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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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Ibadan Book and Arts Festival 2026

29–31 October 2026 | Hybrid Festival The Stories We Long to Tell The 2026 edition brings together writers, readers, artists,…

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Tade Ipadeola
Tade Ipadeola
Poet, Essayist, Translator, and Lawyer
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Dr. Tunde Adegbola
Dr. Tunde Adegbola
Research Scientist, Consulting Engineer and Culture Activist
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“Ibadan Will Never Sink”: Inside IBAFEST 2025

IBADAN BOOK AND ART FESTIVAL IbaFest 2025 EVENT DOCUMENTATION REPORT FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE Venue (Physical): International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan…

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