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Literary Events And Festival In Nigeria You Should Not Miss

 

Nigeria is a country rich in culture, creativity, and diversity. It is also home to some of the most vibrant and exciting literary and art festivals in Africa. Whether you are a lover of books, poetry, music, or visual arts, you will find something to inspire and entertain you at these festivals. Here are some of the literary and art festivals you should attend in Nigeria:

Aké Arts and Book Festival

The Aké Arts and Book Festival is the largest annual gathering of writers, editors, critics, and readers on the African continent. It was founded in 2013 by Lola Shoneyin, a Nigerian writer and poet, who wanted to create a space where intellectuals and thinkers can discuss African issues on African soil. The festival is named after Aké, a town in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Wole Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, was born in 1934.

The festival features new and established writers from across the world, and its primary focus is to promote, develop, and celebrate the creativity of African writers, poets, and artists. The festival also has an official website and a dedicated magazine, known as the Aké Review. The festival covers various genres and themes, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, comics, film, music, dance, and more. Some of the notable writers who have attended the festival include Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Niyi Osundare, Binyavanga Wainaina, Mona Elthahawy, Chris Abani, Véronique Tadjo, E. C. Osondu, Taiye Selasi, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, and Nnedi Okorafor.

The festival is usually held in November, and the venue alternates between Abeokuta and Lagos. The theme for the 2023 edition is “The Future is Female”, and it will celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in literature and arts. You can find more information about the festival on their website. https://twitter.com/akefestival?t=BNhWTm7xfnuPbtl10H0MBQ&s=09

 

Kaduna Book and Arts Festival

The Kaduna Book and Arts Festival (KABAFEST) is a four-day literary and cultural event that showcases the best of Nigerian and African literature, arts, and culture. It was founded in 2017 by the Book Buzz Foundation, the same organization that runs the Aké Arts and Book Festival, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government. The festival is held in Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State, which is one of the most diverse and populous states in Nigeria.

The festival aims to foster social cohesion, promote literacy, and celebrate creativity in Kaduna and beyond. The festival features book readings, panel discussions, workshops, art exhibitions, film screenings, musical performances, poetry slams, and more. Some of the notable writers who have attended the festival include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Elnathan John, Leila Aboulela, Zukiswa Wanner, Helon Habila, and Ayobami Adebayo.

The festival is usually held in September, and the theme for the 2023 edition is “Reimagining the Future”. You can find more information about the festival on their website. https://www.kabafest.ng/

 

Chinua Achebe Literary Festival

The Chinua Achebe Literary Festival is an annual literary event that honors and celebrates the writings and legacy of Chinua Achebe, the Nigerian novelist and literary critic who is widely regarded as the father of modern African literature. He is best known for his novel Things Fall Apart (1958), which is the most widely read book in modern African literature. He lived between November 16, 1930, and November 21, 2013, when he passed away in Massachusetts.

The festival was founded in 2016 by Izunna Okafor, an award-winning Nigerian writer, journalist, and advocate for the Igbo language, who is also the state coordinator for the Society of Young Nigerian Writers in Anambra State. The festival is held every year on Chinua Achebe’s birthday (16 November) at the Prof. Kenneth Dike Central E-Library in Awka, the capital of Achebe’s native Anambra State. The festival features readings, discussions, lectures, performances, and awards that celebrate Achebe’s works and influence on African literature and culture.

The festival also publishes an annual anthology of poems and essays in honor of Achebe, called the Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology, which is launched on the day of the festival. The anthology has attracted writers from all over the world, including Mbizo Chirasha of Zimbabwe. You can find more information about the festival on their Facebook page.

 

Abuja Literary and Arts Festival

The Abuja Literary and Arts Festival (ALitFest) is a three-day literary and cultural festival that showcases the best of Nigerian and African literature, arts, and culture in Nigeria’s federal capital, Abuja. It was founded in 2018 by the Abuja Literary Society, a community of writers, poets, artists, and lovers of literature and arts in Abuja. The festival is held at the Abuja Exhibition Pavilion, a spacious and modern venue that hosts various events and exhibitions.

 The festival aims to create a platform for literary and artistic expression, exchange, and engagement in Abuja and beyond. The festival features book readings, panel discussions, workshops, art exhibitions, film screenings, musical performances, poetry slams, and more. Some of the notable writers who have attended the festival include Chigozie Obioma, Lola Shoneyin, Eghosa Imasuen, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Tendai Huchu, and Zukiswa Wanner .

 The festival is usually held in July, and the theme for the 2023 edition is “The Power of Stories”. You can find more information about the festival on their website. https://alitfest.com/

 

Lagos Book and Art Festival

The Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) is a week-long literary and cultural festival that celebrates books, arts, and ideas in Nigeria’s commercial and cultural capital, Lagos. It was founded in 1999 by the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), a non-governmental organization that promotes the development and appreciation of the arts in Nigeria. The festival is held at the Freedom Park, a former colonial prison that has been transformed into a cultural hub.

The festival features book launches, readings, discussions, debates, workshops, exhibitions, performances, and more. The festival also has a special focus on children and young adults, with programs such as the Children’s Reading Tent, the Teenagers’ Convergence, and the Publishers’ Forum. Some of the notable writers who have attended the festival include Wole Soyinka, Ben Okri, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Sefi Atta, Okey Ndibe, and Teju Cole .

 The festival is usually held in November, and the theme for the 2023 edition is “The Book as a Tool for Social Change”. You can find more information about the festival on their website. https://www.lagosbookartfestival.org/

 Nigeria is a country that has a lot to offer to literary and art lovers. From the historic town of Aké to the cosmopolitan city of Lagos, from the diverse state of Kaduna to the federal capital of Abuja, you will find literary and art festivals that will enrich your mind, soul, and senses. These festivals are not only a celebration of literature and arts, but also a celebration of Nigeria’s culture, history, and identity. If you are looking for a way to experience the best of Nigeria, you should attend these literary and art festivals. You will not regret it.

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