IBA
Annual Festival

IbaFest 2026

A 3-day celebration of African literature, arts, and culture. Workshop, Bookchat, and Main Event.

Annual Festival / 2026

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IbaFest 2026

Guests

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Wana Udobang
Wana Udobang
Award-winning Writer, Poet, Performer, and Curator
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Stephen Okonkwo
Stephen Okonkwo
Screenwriter & Director
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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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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.
Register: Screenwriting Workshop Register: Poetry Workshop Register: Performance Workshop Register for All Workshops
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.
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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.
Register for Main Event Register: School Session
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