At #WordUpVol3, will Torpedo Mascaw be asking us, Banke why....????

He is one of my favorite Spoken Word Poet 

{one of them, cos dem plenty :) }. 

Some peeps say he is the King of freestyle, and I agree with them, cos he is good.

He is the promoter and organizer of Freedom Hall, 

a weekly open mic event for Music, Comedy, Poetry, and Spoken Word.

He will be at WORD UP Volume 3 this Saturday February 16, 2013, 

and we sincerely hope he will be asking us,

BANKE WHY?????

WORD UP Volume 3

aka

Da Love Thang

is on

Saturday 16th of February 2013

Venue is Lecture Theatre, UNILAG Guest House, Akoka, Lagos

Time is 3pm to 6pm

Gate fee: Student with i.d card N500

Regular 1k,

VIP 5k

Torpedo asking, Banke why? 

at Chill and Relax: February Edition 2012. 

CHILL and RELAX: is a monthly open mic Performance Poetry and Spoken Word event 

that holds in Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria every 2nd Sunday of the month. 

Spoken Word Poets & Soul Singers that rocked #WordUpVol2 November 17, 2012

Oyinkansola wowing us with her sonorous voice

The hottest poets in Naija, from left to right: Ivori, Efe Paul, Holyblaze, Donna K and Torpedo

Ivori - the African Poet, making our "minds go loco."

Bob Ekat, the energetic poet 

The U.K based Spoken Word Poet, Princeps

 

D Tone Martins the ever wonderful soul singer

Plumbline with his ever witty punchline
 - I'm not supposed to say this, but  I know how Richard Branson lost his virginity 

Torpedo Mascaw, best freestyle poet in Naija

Efe Paul  Azino - one of Naija's foremost Spoken Word Poet

Ndukwe Onuoha,
"you see, change may come somehow, or change may come someway,
or change may come someday, but that day,
is not Today!!!"

Lumynos, the fast rising soul singer, he got skills...!!!

Chinelo Renee, da diva and da poet

Soonest I Nathaniel, doing a poem titled, these children

Nini Efem, the designer and the poet
on the red carpet

Pixs of people at #WordUpVol2 that held November 17, 2012

 People arriving at the venue of the event

 People on the red carpet

 Aerial view of people at the event

Torpedo Mascaw enjoying the show

 

Princeps, the poet from UK, feeling the poetic vibes

 Cross section of people at the event 

You are invited...........!!!!!!

Come watch the best of the best Spoken Word Poets in Nigeria live on stage. Poets such as Sage Hasson, Efe Paul Azino, Plumbline, Chiedu Ifeozo, Bob Ekat, Olulu (the King not from Zulu), Atilola, Donna K, Enigmatic Olumide, Chris Eleri, Ivori, Ndukwe Onuoha, Nini Efem, Soonest I Nathaniel, Increase, Rez tha poet, Tofarati, Holyblaze, Uche Nwadinachi and many others.

The Event will also feature Soul Singers like D Tone, Lumynos, and Ajibola Adeoya.

We also have celebrities who will come perform their poems on stage.

The maiden edition of WORD UP was held on August 18, 2012. It took place at the UNILAG Guest House Lecture Theatre, Akoka, Lagos, and it was a delightful success. 

  

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Performance Poetry and Spoken Word Events is the next tidal wave that will sweep through our country, especially among the youth; do not miss the opportunity to ride on the waves.

Visit http://wordup411.blogspot.com for more information.

What if ??? ok, why don't you love me??? (Spoken Word Poetry Video) by Torpedo Mascaw aka Number 1

His Name is Torpedo Mascaw.

He says he is the 

Number One,

We say he is the 

King of Free Style Poetry.

cos 

he is ever blazing.........!!!

Torpedo doing Spoken Word Poetry at

WORD UP 

(Spoken Word Poetry and Soul Music Event) 

that held on 

August 18, 2012

in Unilag, Akoka, Lagos.

LAST NITE AT FREEDON HALL POETRY OPEN MIC SHOW (true life story)

Me: Tonite I will be on stage and dazzle dem as usual
Brain: did u just say “I”? its we o, na only u dey do everything?

Voice: Yes, Olulu, tonite we will be on stage.

Me: guys, gimme a break, and do what u are supposed to do.

Brain: bros, u should learn to get credit to us too na. No be me dey think all d poems for u

Hand: yes o, na me dey write am o

Voice: and I help to modulate, control and bring it out as good as possible.

Me: yeah yeah, no b una job b dat. U should be happy I even decided to put u to work.

Brain: hmmm, bros, we fit go on strike o

Anus: who dey talk about strike?

Me: @anus, bros, no vex, no b u I dey talk to jare. Go on with ur work. @brain, hand and voice, u guys better behave, I don’t have time to fool around.

Voice: na we be fools abi? Ok o, ba yawa. Oya climb stage go perform na.

ON STAGE

Me: @ the people in the hall

My name is Olulu, and I…………. (the cheering of the people overshadows the intro), my poem is untitled, and it goes like dis.

         

              There are two ladies people find irresistible,

                Two ladies people believe they need around to be comfortable……….(silence)

                Sorry, let me take that again

                There are two ladies people find irresistible,

                Two ladies people believe they need around to be comfortable……….(silence)

               

Brain: oga olulu wetin happen na, u don hang?

Me: @brain, gimme the next lines na, y u wan mess ur guy up.

Brain: me? Give u next line? Bros, I dey off duty o, figure it out yourself.

Me: @brain, ha, y u dey do me like dis na, u wan wreck my career wey never even start?

Voice: u lucky say I gree u even talk, if for say I close shop too nko?

Hand: shebi u still fit carry mic, I go soon go sleep o.

Me: oya, oya, I take God beg una, make una no vex, I appreciate u guys, and I will never take u for granted again

Brain: hmmm, u sure? Cos next time, u no go even remember your name o. OK, oya continue, the next line na………………

Those that dazzled us at WORD UP (Spoken Word Poetry and Soul Music Event) August 2012

Bob Ekat doing what he knows how to do best, POETRY!!!!

D TONE serenading us with his sonorous voice!!!!!

Don Fabrino, da don nigga himself.

Donna K "snipped" us with poetic delight

DUVY.......we love you

Enigmatic Olumide aka Edimulo at his poetic best

Ivori making our mind go "LOCO"

Ndukwe Onuoh making us go BOOM!!!!

Olulu, the King not from Zulu

Plumbline and Donna K enjoying the "Poetic Dish" they were served.

Plumbline dazzling us with his classic, "E ba mi ki won."

Torpedo Mascaw asking us, why don't you love me?

Well, we do, poetically, that is.

Uche Nwadinachi showing his poetic creativity

Yeancah of SOUNDCITY showing her poetic prowess 

Mc Atte on the Red Carpet, he dazzled with his camera flashes

and all these pixs are courtesy of him :)