(Pictures): Moments from GoPoethick 2016.

All activities pointing to the event and the event in itself are two sides of a coin, and this coin is experience. Before the main concert, there was a poetry class, where a renowned poet/writer Shittu Fowora, lectured on poetry and what makes a good poem. The class was very much interactive and all participants were offered certificates of participation.

Later in the evening, we all headed for the main concert which witnessed a large turnout. There was so much crowd beyond our expectation that a lot of people had to resort to standing. The event opened with an open-mic platform featuring members of the audience that had a poem or two to present.

Then the fire began, the 15 major acts blazed the stage with their powerful poetry. The audience were unable to hide their expressions and had to suppress screams, tap fingers in excitement.

Kemistree is fire

James Ademuyiwa says it as it should be.

AJ dagga tolar faults those who hide behind religion to oppress the common people

If Arch angel contested election that night, there would be no need to count the votes before declaring him

  Positive comments flooded our social media platforms, and it was evident that a lot of people can’t just wait for another edition of this wonderful experience.

 And then, the next morning, as early as 7am, we converged and had a poethick hangout/mountaineering expedition where we were basked in the aura of nature, poetry, photography, fun and laughter. It was a wow! experience. See photos below.

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Some of the Art works to be exhibited at #GoPoethick2016 (Pictures)

Remember #GoPoethick2016 is all about #Poetry, #Music and #Arts. As we count down 9 days to the event, we are glad to unveil some of the art works to be exhibited on that day. Plan to attend #GoPoethick2016 as these art works would be available for sale. These works were made by creative OAU fine and applied arts students. Some other works would also be exhibited by top notch Nigerian artists.

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Exclusive Poetry Class with Shittu Fowora

In accordance with the goals that drive the team, we have organized a free poetry class which will be taken by one of the strongest voices in the African Writosphere.
One touch here and there, on the 15th of July by 11am, we will discuss poetry. We will see what makes a poem what it should be. There will be time for questions and answers. The class will be coordinated by the team.
Below is a brief details of the LECTURER:
Shittu Fowora, a lifelong fan of history and the power of words has recently been motivated by the winsomeness of birds and the wisdom of ants. Having been stung more than twice while attempting to lounge in trees to write verses, he now spends more time around electronic gadgets. At other times,he’s in bed, not sleeping.

His works on the BNAP anthology have been collected by John Hopkins University and library networks of University of Wisconsin.
Some of his works have recently appeared in or forthcoming from Sentinel Quarterly Review,Monkeystarpress,Thewritemag,Helen Literary Magazine, DANSE MACABRE and WritersCafe.org.
After the class, you get a free CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION signed by the lecturer.
Do not miss this opportunity to learn and

enjoy great poetry in the evening.
The POETHICK CARPET/Open Mic starts by 4pm and the Main event follows immediately.

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A MAGIC OF POETRY, MUSIC AND DIVERSE ARTitude

Gopoethick is an event organized to reshape the face of art and also to present poetry in an enjoyable manner. It started last year at Obafemi Awolowo University and here it is this year again. It is set to shake the fingers off their sockets. On the 15-7-2016,the things that shall happen at the "Pit Theater" of the Obafemi Awolowo University will break the boundaries of expectations.

Fart comes in different packages and so is the array of performers. An A-line of Nigeria's poets has been fine tuned to give 15 poetry performances which will bring fingers to tap to depth, punchlines, move the soul to quiver in spirit, yell in ecstasy, “hmm” to the power of words, jump when they cannot hold their eyes any longer and cry when their eyes cannot withstand the tears wanting to fall. 

photo from last year's edition

Chika Jones, James Ademuyiwa, Soonest Nathaniel, Mesioye Affable, AJ Dagga Tola , Kemistry, Samurai, Kemi Falodun, Paul Word, Prestige, Osigwe Benjamin, Oyinkansola, Romeo Oriogun, Archangel and Adedayo Agarau will thrill the Gopoethick 2016 to a chill. We would also have other performances from Godwin (Thespian), Live Music Interlude from "The Juice" (A music band).

The event would stand as an exhibition too. Books and art will be exhibited at no cost and they will be sold for discounted price. The Gopoethick Team are working tirelessly to ensure that the attendees have the best experiences of their time while at the event.

Some members of the "Go Poethick" Team.

Much more than the magic of words, art and music is the fact that accommodations have been made available at a cheap price for travelers and people coming from other states. The next day, a Saturday, comes with an abnormal literary package, featuring − Mountaineering that goes with Kegite gyrations and poetry reading. After which, everyone returns to their various destinations with a feeling of pleasure.

In addition to this, there are beautiful T-shirts available for sale before the event, for people who want to rep Poetry in their locality. You can pre-order any of these tshirts at an affordable price, and it would be delivered to you wherever you are.

 

In conclusion, plans have been solidified to give the best fun in an extraordinary atmosphere. 

For more information and VIP seats reservation Hotel bookings, please contact Gopoethick@gmail.com or call 08062812444, 08107815004, 08067436786.