Where Art Meets After Hours: A Colorful Weekend at The Hive Hub

What happens when creativity flows from afternoon light into starlit hours? On Friday, May 2nd, 2025, two beautiful events were held at The Hive Hub: Brushstrokes and Bubbles, an art event, and Night Shift, an event where like-minded people come to have conversations, chill, watch movies, and unwind after the day’s stress. 

This month’s gathering welcomed over 43 people, a mix of designers, developers, artists, and local enthusiasts who showed up for an evening of shared laughter, spontaneous performances, and delicious bites. 

Brushstrokes & Bubbles: Stories in Colour

With over 43+ attendees, the May edition of Hive’s art event wasn’t just another paint-and-sip; it was a vibrant reminder that art lives in everyone, regardless of age or ability.
The afternoon began with "Brushstrokes & Bubbles," an art-centric gathering to foster self-expression and connection through collaborative painting.

1. Opening Session: Inioluwa Aderibigbe, the Hive Art Club Lead, set the tone with reflections on the power of creativity, emphasizing freedom, play, and shared connection.
 

2. Interactive Icebreakers & Games: Lighthearted games facilitated mingling and laughter, creating an inclusive atmosphere for newcomers and returning guests.
 

3. Collaborative Painting Session: Attendees grouped and co-created visual pieces, blending individual strokes into collective masterpieces under Inioluwa's guidance.
 

4. Kids' Corner: Children actively participated, painting and engaging guests about their creative processes, adding a multi-generational touch to the event.
 

5. Karaoke, Food, and Community Vibes: The evening concluded with karaoke, heartfelt sing-alongs, and shared laughter over skewered meat and punch, encapsulating the essence of community bonding.

Nightshift: Conversations, Chills & Cardigans

As dusk settled, 25+ attendees gathered at the Hive Hub's Mini-Pitch, which had been transformed into a cozy open-air lounge for "Nightshift," an overnight hangout designed for creatives and professionals to unwind and connect. 

1. Opening Session: The community manager welcomed attendees, setting an inclusive and relaxed tone for the night.
 

2. Interactive Games & Icebreakers: Attendees engaged in energetic rounds of charades and other games, fostering camaraderie and laughter.
 

3. Movie Screening: A screening of The Man from Toronto provided entertainment, with unlimited popcorn and punch enhancing the experience.
 

4. Care Packages & Midnight Bites: Ticketed attendees received care packages, and a surprise serving of hot peppered plantain and ponmo delighted guests during the night.
 

5. Karaoke & Late-Night Games: After the movie, the energy surged with karaoke sessions lasting until dawn, alongside console and board games, all under ambient fairy lights.

Final Reflections

Art & Nightshift is more than an event; it reflects what The Hive Incubator stands for. The Hive quietly shapes a culture of collaboration in Akure by bringing together designers, artists, developers, storytellers, and dreamers under one roof. Each edition creates space for people to connect, co-create, and build something bigger than themselves.

As we continue to host these gatherings, it’s clear that community-driven experiences like this are essential to growing Akure’s creative and tech ecosystem. The Hive isn’t just nurturing talent; it’s building a movement, one shared moment at a time.