60secondspoetry

Welcome to 60 Seconds Poetry, the Nigerian spoken word platform where we bring the soulful words of African bards and poets to a global audience.

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Sip, Paint and Poetry this June in Abuja!

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Langston Hughes’ poem Dreams reminds us to hold on tightly, because a life without dreams is like a bird with broken wings—grounded, unable to soar.

Experience this masterpiece in a new light! Vic’Adex brings the beauty of Yoruba to Dreams, capturing its depth and meaning.

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An important announcement for the slam community in Nigeria

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Merry Christmas and we wish you a prosperous 2025 in advance.

Cheers!

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It’s been a long ride this year, but it’s been an interesting adventure knowing that you journeyed through it all with us.

We are reassured that we will do even so much more for the love of the arts in 2025 with your continued support and partnership.

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Join us!

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Our open mic begins in an hour. Write-a-thon results will be announced at the end of the open mic.

See you there!

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@TheAdeogo Can’t wait to have you in the room again. We hope you’re well… ❤️

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We miss having you too, Adeogo! ❤️

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I miss Open Mic Ogbomoso so much. Sharing my write up here since I cant be there.❤

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@TheAdeogo We miss having you too, Adeogo!

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Mayowa reminds us that no one has truly been loved if they have never been loved by a poet.

Enjoy!

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"...I'd melt me in your mouth, you'd gulp it down hungrily because I taste like heaven and what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose heaven?..."

There are still love proposals that are as rugged as a shipwreck survivor’s resolve. In this poem,

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"...Sometimes, silence is not wisdom, it is the lack of it..."

From justice to leadership and accountability, to the validity of wisdom and the weight of untold truths, Memunat shares how silence can mean a different thing in each of these situations.

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From your experiences, what does silence mean to you?

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@Nig_Farmer @MrsZanga When is the next fundraising?

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The poem encourages men to embrace the burden of the weight of the expectations society has regarding them and that with positivity, men can overcome any hurdle.

Watch this if you're a man and also, send this to all the adorable men in your life.

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"...stay on your mark, get set, go and God go help you run am..."

Dear Chucks by Victor Okigwe is a poem written to remind men to offer themselves grace and love; and to handle themselves with care and meekness.

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and stand united in our pursuit of freedom for all.

Freedom is not a luxury, but a fundamental right that every individual deserves. Together, let us sing a song of hope, where every voice is heard, every life is valued, and every dream can flourish.

Justice for all!

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“The walk of justice is long, but our baby steps are not too small..."

Join Poethick Mayor today, as we commemorate the World Day for International Justice 2024, themed: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice;

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how we exemplify resilience, passion and the unwavering spirit to explore how we can empower them to shape a brighter future.

Happy 2024 World Youth Skills Day!

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Cheers!

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''_there are better ways of being in the spotlight than being chased by a police car..._''

Join Poethick Mayor as we celebrate International World Youth Skills Day and as he spotlights present challenges and future uncertainties today's youth face, and…