In this interview at #akefest25 , Guinness World Record holder for the longest marathon chess game, national chess master, and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD ), shares what reclaiming truth means to him and the truths he has learned to accept.
The Book chat that held the room from start to finish
Tunde Onakoya: The Chess Champion Book Chat featured Lola Shoneyin (@lolashoneyin), Tunde Onakoya (@tunde_OD), KRO Onimole (@kro_creative), and was moderated by Muthoni Muiruri (@thisbookishgirl).
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Poetry is where children find their voice ✨
And through the KLF Mentorship Program, we’re creating a space where it’s heard.
Your child will explore poetry and grow in confidence.
If they love words, this is where it deepens.
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Honoured to welcome the new Spanish ambassador to Nigeria Mr Félix Costales Artieda yesterday. He stopped by at @Ouida_Lagos to see the work we are doing to develop the Centre for Illustrations, Nigeria.
Have I already told you my 1st book is out now? Yes? Well, I'll do so again! 😁 It's a collection of poems in the key of Africanfuturism. The past, present & future. Love, lust, joy, despair, pain, pleasure, darkness, light - & much more, all live within. Bookstores nationwide!
Give your child the chance to learn from internationally recognised creatives through masterclasses in writing, editing, and illustration.
Build real storytelling skills and confidence in weeks.
Your child’s story starts here,
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Yesterday was World Book Day. Many parents were struggling to dress their kids up as characters from books, even though I’ve been giving them a steady supply of easy costumes.
Anyway, I saw this yesterday on IG and it made me super happy. 😍😍😍
Wonderful performance by Ojieka at #akefest25
The full performance is on our YouTube page.
Watch it, experience it again, and share.
You’ll find the link in our bio.
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Every child deserves a story that stays with them for 20 years. 📖✨.
Our current obsession? @ayo_oyeku 's "What Happened on Thursday." Consider it our early Valentine’s love letter to incredible storytelling.
Which book was your "best friend" growing up?
Tell us below! 👇
New Week, New Stories ☺️
For this week's Storytime, we're glad to feature @elizabethireneb. An accomplished author, she tells stories that truly touch the heart in Crossing the Stream.
From her award-winning debut to #KLF2025, her voice remains essential.
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AKEFEST25 GUEST INTERVIEW
Booker Prize winner, Bernardine Evaristo shares how she remains grounded in truth, even as misinformation dominates public spaces.
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URGENT: Missing Child On Christmas Day
On The Night Of 25th December 2025, a Man Was Attacked By Kidnappers In Abakaliki Ebonyi State. During The Incident, He Was Shot Multiple Times And His Car Was Snatched By The Attackers With His 3-Year-Old Daughter Inside. The Father Is Currently In Critical Condition At The Hospital, And The Child Is Still Missing.
Child’s Details 👉🏽Name: Miss Chisom Jasmine Ozonnadi….Age: 3 Years. If You Have Any Information That Could Help Locate Her, Please Contact Immediately: 07064664473 (The Man’s Wife)…
Please Retweet And Share Widely. Your Help Could Bring Her Home. 🙏
The #ACBF2026 Writing Competition is open!
Write a story or essay (max 500 words) inspired by BIG DREAMS, BRAVE STORIES.
📩 [email protected]
🗓 Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
🏆 ₦100k winner | ₦50k runner-up
👧🏽🧒🏾 Under 16s only
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