29–31 October 2026 | Hybrid Festival
The Stories We Long to Tell
The 2026 edition brings together writers, readers, artists, scholars, publishers, students, educators, and cultural practitioners for three days of literary and artistic engagement, taking place across virtual and physical spaces.
Three Days of Literary and Artistic Engagement
The programme begins online with workshops, masterclasses, mentorship, and creative development sessions. It continues with virtual book conversations connecting authors and readers across Nigeria, Africa, and the diaspora, before concluding with a full day of in person programming at the University of Ibadan.
Programme
29 OCTOBER
Virtual Workshops and Creative Development
Workshops, masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and creative development activities for emerging writers and practitioners.
30 OCTOBER
Virtual Book Conversations
Conversations connecting authors and readers across Nigeria, Africa, and the diaspora.
31 OCTOBER
The Main Festival
A full day of in person programming featuring literary conversations, readings, performances, film, exhibitions, book displays, creative workshops, and opportunities for creative encounters.
Who Should Attend
The festival welcomes writers, authors, readers, students, educators, publishers, booksellers, artists, performers, filmmakers, journalists, scholars, cultural practitioners, creative industry professionals, and members of the wider public.
Be Part of the Festival
Join the conversations, activities, and creative encounters taking place throughout the three day festival.
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