KABAFEST

🗣️🗣️🗣️We’ve extended the deadline to ginger our friends across northern Nigeria. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Storytellers and illustrators, get in there!!

Aké Festival is thrilled to announce the Lagos State Book Grant is giving 100 residents of Lagos State the opportunity to attend Ake Festival and spend N30,000 on books at the festival bookstore. If you're 20-25 years old, apply using the link below 👇 forms.gle/oB7a8Ccbi8JxFu…

🌍✨ Nommo Awards at Aké Festival 2025 ✨🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that the winners of the 2025 Nommo Awards will be presented at the @akefestival in Lagos, 20–22 November 2025!

Online registration for the 13th edition of Ake Arts and Book Festival is now open Click the link in the bio to register #reclaimingtruth #akefest25

Pictures from #LIFI2025 Day 2 ✨ Tutors and participants shared exciting moments together, with creativity flowing throughout their learning. #childrensbookillustrations #100childrensbooksby2027

LIFI 2025 has been profound, and we’re now on the final leg—Day 3! Tune in to our IG Live (@bookbuzzng on Instagram) for the introduction to the Latin American tutors, happening now. #LIFI2025 #childrensbookillustration #100childrensbooksby2027

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT AlhanIslam @Alhan_islam (Maryam Bukar Hassan) is a Nigerian poet, storyteller, and communications strategist whose works blends art with advocacy. She has performed on global stages including the UN General Assembly and COP28 and in 2025, was appointed

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Fatima Bala @akazahrab, author of Broken and Hafsatu Bebi, is a lecturer and a poet. Her stories capture the intricacies of family, faith, and societal norms, shedding light on both the beauty and challenges inherent in a conservative culture.

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Fatima Zahra @tinkizee2 is a lawyer, a writer, a politician, arbitrator and ribena enthusiast. #Reclaimingtruth #AkeFest25

🔊GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph O. Ike. Is the Director General of the Kaduna State Governments Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency, KADBUSA. #reclaimingtruth #Akefest25

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Khadija Sanusi @Khadijayusra_ published her first article in July 2014 as a first-year student at the African Leadership Academy with Mail and Guardian’s Voices of Africa in South Africa. Officially, she began her career in journalism in 2015 writing

The Spanish illustration scene has been presented today at @Ouida_Lagos after the official kick off of #lifi2025. Gracias/Gràcies Emma, Marta & Miriam for representing 🇪🇸. Well done Queen @lolashoneyin and the entire team @Bookstormng @AECID_es @APICAPIC

The wait is over—Lagos International Festival of Illustration (LIFI) kicks off tomorrow! 🎉 A hub where creativity meets storytelling, with talks, interactive sessions & live showcases celebrating the power of illustration to inspire young readers. #lifi25

LIFI Day 1 and classes are ongoing. Here’s a peek at the classes SLOVENIA class with tutors Masa P. Zmitek, Eva MLINAR, and Matej de Cecco #LIFI2025 #LIFIDay1 #childrenbookillustration #100childrenbooksby2027

LIFI Day 1 was a success! We kicked off with a beautiful Opening Ceremony and an introduction to three renowned illustrators from Spain. The festival continues tomorrow with exciting workshops and engaging interactions between tutors and participants. Stay tuned!!! #LIF12025

It’s today!! The very first edition of the Lagos International Festival of Illustrations is live✨ Follow the event live here 👇 youtube.com/live/mA8ieLmSU… #lifi2025 #lagosstate #illustrators #childrensbookillustrator #100childrensbooksby2027

Sign up for Lagos International Festival of Illustrations (LIFI) here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

LIFI is where storytellers, artists, and dreamers come together to shape the future of children’s books in Nigeria. To register, you must: 🔹 be 18–30 years old 🔹 be an Illustrator or aspiring illustrator 🔹 reside in Lagos Register here forms.gle/sJ8NJ9Rrjvtp2W… #LIFI2025

Dear book lovers, drop your pick in this round of ‘Would You Rather’ 🤩 The countdown has begun. #AkeFest25 is happening 20–22 Nov, 2025. We can’t wait to see so many faces, especially yours! #ReclaimingTruth

You have done nothing wrong. On our part, we’ve been preparing since last year. We’ve even sent out invitation letters. I love @KabaFest with my whole heart.