Date: April 25

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Street 50, Olorunfunmi Street, Off Olusosun Street, Ikeja, Lagos

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Registration and Welcome Drink

• Meeting of participants and guests;
• Distribution of badges and programs;
• Light buffet and informal communication.

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Opening and welcome speech

• The host presents the concept of Rhythm & Rhyme Night;
• Brief history of the project, goals of the evening;
• Announcement of the day’s schedule.

17:00 – 18:00 | Open Mic: Poets and Writers

• Open stage for authors: reading poetry, prose, and stories;
• Each performance lasts 3–5 minutes;
• Setting the creative mood and engaging the audience.

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Musical interlude / live performance

• Light live music: jazz, acoustic, hip-hop;
• Creating a relaxing atmosphere and opportunities for communication.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Spoken word and stage performances

• Dynamic performances by artists;
• Interactive with the audience, engaging viewers in rhythm and rhyme;
• Demonstration of various styles and genres.

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Break / Networking

• Communication between participants and guests;
• Photo zone, social networks, exchange of contacts;
• Light buffet.

20:00 – 20:45 | Master class / Workshop

Topics:

• Spoken word and performance techniques;
• Writing poetry and short stories;
• Combining words with musical accompaniment;
• Active participant involvement: stage practice.

8:45–9:30 p.m. | Panel discussion: “Words and Rhythm in Contemporary Art”

• Participants: writers, poets, stage curators, musicians

Topics: development of the local scene, inspiration, collaboration

• Questions and answers from the audience

21:30 – 22:00 | Closing and final set

• Thanks to participants and guests;
• Short final performances or improvisations;
• Invitation to future Rhythm & Rhyme Night events.