In partnership with TalkNaija and Mani, we hosted an art/poetry competition centered around Bipolar Disorder for World Bipolar Disorder Day on Friday, March 30 2018 at 16/16 in Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. We called the competition Words with a Pulse as we invited both artist and poets to recite their art visualizing Bipolar Disorder. Our aim was to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health and help sufferers realize they are not alone.
View event photos below!
Victor Ugo and Ifedayo from the Mani team help Dochi Nwaigwe from the Chisovn team set up the delicious small chops from Lovely and Spices Small Chops
Guests patiently waiting for the competition to begin. RIGHT: Ijeoma Okereke from Chisovn arrives.
Spoken word participant reciting how he visualizes Bipolar Disorder through poetry.
Art participant reciting how he visualizes Bipolar Disorder through art.
Dr. Wande Dipeolu taking questions during the open forum segment.
Guests engaging with Dr. Wande Dipeolu during the open forum segment.
Guests engaging with Dr. Wande Dipeolu during the open forum segment.
Spoken word participant reciting how she visualizes Bipolar Disorder through poetry.
Our winners Ayomipo Amiola (poem) and Popoola Nurudeen (art).
Mani team with Dochi Nwaigwe from Chisovn, and the competiton winners.
