October 2026 - Ibadan, Nigeria

IbaFest 2026: A Celebration of African Culture

Reviving Legacy. Celebrating Culture. Inspiring Futures.

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Ibadan Book and Arts Festival (IbaFest) is a vibrant celebration of African literature, creativity, and cultural dialogue. Rooted in the historic city of Ibadan, IbaFest brings together writers, artists, readers, educators, and change-makers to explore the power of stories and the potential of the Creative and Cultural Industries to shape education, community, and national development.

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Ibadan Book and Arts Festival 2026

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The Polymath’s Journey: Dr. Tunde Adegbola in Conversation on Culture, Knowledge, and the Future at IbaFest Prelude

The Ibadan Book and Arts Festival (IbaFest), in partnership with NuStreams, hosted an illuminating evening with polymath Dr Tunde Adegbola on Saturday,…

Temiloluwa Ibitomi • Jul 2, 2026

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Book Reading and Conversations with Sodiq Alabi Report

The Book Reading and Conversation with Sodiq Alabi hosted by Noirledge Publishing in partnership with Sevhage, was held on the 21st of…

Anthonia Duru • Jul 2, 2026

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In Search of Home: Oko Owi Ocho Reads from Now I Sing God into Stones in Ibadan

In a soul-stirring evening of reflection and cultural resonance, the Ibadan Book and Arts Festival (IbaFest), in partnership with Noirledge Publishing, and…

Ibafest Team • Jul 2, 2026

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