PurpleSilver Art Fold weekly Session Labe, Urge, Sewe etc

The year 2010 was indeed one to remember so far for poet Andrew Aondosoo Labe who shared one of his many internationally acclaimed nice pieces at the PurpleSilver Art Fold on Saturday 21st day September 2013.
PurpleSilver Art Fold convenes poets, writers, musicians, film-makers and any one who wants to relax to refreshing intellectually breathtaking entertainment every Saturday of the week from 6pm t0 8pm and admission is free and punctuality keenly observed.
For now you should enjoy a piece of Andrew's poems:

SHE SINGS THE BLUES

She sings the blues

We mosh carmagnole in the sun

Dancing to the arson blues,

With sciatica to seduce caryatids

And impress mannequins;

Whispering in the face of tyranny

Searching for a place called home

Shards of glass, a bed of roses.

 

She sings the blues

We wrap hope in bandages

Stuff greed in wallets

Drown peace in blood

Bury love in graves

Cover hatred like blankets

Wear war like pants

And march to Eagle Square

To sing the national anthem.

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You can enjoy more creativity this coming Saturday same venue and time.

PURPLESILVER CREATIVE GALLERY; THE NEW DISCOVERY @ SYMBOLS CUISINE ON SATURDAYS by Smith Orahii

PURPLESILVER CREATIVE GALLERY; THE NEW DISCOVERY @ SYMBOLS CUISINE ON SATURDAYS.

One of my happiest discovery in my many years of creative fun seeking is the PurpleSilver literary show staged every Saturday around falling shadows at the beautiful enclave of Symbols.

To be modest, I wouldn't mind to have a first date with a girl at the side-by-side seat arrangement of the show. Sadly though, first date outings are transient, even though they are memorable. We would spectate, appreciate, participate and celebrate the wonderful moment of entertainment got on a platter of gold.

Yes! Platter of gold because I pay to get far less the entertainment in cities like Lagos and Abuja for events that have little educational undertone.

I saw the three genres of literature; drama, poetry and prose which I only had the privilege of being taught back in college, sitting next to the front seat at PurpleSilver gallery.

Please, forgive my forgetfulness, I also saw in the house some good music, dance, motivationals and comedy. Hahaa! Thanks to the dreamer comedian that confesses having a dry voice courtesy of the enjoyment of fruit juice such as 'Zobo' Juice, 'Kunu' Juice et al.

I pride this would serve skeptics who thought Benue was simply a food house right. Of course, how else would they reconcile such youth creativity amidst food surplus?

I had the privilege of meeting the literary majesty Miss S... L... Never mind, that's just a feature plash for another moment.

Thumbs up to the organizers of the shows. Humble beginings breed grandest records - says the wise.

Why The Youth Should Not Be Given Power

Why The Youth Should Not Be Given Power

The enthusiastic challenge of leading a group of people which comes with different situations or type of leadership is a necessary walk in any given situation in order to guarantee an appreciation of the position ascended.

Today, Nigerian youth complain of not been ‘given’ leadership positions in the country by the ruling class of very old people. Note however that most or all of these people were around during the fight for independence.

I say however that the youth should NOT be GIVEN power! Over the years in history, power has never been given, it is always taken. The struggle to ascend leadership is necessary training and a test of readiness for a position of leadership. Sometimes, its through violence, protest or at a time and place like Nigeria where democracy is currently practiced; it may be by campaign, insistence on the rule of law and so on.

The Nigerian youth does not know his or her right, privilege and place in the country. I hereby say that the future of Nigeria is much more in danger in the hands of such an illiterate.

I say to you frankly and confidently that the Nigerian Youth would not ask for power when they are ready to lead, They Will Take It! Power is Always Taken! Always Taken! And Never Given! Power Is Always Taken!!

PurpleSilver Literacy & Art Program (POLAP)

PurpleSilver Orphan Literacy and Art Program (POLAP)

PurpleSilver is establishing libraries in Orphanage homes across Nigeria.

*How To Be A Part

You can inform us of any orphanage home near your location that lacks books or a library.

The Orphanage home must be ready to provide space, shelves, proper sitting and a proper learning environment.

PurpleSilver provides the books and the services of library and information scientists who will catalogue and plan the entire library system. These professionals will also train those who would manage the library afterwards.

*Any author is welcome to send us copies of his books and mark POLAP as PurpleSilver has books coming in for her library and hence should not be mistaken.

*The general public that wishes to contribute to the mind development of these young minds can send in a variety of books and indicate as PurpleSilver Orphanage Literacy Art Program (POLAP); so as not to be mistaken.

Books can be mailed to:

PurpleSilver

c/o P. O. Box 1969,

Makurdi,

Benue state,

Nigeria.

PurpleSilver can also be reached on

facebook via PurpleSilver Art or our facebook page: Purplesilver. You can follow us on

twitter: @purplesilverart and

Our blog is: purplesilverart@blogspot.com

e-mail: purplesilverart@gmail.com

Purplesilver: PurpleSilver Literary Saturday & Open Mic

Purplesilver: PurpleSilver Literary Saturday & Open Mic: PurpleSilver Literary Saturday session & Open mic holds TODAY! Venue: VIP Lounge of Symbols Cuisine, Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria. Time...

PurpleSilver Literary Saturday & Open Mic

PurpleSilver Literary Saturday session & Open mic holds TODAY!
Venue: VIP Lounge of Symbols Cuisine, Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria.
Time: 7pm-9pm prompt.
Come with friends and family. Entry is FREE!!!
Features: entertainment & discussion

PURPLESILVER HOSTS POET SU’EDDIE VERSHIMA AGEMA AT READING IN MAKURDI

PURPLESILVER HOSTS POET SU’EDDIE VERSHIMA AGEMA AT READING IN MAKURDI

As part of the weekly readings and meetings, PurpleSilver, a hot new literary group, is set to host Su’eddie Vershima Agema, all round writer and poet. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday 20th day of April 2013 at the exclusive VIP Lounge of Symbols Eatery opposite the Benue State University Medical School by 7pm to 9pm (not the mistaken insulted African time but World Standard Time). Su’eddie, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, Benue Chapter) would be reading a short story and poems while discussing his works; his soon to be publicly presented much anticipated poetry collection, Bring Our Casket Home: Tales one shouldn’t tell; literary adventures, the writing experience among others.

According to the Coordinator of the group, Mr. Anselm Ngutsav, the event hopes to be exciting and quite different from normal readings. In addition to the guest rendition, there would be a themed discussion of societal importance looked at from literary angles as well as question and answer session with the guest writer.

PurpleSilver is an emerging country wide literary movement headquartered in Makurdi. The last reading featured politician and closet poet, Terfa Bossua in the spotlight.

PurpleSilver is meant to have its official roll-out on the 27^th of April, 2013 in Makurdi in a grand poetry night with features as drama, dance, music and comedy.