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Africa's Biggest Culture Picnic!

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In celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, CORA Library and CORA Youth Creative Club brought together students from Lafiaji and Okesuna schools for a powerful day of learning, expression, and inspiration. From insightful sessions by Dr. Awele Ilusanmi and Victoria Nwankpa.
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CORA BOOKTREK is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CORA BOOKTREK's Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 24, 2026 12:10 PM Africa/Lagos Join Zoom Meeting us05web.zoom.us/j/8259520329… Meeting ID: 825 9520 3297 Passcode: 4U8mUr Join instructions us05web.zoom.us/meetings/825…
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CORA hosted its second book trek for the year on February 27, 2026 at Ogba library, Ikeja, featuring Akeem Lasisi with his book "Night of my flight". It was an educating book trek that examined the Yoruba culture on marriage, family. It was indeed a conversational book trek.
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CORABOOKTREK is inviting you to our next book trek at Ogab Ikeji. There shall be book reviews, conversations, book discussions and networking. To register click the link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Today’s CORA BookTrek held at CRIMMD Library and Museum Center, Ajao Estate, brought students of Chariot Spring School and Assemblies of God School into an engaging literary conversation. Featuring author Anote Ajeluorou and his book, Brides of Infidels.
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πŸ“š CORA BookTrek goes to Ajao Estate Join us for a powerful literary conversation as Anote Ajeluorou leads a reading and discussion on his compelling novel Brides of Infidels β€” a story that confronts fear, faith, violence, and the human cost of extremism. πŸ—“ January 23, 2026
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πŸ“š CORA BookTrek goes to Ajao Estate Join us for a powerful literary conversation as Anote Ajeluorou leads a reading and discussion on his compelling novel Brides of Infidels β€” a story that confronts fear, faith, violence, and the human cost of extremism. πŸ—“ January 23, 2026
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Merry Christmas to all CORA family and friends. We love youπŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³
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It's less than 10hrs to Go. where would you rather be tomorrow if not at LABAF 2025...where else?
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Five sunsets away from stories that breathe. Five dawns to the gathering of minds and art. The Lagos Book & Art Festival is almost here β€” are you ready? πŸŒ…πŸ“šπŸŽ­ #LABAF2025 #lagosbookandartfestival #5DaysToGo
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The countdown begins! πŸŽ‰ #LABAF2025 is almost here β€” a week of books, art, music, and creative sparks under one sky. Discover what to expect from this year’s festival of CHANGE ✨ πŸ”— Swipe/Scroll to explore the highlights! #LABAF2025 #Thebiggestbookandartfestivalinnigeria
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The countdown begins! πŸŽ‰ #LABAF2025 is almost here β€” a week of books, art, music, and creative sparks under one sky. Discover what to expect from this year’s festival of CHANGE ✨ πŸ”— Swipe/Scroll to explore the highlights! #LABAF2025 #Thebiggestbookandartfestivalinnigeria
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🎭 What to Expect This Year 7 days of creative energy and cultural exchange: Spoken word and live performances 🎀 Book readings & literary conversations πŸ“– Art exhibitions & visual installations 🎨 Stage plays, films, and youth dialogues 🎬 Workshops & creative labs 🌍
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Save the date! Be there!
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The Lagos Book & Art Festival (#LABAF2025) returns this November! Africa’s biggest culture picnic is back with a bold theme β€” CHANGE: Imagining Alternatives ✨ A week of books, art, conversations, and performances that challenge, inspire, and transform.
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πŸ“š What is LABAF? LABAF is a celebration of the written word and creative expression β€” a space where writers, artists, thinkers, and dreamers gather to reimagine the world through art and literature. It’s not just a festival. It’s a movement of ideas. ✊
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It was an enlightening evening booktrek with Mukoma Wa Ngugi. We had in attendance Nolloywood prominent actress, Joke Silva, Gbemi Shasore (Executive Publisher, Ceo, Quramo & Convener Quramo Festival of Words), and Friends of CORA.
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CORA Book Trek at Lekki Peninsula College! Was an intriguing and educating moment with a brilliant session with the award-winning Dr. Bunmi Oyinsan, discussing her powerful novel, A Ladder of Bones. ​ ​#CORA #BookTrek #Educating #AfricanLiterature #LagosEvents #DrBunmiOyinsan
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CORA Literary Season 2.0 is proud to announce #NGUGISeason, a month-long celebration of NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o's literary genius. We'll be discussing: Petals of Blood (July 5th) The River Between (July 12th) I Will Marry When I Want (July 12th) Weep Not, Child (July 19th)
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Devil on the Cross (July 26th) Join us for insightful discussions and a journey through his impactful works! #lagosbookandartfestival2025 #lagosbookandartfestival #ngugiseason #cora
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