WAPi (Words and Pictures)...the Finale!

WAPi (Words and Pictures)...the Finale!

Takes place on the 3rd of April 2010 @ TRIBECA, 82, Adetokunbo Ademola street, V.I, Lagos.
Time: 10am to 4pm.

Confirmed to attend:
Big Brother Africa winner Kevin Chuwang Pam, Eldee, Omawumi, Knighthouse, Kel, Leony, Dipp, Celebrity BloggerLinda Ikeji, SDC, Twisted Minds, Myst,Teeto, and new sensation Airis.

It's all for the love of Art and JOS!

Be there!

Talk is not Cheap!

If you love debating, this may be your opportunity to become a star by your words...and maybe for once, talk is not cheap.

WAPI in August will feature performances from underground artists & auditions for the latest TV Reality Show – The Debaters!

Inspire Africa in collaboration with the British Council and other partners will be bringing to you a TV reality show – The Debaters. The Debaters will run for 13 weeks and will engage 14 participants in live debates on current social, political and economic issues in Nigeria. The 14 participants will be selected at auditions in Kano, Lagos & Port Harcourt.

A brand new Toyota Avanza + 3 million naira cash are some of the prizes to be won!

Details for auditions:
Lagos Regional auditions: 8 & 10 August 2009
Time: 9am – 4pm

National audition & Lagos WAPI event: 29 August 2009
Theme: 101 ways to get high without drugs
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: British Council, 20 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi

Kano
Wapi screening & Regional auditions: 12 & 13 August 2009
Time: 9am – 4pm
Theme: 101 ways to get high without drugs

WaPi Kano Event: 15 August 2009
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: British Council, 10 Emir Palace Road, Kano

Port Harcourt
Regional auditions: 17 & 18 August 2009
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: British Council, Plot 300 Olusegun Obasanjo Way
GRA II
Port Harcourt

WAPI, May Event

If you are a visual or verbal artist whose talent is yet to be discovered, then WAPI is the place to be!

WAPI offers a platform for visual, verbal and all other forms of artists in the underground to be discovered as they showcase their art in Words and Pictures focusing on a selected theme.

Does Obama's election as the US president signify a positive change for Nigeria as a country? What do you think about the current economic situation worldwide and how has it affected Nigeria? Express yourself in Words & Pictures as we explore the themes – 'Naija, yes we can!' at WaPI Kano and 'Got the Crunch' at WaPi Lagos ...Please find details below.

Kano

Date: Saturday, 9 May 2009

Venue: Alliance Francaise, 22 Magajin Rumfa Road

Time: 10am -4pm

Theme: Naija, yes we can!

To participate, e-mail: upattai@yahoo.com

Lagos

Date: Saturday, 16 May 2009

Venue: British Council, 20 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi

Time: 10am -4pm

Theme: Got the Crunch?

To participate, e-mail: wapi@one1mgt.com or info.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org

Please note performances should be centred on theme.

ENTRY IS FREE. SEE YOU THERE!

More Events To Be At!

Nigeria International Book Fair 2009: The 8th edition of the NIBF organised by the Nigeria Book Fair Trust--Multi-Purpose Hall of the University of Lagos. May 11-16. (Author's groove at the book fair: Authors and critics will be hosted under the theme, "State of Nigerian Literature" at the Multi-purpose Hall, UNILAG, Lagos. 10am. May 15.)

9 Writers, 4 Cities: The Book Tour: A series of book readings, book signings and discussions in four cities: Benin, Ibadan, Lagos, and Warri. Till June 6.

9 Writer's in Lagos: Second leg of the writers' tour--The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos. 2-7pm. May 17.

Araism Movement 5: Ara Studio in collaboration with Mydrim Gallery presents the fifth edition of art exhibitions titled "Araism Movement 5" at Mydrim Gallery Ikoyi, Lagos. 5.00pm. May 16-30.

Quintessence presents Oyerinde Olotu: Oyerinde Olotu's exhibition of portraits of Nigeria's past and present heroes, also works depicting major landmarks and cities at Quintessence, Falomo Shopping Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. 4.00pm. May 30.

US Cultural envoy visits: Seattle artist, Dionne Haroutunian, visits Nigeria as a US cultural envoy. May 12- 27. The artist will give a lecture at the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos. May 27.

The Trials of Brother Jero Plays: The National Theatre/National Troupe of Nigeria in collaboration with the Creative Arts Department, UNILAG and Arambe Productions performs Wole Soyinka's play. May 13-31. Public performance at UNILAG main auditorium, Lagos. 5pm. May 13 & 14.

Words and Pictures (WAPI) in May: With the theme "Got the crunch?" WAPI exhibition holds at the British Council, 20 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos. Free. 10am-4pm. May 16.

Events To Be At!

Words and Pictures (WAPI): Alliance Francaise hosts Nigerians under the theme "Naija, Yes We Can", 22 Magajin Rumfa Road, Kano. 10 am. May 9.

Theatre @ Terra presents the play "Gbanja Roulette", Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos. Every Sunday in May at 3pm and 6pm.

ArtZero in collaboration with Children Living With Cancer Foundation hosts its 3rd edition of "Art on the Mainland" at the National Thatre, Iganmu, Lagos. Exhibition is between May 9 and May 16.

The third Lagos Artists Forum themed "The Artist as a Reporter" holds at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos 11.30 am on May 13.