IBA
Annual Festival
IbaFest 2026
A 3-day celebration of African literature, arts, and culture. Workshop, Bookchat, and Main Event.
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IbaFest 2026
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IbaFest 2026
Festival Days
Three days of literature, conversation, and culture. Register for the day that suits you.
Day 1 · Thursday
Workshop Sessions
A virtual day of creative workshops in screenwriting, poetry and performance, led by Stephen Okonkwo, Romeo Oriogun and Wana Udobang. The sessions focus on storytelling, poetic expression, writing for screen, performance and developing creative work.
Day 2 · Friday
Bookchat
A day of book conversations featuring writers, authors and cultural practitioners discussing books, writing, ideas, culture and the experiences behind the stories we tell.
Register for Bookchat
Day 3 · Saturday
Main Event
The main festival day featuring literary conversations, book discussions, performances, creative presentations and cultural exchanges with writers, artists, students and audiences.