Naija babes that kiss words and make them dance #WordUpVol2

We normally say what a man can do, a woman can do it better.

Personally, if a man has done it, there won't be anything left for the woman to do :). 

But on a more serious note, 

when it comes to Spoken Word Poetry in Nigeria, 

some ladies have made the stage their domain.

Anytime and anywhere,

all they need is just one chance,

and they will kiss words and make them dance.

Check out Atilola featuring Oyinkansola in the first clip, 

and 

Obii (Naija Poetry Slam 2012 winner) in the second clip. 


They will blow your mind.

Spoken Word Poetry by Atilola and Oyinkansola at Word Up Volume 2, Lagos, Nigeria. 

Spoken Word Poetry by Obi at Word Up Volume 2, Lagos, Nigeria.



Word Up is the biggest Spoken Word Poetry Event in Nigeria. 

It features the best of the poets across the globe all on one stage.

What do you wear ( a Spoken Word Piece by Donna K) #WordUpVol2

She is fine, 

she is hot, 

she is good, 
she has got swag

and 

she rocked the stage 

at 

WORD UP Volume 2.

Her name? 

Just call her, Donna K.

She is a poetic diva, who at every chance, 

kisses words and make them dance.

Donna K doing a Spoken Word piece titled, What do you wear?

at WORD UP Volume 2

Peeps that rocked #WordUpVol2.......!!!!

Ivori, the African Poet,

 Holy Blaze, blazing a poetic path into our minds

DJ Swaggz (Word Up official Dee Jay)

Red Carpet at #WordUpVol2 on November 17, 2012 in Unilag, Las Gidi

Celebrity Poets at #WordUpVol2 that held November 17, 2012

Aderonke of Smooth FM on stage performing her poem.

 

 Yemisi Jacobs of Nigezie on stage with D Tone Martins doing a poetic piece about "LOVE." 

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 

Increase, the 13 year old poet, who dazzled us at #WordUpVol2 ...!!!!

What did you know when you were at age 13?

Did you know the meaning of REVOLUTION????

What did you do when you were age 13?

Did you ever get on stage in front of adults to speak out loud?????

Hmmmmm, 

Increase, a 13 year old poet speaks words far wiser than his age, 

shows the confidence even a 30 year old will struggle to show 

and he dominates the stage like he was born on it.

Listen to this fiery 13 year old poet who is truly a gemstone show the stuff he is made of at WORD UP Volume 2.

Increase shows there is hope for the Nigerian youths, and indeed hope for Nigeria as a Nation.

Snippets from WORD UP Volume 2................!!!!!

In the beginning

Ivori on stage thrilling the people

Our poet all the way from America, Erica Licht, displaying her poetic prowess             
  

Our Emcees, Don Fabrino and Duvy

STAY TUNED, MORE PIXS COMING UP.............!!!!!

From: Akintola Idris Salami [mailto:idris1605@gmail.com] 

Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 10:50 AM

To: Olulu

Subject: WORD UP

King Olulu,

Well done. Word up was fantabulous. The little kid called increase has actually increased my interest in spoken word poetry. Never been to an event so rich in talent before. Torpedo was absolutely amazing and I like the fact that he didn't use a microphone, it shows that he's a natural on stage. "What do you wear" was stunning. I don't know what the name of the lady that delivered it is called but damn, she was good. I have the voice of Oyinkansola stuck in my head. Blessed is he who end up with her because to listen to that voice every morning will be heaven. Also, the lady that performed with Oyinkan is a great story teller and performer. The duo took me to a new level. I just have a few requests, Can I book 3 tickets in advance for the next show since we'll now have to pay (It's definitely worth paying for). Secondly, Can I order for the DVD in advance too, again 3 copies. Thirdly, Is it possible that we have all the poems performed on the word up website. And finally, could you keep me updated on spoken word events around Lagos especially if Oyinkansola and the rest of the people that left me in awe will be present.

Grey Project couldn't be part of this one but I'll sell Word up to her the next time I see her. It's definitely a project I think she'll like to be part of.

Have a great week and thanks for taking us all on a journey into WORDS.

Regards,

-- 

Akintola Idris Salami,

Equity Analyst, Financial Derivatives Company

t: (+234) 8104242871

e: ais07@ic.ac.uk/idris1605@gmail.com