Official Twitter account of the Kaduna Book & Arts Festival. An immersive cultural experience with international creatives and the best of ours.
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KABAFEST retweeted
12 Nov 2025
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/oB7a8Ccbi8JxFu569
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KABAFEST retweeted
3 Oct 2025
🌍✨ 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!
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KABAFEST retweeted
6 Oct 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
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KABAFEST retweeted
20 Sep 2025
Pictures from #LIFI2025 Day 2 ✨
Tutors and participants shared exciting moments together, with creativity flowing throughout their learning.
#childrensbookillustrations #100childrensbooksby2027
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KABAFEST retweeted
20 Sep 2025
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
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KABAFEST retweeted
6 Sep 2025
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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
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KABAFEST retweeted
15 Sep 2025
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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.
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KABAFEST retweeted
16 Sep 2025
🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT
Fatima Zahra @tinkizee2 is a lawyer, a writer, a politician, arbitrator and ribena enthusiast.
#Reclaimingtruth #AkeFest25
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KABAFEST retweeted
17 Sep 2025
🔊GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph O. Ike. Is the Director General of the Kaduna State Governments Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency, KADBUSA.
#reclaimingtruth #Akefest25
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KABAFEST retweeted
18 Sep 2025
🔊 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
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KABAFEST retweeted
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
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KABAFEST retweeted
17 Sep 2025
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
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KABAFEST retweeted
18 Sep 2025
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
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KABAFEST retweeted
18 Sep 2025
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
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KABAFEST retweeted
18 Sep 2025
It’s today!! The very first edition of the Lagos International Festival of Illustrations is live✨
Follow the event live here 👇
youtube.com/live/mA8ieLmSULA…
#lifi2025 #lagosstate #illustrators #childrensbookillustrator #100childrensbooksby2027
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Sign up for Lagos International Festival of Illustrations (LIFI) here
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
4 Sep 2025
In addition to our call for illustrators aged 18–30, we’re opening ten special slots for illustrators aged 31–40. If you live in Lagos and are passionate about illustration, this is your chance to be part of LIFI
Apply now using the link in bio!
#LIFI2025
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KABAFEST retweeted
19 Aug 2025
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/sJ8NJ9Rrjvtp2Wvb9
#LIFI2025
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KABAFEST retweeted
21 May 2025
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
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