Zazzau Books and Arts Festival

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You called, we heard you.
Zabafest 2.0 is SET.
Zaria
23–25 April
Theme: Reclaiming the Future
3 days of books, art, poetry, music, ideas & culture.
Come to Zaria. Let’s create, gather, and imagine what’s next.
For sponsorships & partnerships:
[email protected]

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Women. Art. Tech. Influence.

Arewa Women in the Digital Economy — a conversation on how women are building, leading, and redefining digital spaces.
Happening at #ZABAFEST2026
Fri, 24 April
12:00–13:00 WAT
Zaria

Registet to Attend: https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow

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Leadership. Conflict. Nation-building.
Join the conversation at #ZABAFEST2026
Fri, 24 April
10:00–11:00 AM
Zaria
With @Pragmatist_AIR
@Sulescope
@umaryakubu
https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow

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Digital power. Online influence. New economies.
Join the conversation:
“Digital Politics & the ‘Data Boys’ Economy” at #ZABAFEST2026
Sat, 25 April
11:35 AM–12:35 PM
Zaria https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow

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How do visuals shape narratives and preserve culture?
Screening Power & Culture at Zazzau Books and Arts Festival 2.0
Fri, 24 April
2:15–3:15 PM
Zaria
https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow⁠

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Meet Our Guest – ZABAFEST 2.0
Abdulhaleem Ishaq Ringim is an economic & public policy specialist and Special Assistant to the Governor of Kaduna State on Economic Matters, working on governance reform and economic transformation.
Zaria 23–25 April 2026 https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow

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Meet Our Guest – ZABAFEST 2.0
@abba_zaky is a Nigerian actor working across Kannywood and Nollywood, known for roles in The Herd, Akwati, and Voiceless.
Zaria | 23–25 April
Register: https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow⁠
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Eid Mubarak
Wishing our community peace, joy, and renewed hope as we celebrate.

At the Zazzau Books and Arts Festival, we’re reminded that community and shared stories shape the future we’re building together.
#EidMubarak #ZABAFEST2026

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Ismail Bala is a poet, translator, and critic. His work bridges classical poetics and modern sensibility, shaping a new generation of African writers.

He joins Zazzau Books and Arts Festival 2.0 — Reclaiming the Future.
23–25 April 2026
Zaria
https://t.co/4v8UB2b9Ow

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@Awe_Lit_Society @Jumabee @kogistategovng @KingsleyFanwo @AremoGemini Congratulations

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Aisha Ibrahim Ahmad
Lecturer, inclusion advocate, and founder of Nurture SEN Foundation — her work centers on neurodivergent children and inclusive education.

She joins Zazzau Books and Arts Festival 2.0 — Reclaiming the Future.
23–25 April 2026 Zaria
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The Zazzau Books and Arts Festival 2.0 tote bag is here — featuring artwork by Hamood Calligraphy.

Right now, it’s in black: bold, simple, timeless.
But we’re curious–is black perfect, or should we explore another colour?
If yes… which one?
#ZABAFEST2026 #bookishalchemy23

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Artists, this is your moment.
Exhibition spaces are now open at ZABAFEST 2026.
From photography to textiles and ceramics to calligraphy, bring your work to Zaria.
23–25 April 2026
Zaria
Submit: [email protected]
Deadline: 25 March

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Faisal Ahmad Smith, the Abubakar Imam Poetry Slam Champion of the Zazzau Books and Arts Festival, joins 2025 Nigerian Slam Champions to compete for a spot at the 5th World Poetry Championship.

Good luck, Faisal
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Our story begins with a poem.

This welcoming performance, poem by Aisha Lawan Indabawa, opened the maiden edition of ZABAFEST, and today it opens our YouTube archive.

Watch. Listen. Comment. Share. And most importantly, we welcome you.

https://t.co/Mf08jASVQH

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If you missed it on The Daily Reality, @moveeemedia –home of African culture, Arts and Literature, has now given the story a new home.

Read how #zabafest25 planted seeds of art, literature, and creativity:
https://t.co/RLEvSyKewI

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ZABAFEST was a success—and we owe it to every attendee, guest, and attendee who believed in the dream. Special thanks to @lolashoneyin, who lit the path with KABAFEST in 2017—the first lit fest in Northern Nigeria. And to @hadizel—thank you for honoring us with your support,

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What better way to wrap up ZABAFEST than with music and poetry?

Online registration closes on Wednesday. Purchase your tickets for 4000 before the price changes to 5000 at the venue.

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Zazzau Books and Arts Festival Poetry Book Chats

Come to Zazzau. You can't afford to miss all these. Get your tickets now: https://t.co/mcZmsMqpIs

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EXCLUSIVE: Get Your Favorite Festival Books Signed by the Authors✨

We're thrilled to announce that select festival books will be available at the Zazzau Books and Arts Festival Bookstore. zabafest25 #zazzaubooksandartsfestival #GuestReveal #LiteraryFestival #artsfestival