Orange Poetry Africa

Exceptional voices deserve more than a moment.

We bring African spoken-word poetry to audiences through live shows, films and publications. We work with artists and organisations to bring stories to life.

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Based in Nigeria, Built for Africa

A spoken-word artist performing on a dark theatre stage

Spoken-word performance · Nigeria

Past event · Lagos 2026

25October 2026Event concluded

Thank you, Lagos.

Orange Poetry Live Show Lagos brought poetry, music and a shared headset-listening experience to Lagos.

Alliance Française de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre
9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

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Part of Orange Poetry Live Show

Introducing a new programme

Orange Poetry Marathon.

Up to 25 poets. Three minutes each.

Orange Poetry Marathon brings poets together for a programme of short performances, with music and other acts between the sets.

Marathon date and venue to be announced. The in-person interest-registration opportunity at the 25 October Lagos Live Show has ended. Future registration details will be announced separately; registering interest does not guarantee a performance slot.

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