The biggest spoken word poetry event in Nigeria, Word Up, is back!

This is the first anniversary edition of the biggest Spoken Word Poetry event in Nigeria. It will feature the best spoken word poets in Nigeria such as Plumbline, Efe Paul, Atilola, Obii, Dolapo. 

Arch Angel, Mayowa, Increase (14 year old poet), Titilayo, D Ray, Uzbek and many more.

The Celebrity Poet of the day, Toni Payne. They will alsoo have Sensational Soul Singers to spice up the event. Emcees are: Delectable Duvy and Don Fabrino.

Date: August 17, 2013. Venue: Terra Kulture hall, plot 1376, Tiamuyi Savage, off Ahamdu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: 2pm. Gate Fee: Regular N1,000, VIP N5,000. Continue

Nigeria’s biggest music night, The Headies is back for the seventh year.

Organizers of The Hip Hop World Awards which debuted in 2006 this week announced “A countdown to the big day”- which officially kicks off The Headies. “On July 23, we will have a mini event to give out the car and plaques to last year’s winners, and then the following day, we will officially launch the countdown to the big day by announcing nominees, hosts and other plans” Ayo Animashaun says.

A total of 23 Plaques will be given to last year’s winners- 2face, Don Jazzy, Darey, Ice Prince, MI, Waje, DJ Tee, Modenine, Cabo Snoop, eLDee, Femi, Dr. Sid, Jah Bless and WizKid with Wizkid leaving with the biggest prize- a brand new Hyundai Sonata 2011. Scheduled for the last quarter of 2012 The Hip Hop World Awards is dangling a new theme “Step Into The Spotlight” before rising and established Nigerian acts whose materials – released between March 2011 and February 2012 – pass the test.