Your words have
power, use it!
Welcome to Mic Drop, Nigeria's first national stage dedicated to the boldest spoken word artists.
Poetry is not just performance; it is a force for healing, culture, and transformation. When a spoken word artist speaks, the globe stops spinning to listen. I created Mic Drop to uncover the hidden voices that will redefine Africa.
— IBQUAKE, Global Spoken Word Artist & Visionary
To create a definitive pathway for spoken word artists to RISE, SPEAK, and REDEFINE Africa through their art. We are committed to mentoring the continent's most powerful voices and projecting them to the forefront of the global stage as the next generation of cultural icons.
11 weeks · 4 stages · 1 champion.
Is a 14-week spoken-word journey that discovers, refines, and showcases Nigeria's most powerful young voices.
Nationwide call for entries. Thousands of poets, spoken word artists and storytellers submit video performances online.
The best 50 are featured on social media for public voting and community engagement, supported by brand challenges and mini-features.
The top 20 contestants get creative training with our partners.
The top 20 contestants perform before a live audience, celebrity judges, and media houses. A fusion of art, culture, and purpose where the next generation of spoken-word icons emerge. Every stage offers visibility for partners, brand storytelling integration, and community connection.
Three winners. Three life-changing moments on the Mic Drop stage.
The ultimate Prize. Three winners take the cash, recognition, brand partnerships, and a continental platform to carry their voice beyond the stage.
Perform in front of hundreds of thousands of Nigerians hungry for authentic voices and bold storytelling.
Get coached by industry professionals in our structured creative bootcamp designed for serious artists.
Access Nigeria's largest pipeline of spoken word talent for brand partnerships, voiceovers, and creative careers.
Season 1 starts in Nigeria. The stage is set for Africa. Be part of the foundation of a continental movement.
Your performances amplified on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to an audience that cares about your craft.
Win prizes, earn industry credibility, and build a network of peers, mentors, and partners that lasts a career.
The grand rules that guide entry submissions.
Every entry must be 90 seconds or less.
Only Instagram entries are valid.
No covers, be original. Your voice, your script, your truth.
You must invite @officialmicdroplive as a collaborator on your fresh post.
We only accept videos posted after the official March 24th announcement.
Ready to drop your verse? Click below to fill in your audition details on our official form. Slots are limited.
Let's raise voices, inspire change, and create a movement that echoes beyond the mic.
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