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WordSlam... explosion of live poetry in Lagos

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WordSlam... explosion of live poetry in Lagos • Tomoloju headlines the explosion (THE GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2011) BY ANOTE AJELUOROU FEATURES It was by every measure a weekend the power of the spoken word took centre-stage and audience that had gathered savoured every bit of it. But by far, the most humbling was when playwright, actor, singer and culture journalist and advocate, Ben Tomoloju, stepped up to the microphone and took the audience into the intricate resources of the rich Yoruba oral literary performances laced by his musical compositions. It all happened at Freedom Park, Lagos Island last Saturday. The theme was: Homage to the Environment Although it had been long he performed in public, Tomoloju left no one in doubt that he is indeed a master of the performance craft. Also pairing affably with another exceptional performer, Yemi Oyewo, Tomoloju showed that he is in a class of his own both in verbal dexterity and musical gift. For the benefit of the m

Scenes from the WORDSLAM 5 on Sat. Sept 25, Freedom Park, Broad street, Lagos 3

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Scenes from the WORDSLAM 5 on Sat. Sept 25, Freedom Park, Broad street, Lagos 2

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Scenes from the WORDSLAM 5 on Sat. Sept 25, Freedom Park, Broad street, Lagos

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iREP- GOETHE COLLABORATION TAKES OFF SEPT 17, WITH SCREENING OF VIVA RIVA

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On Saturday September 17, the iREPRESENT Documentary Film Forum (iREP) and the Goethe Institut Lagos will formally begin a comprehensive relationship that will see the two organisations collaborating on a number of projects in the area of films. The projects will include a Monthly Film Screening session; Training and Capacity Building programmes; Festivals and others.