Nigeria's thriving capital, Abuja, known for its Aso Rock and other magnificent rock formations, is now set to add yet another monument to its famous landmarks - the grand tent of verbosity also christened as "Abuja-Palooza." Yes, esteemed reader, there will be no need to check your spectacles or adjust your screens. The nation's belly-button (pun always intended) is ready to host the ultimate gab fest, where the greatest minds (and mouths) shall convene. Rumor has it that even the taciturn Aso villa is buzzing with excitement. However, we would not bet on any official statements from rock formations, regardless of their social status. Never in the glorious history of Nigeria has the art of talking been celebrated with such pomp and glamour. "Think Word Olympics, but with better food," quoted Mr. Babatunde, Abuja-Palooza's chief executive chatterbox and largest snack vendor. Indeed, the inaugural Abuja-Palooza, branded as the ultimate concave of eloquent wordsmiths and amateur blabbermouths alike, is set to launch with an opening ceremony worth many 'oohs' and 'aahs,' and possibly a few 'hmmms.' "We, at Abuja-Palooza, believe that conversation has the power to bring people together. And what better way to do that than by setting a grand platform where words take flight, ideas collide, and sentences go on forever," explained Babatunde, mumbling the last part of his statement, probably not too eager for the latter. Notable highlights of this year's event include the riveting "Quote-a-thon," featuring Abuja's most agile minds in a daring feat of spontaneous quote generation. The "Political Purr," a session that promises politicians trading barbs with wit rather than fisticuffs. And finally, the much-awaited "Babble Royale," where normal humans challenge politicians in a no-holds-barred dialogue, aiming to 'out-blabber' each other. There will also be a "Jargonauts" event for folks who just throw around big words to sound smarter. So good luck with that one, highbrow linguistic enthusiasts! Moreover, for enthusiasts of the silent arts, be rest assured as organizers also have us covered with the equally intriguing "Dumb Charades" event sponsored exclusively by the National Association of Mimes. And for the grammar Nazis hovering amongst us, the "Symposium of Shushers" is likely to be the viral sensation of the year. This event is a welcome opportunity for the guardians of syntax and language correctness to raise their red pens and make a stand... or shoosh! Knowing Abuja, this festival of chatter is likely to be just another notch on its grand belt of spectacular happenings. And while detractors may call it a "waste of breath," the city, in its perennial, radiant optimism, calls it the new "heartbeat of dialogue." So dust off your thesaurus, clear your throat, and let your conversational spirit go wild. Abuja, get ready - the ultimate gab fest is here. And may the loudest (or wisest) mouth win.