The Biggest Storytelling Event in Africa, LISTEN By Sulaiman Samad

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The ability to tell great stories is a superpower that transforms words into memorable experiences, forging connections that last a lifetime. It's a transformative hat worn on the hearts of humanity, allowing us to travel through time, shaping and evolving our backgrounds and what defines us as humans.


The "LISTEN" event, the Biggest Storytelling Event in Africa, exemplifies this power. Organised by the Lagos State University Debate Society (LSUDS), this event has become a cornerstone for the LASU community and beyond. It has influenced and inspired thousands, enabling listeners to embark on emotional journeys, discover new values and cultures, and continuously learn.


LISTEN is not just an exhilarating storytelling experience designed to draw audiences, but a captivating one where speakers tell their personal stories that reforms, transforms, and inform the minds of a larger audience. It’s unmatched in scale among storytelling events on Nigerian institution campuses.



Each edition of LISTEN features a lifelong theme that resonates with practical and real-life experiences. The first edition, themed "SEED," was held under the administration of the Ex-President of the LASU Debate Society(LSUDS) Ezekiah Tiamiyu. The second edition, themed "VISION,” during the administration of Ex-President Jamiu Akanmu. The third edition, themed "VOYAGE," during the administration of Ex-President Oladunni Akinsanmi. The fourth edition, themed "ADVENTURE," took place in January 2024 under the leadership of Ex-President Ibrahim Titilope. The most recent edition, LISTEN V, themed "RESILIENCE," was held on October 18, 2024, and organised by Ex-President Boluwatife Kolawole. The upcoming edition, LISTEN VI, will be held on July 10, 2024, at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU Ojo, under the tenure of the President of LSUDS, Seide Agosu, and it is themed "EMERGENCE."


"LISTEN" has had five transformative editions, with the sixth on the horizon. Each edition features trailblazing personalities who share not only amazing but also captivating stories. The event has hosted the likes of Denrele Edun, Shaffy Bello, Roseline Afije (Liquorose), Adunni Ade, Damola Olatunji, Seyi Edun Johnson, Mariam Apaokhagi Greene, Dare Arigbede, Yemi Solade, Iremide Adeoye, Prosperity Olorunfemi, amongst others. 


This event fosters connections, creating emotional bonds between trailblazers, quintessential speakers, and the audience. It serves as a medium for conveying messages, ideas, thoughts, and controversial concepts, sharing lessons learned, personal experiences, and insights, promoting self-reflection and growth, and showcasing resilience and adventures before achieving success.


Through the stories told at LISTEN, I can dare to dream! 



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