Cultural Gatherings
Literary Festivals
Key book festivals, poetry slams, and author conventions across Nigeria and the African continent.
Lagos, Nigeria
Ake Arts & Book Festival
Founded by Lola Shoneyin, Africa's premier literary carnival featuring panels, masterclasses, and poetry nights.
Month: November Annually | In-person & Online
Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF)
Known as "The Feast of Ideas", organized by CORA at Freedom Park. A week of book exhibitions and youth seminars.
Month: November Annually | Venue: Freedom Park
Kaduna, Nigeria
Kaduna Book & Arts Festival (KABAFEST)
Spotlighting Northern Nigerian writers, Hausa literary traditions, translation panels, and poetry.
Annual Northern Gathering
Rivers State
Port Harcourt Book Festival
Organized by Rainbow Book Club, former UNESCO World Book Capital, gathering authors from across the Niger Delta.
Month: October/November