than someone who is into it full time 24 7?

Below are video clips of the workshop and his adverts for Adidas. Enjoy and learn.........!!!!








Saturday, June 8, 2013

Shihan performing at the workshop on The Business of Spoken Word Poetry in Lagos, Nigeria.


We promised we were going to bring him, 
and indeed we did.
We had Shihan Van Clief live in Nigeria from May 16 to 19 2013.
On May 17, 2013 
Shihan was at The Lit Cafe, 
which is on the first floor of Ozone Cinemas Building 
Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.
He gave useful tips on how to run 
The Business of Spoken Word Poetry.

Why him? 
Well, why not him? 
After all, he has been doing it for over 17 years now and that is what he lives on full time.
The video clip/ link was the poem he did at the workshop, 
and wow, 
Shihan is indeed a "great man" 
just like my friend Ndeme :).






Shihan Van Clief


           
Shihan Van Clief

Apoola (Lit Cafe Manager ) and Olulu
Don Fabrino
Shihan Van Clief

Atilola (Middle)
Seye la Poet
 

Mr. Opesan and K-Mex

More pictures after the break

Friday, May 10, 2013

A hint of what to expect from Shihan Van Clief at Word Up Volume 4!!!!!




I could write pages and pages about Shihan, and yet the words would not capture all what I would want to say. 
His words are so deep, and its such joy knowing we will get to enjoy this live at 
WORD UP Volume 4 
on May 18, 2013 
from 2pm 
at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. 
Don't miss it.

Meanwhile enjoy the videos below, they are just a hint of what to expect from Shihan Van Clief on Saturday at #WordUpVol4

Deep words!!!


Shihan at DPL doing a piece titled  "Family"




Saturday, May 4, 2013

Supporters of WORD UP Volume 4...!!!




WORD UP Volume 4
is 
supported by 
Naij.com
LitCafe
McAtte Photography
Yada.com.ng
Nigezie
Don Fabrino
Duvy World
GT Entertainment
Maximus Media
F-FACTOR Magazine (www.f-factormag.com)
Dj Swaggz
and
many more



WORD UP Volume 4

Featuring the best of Naija A-list Spoken Word Poets such as
Plumbline, Efe Paul Azino, Atilola, Bob Ekat
Olulu, Elisheva, Dolapo, Donna K, Obii, Arch Angel,
Enigmatic Olumide and many more.

Special Performance by
SHIHAN VAN CLIEF
(the award winning
 and 
internationally renowned Spoken Word Poet)
Music by Lumynos, Kentoxygen and other Sensational Soul Singers

Emcees of the day are: Duvy and Don Fabrino

Date is May 18, 2013

Venue is Terra Kulture Hall,
Plot 1376, Tiamuyi Savage,
off Ahamdu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Doors Open from 2pm

Gate Fee:
Regular N1,000
VIP N5,000




Monday, April 15, 2013

Is spoken word, poetry or music? By Chelsea Humphries

Spoken word is often an unnoticed, underrepresented art form; is it poetry? Is it music? It's hard for the uninitiated to tell.

As novice spoken word artist Billy Ferguson puts it, spoken word can be most simply defined as "emotion meets language." Something even the most unpoetic and artistically-challenged of us can relate to.
"Spoken word is performance poetry," elaborates David Silverberg, the founder and host of the Toronto Poetry Slam. "It's not like written poetry where the reader can read at their own pace – it's poetry without knowing what's coming next."
Spoken word, then, is not constrained by literary conventions,backbeats, or rigid rhythms; it's expression in its purest, most fluid form. As such, it's incredibly powerful.
"When I write and perform spoken word," says Ferguson, "it's as though I'm able to see into myself." As an art form, he says, spoken word fosters the development of creative, philosophical, and emotional insights.
Even listening to spoken word can be a transformative experience. Just taking the time to really assess one's state of being, regardless of whether it's through one's own words or another's, allows one to experience the emotional depth and creative release that we as humans are capable of.
"Spoken word shows me that we all have a mutuality that is a part of our intrinsic human nature," says Ferguson. "We all feel love. We all feel hurt. We all feel pride. We all feel hopelessness. When we find ways to express these feelings through spoken word, it shows us that all of our emotions, thoughts, and dreams can be broken down and shared with one another. We have the ability to share these things every day."
Perhaps spoken word is what we as a society have been waiting for. Silverberg admits that spoken word is often overlooked, "especially by school boards," but nonetheless, is an accessible art form — one that "might resonate more with kids than Shakespeare."
In a world that can be as disconnected as ours, then, perhaps spoken word is what can reconnect us.
"There's a rippling effect through Toronto, USA," Silverberg says, "We get 150 people at our monthly poetry slams now." Slowly, it seems, more people are becoming interested in the art of spoken word.
When asked why, Silverberg says that spoken word represents "a truth that lots of people can relate to."
Billy Ferguson agrees: the key is honesty.
"There are a lot of moments in life that we don't want to be true," he says, "things that we would rather hide away. While it feels ‘safe' to cover these moments or feelings up, it's not healthy. Spoken word is all about digging up the inner-most parts of your being, and sending them out to the universe. Sure, we may use metaphors to describe something that's too difficult to be blunt about, but in the end the art form revolves around openness, and honesty."
Spoken word, then, appeals to our deepest, most universal needs for truth, creativity and expression. It captures the essence of what it means to be human, and also what it means to be free. As David Silverberg says, "sometimes we just need to listen to one person with a mic, not a band or a fifteen dollar book of ‘literature.'" Sometimes, we just need to return to basics, pure and unrestrained. Spoken word does that.

http://www.thestrand.ca/arts-culture/spread-the-word-1.2765481#.UGH9IrJmT0U







Shihan Van Clief talking about coming to perform at WORD UP Volume 4 this May 18, 2013 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. The show will also feature the best of Nigerian Spoken Word Poets such as Plumbline, Efe Paul, Donna K, Atilola, Olulu, Elisheva, Lumynos, Obii, Enigmatic Olumide, Dolapo and man







WORD UP Volume 4 preview. It comes up on May 18, 2013 at Terra Kulture, V/i, Lagos, Nigeria. It will feature Naija's A-list Spoken Word Poets, with a special performance by an Internationally renowned Spoken Word Poet. 
Music by Sensational Soul singer and emcees are Duvy and Don Fabrino.
Branding and Sponsorship Opportunities is still available.
Call +2348025070892
Or olulu4ever@gmail.com



Monday, March 25, 2013

This May 2013, the biggest Spoken Word Poetry Event in Naija comes back to Town.



i2X Media 

organizes of the Biggest Spoken Word Poetry Event in Naija

presents

WORD UP Volume 4

Featuring the best of Naija A-list Poets

Special Performance by an Internationally renowned Spoken Word Poet

Music by Soul Singers

Emcees of the day are: Duvy and Don Fabrino

Date is May 18, 2013

Stay tuned for more details on 

For sponsorship and advert inquiries, 

please call 08025070892 or send us a mail at olulu4ever@gmail.com

Watch the full preview here 








Thursday, March 14, 2013

Experiential Marketing with WORD UP (the Biggest Spoken Word Poetry Event in Nigeria).



Truth be told, nothing sells a brand faster than Experiential Marketing.

Picture this: it's 3:00 pm on a Saturday evening. 

A hall full of people applauds as their eyes stay glued to the stage. There is anticipation in the air. The excitement is palpable. Adding the needed colour and glamour all across the hall is the Brand behind the excitement. The people lose their voices as “he” steps on the stage. They influence, persuade, tweet, retweet and share their experience over social media, while others try to make their way to the venue even as your brand meets them at every point. They can’t wait to hear the sound of “The internationally renowned spoken word artiste,” on the shores on Nigeria for the first time. They can’t wait for YOUR BRAND, to make this happen.

Here’s introducing i2X Media Company Limited, the organizers of WORD UP -the biggest Spoken Word Poetry Event in Nigeria.

Since 2010, we have grown Performance Poetry and Spoken Word, working tirelessly to promote the art in West Africa and position it as a genre of entertainment, a tool to increase literacy level, and a means of communication among people across the globe.

This quarter we have plans to bring in an international poet from the United States of America to influence our poets here and further grow the industry. Your love for art and the entertainment industry has led our proposal right to you.

WHY US

The question is why not? Every quarter, poets gather from across the globe at our quarterly organized show – WORD UP.

WORD UP (SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND SOUL MUSIC EVENT): is a show that features the best Spoken Word Poets in Nigeria all on one stage. It is a major platform for poets across the globe. Previous editions saw poets from the Namibia, England and America grace the stage. We also feature celebrities who come on stage to read, recite and/or perform poems.

We have  held three editions of WORD UP in UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos supported by Charvet Nig. Ltd (major marketer of Power Horse energy drink and Kiss Mix), First Bank of Nigeria Plc,  Airtel and Smooth FM. 

WHERE YOU COME IN.

We request that you partner with us through sponsorship to showcase your products and services and portray your brand as one with a passion for development of the art and the average individual.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU.

We understand that businesses exist for profit and the current economic situation requires granular analysis of your marketing spend. This is why working with our partners, we have designed special sponsorship plans to drive your marketing efforts.
Sponsorship of WORD UP provides you the under listed which can be further explained at our initial meeting.

·         Brand exposure on our various platforms

·         Branding Opportunity across all touch points

·         Advert placements in our DVDS sold across the country

·         Media exposure

·         Product/ Services Experience and Sampling

·         Speaking Opportunity

·         Database Acquisition and so much more.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE

Don’t take our words for it, please visit http://wordup411.blogspot.com/, where pictures, videos and information about our events and the organization can be accessed. While you are at it please feel free to check out our YOUTUBE channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/olulu4eva?feature=mhee, for video clips of some of our events.


SPONSORSHIP LEVELS 

Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver.

We are open to further discussions should you decide to pick any of these options.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The next edition of our event, WORD UP Volume 4 (Spoken Word Poetry and Soul Music Event) is on May 18, 2013 and will hold quarterly thereafter.

Performance Poetry and Spoken Word Event is the next tidal wave that will sweep through Africa. The good part is it captures all genres of people, and creates job opportunities for our youths.
Do not miss the opportunity to ride on the waves.

We can’t wait to read from you so we can work together and achieve our objectives.


Kind regards.

Olumide Holloway
+2348025070892
+2348038315055