We remember and honour the life of Ibrahim Musa.
A powerful voice on the Kabafest 2024 stage, he shared poetry that moved, challenged, and inspired.
We are grateful for the gift of his voice and his poetry
Rest in peace🕊️
🗣️🗣️🗣️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 👇
https://t.co/GvEySC4urY
🌍✨ 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!
🔊 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
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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.
🔊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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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 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
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
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
https://t.co/4SAH2Ja1yl
#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