Events
Poetic Hour: November Edition
The East Africa Poetic Hour Battle is here again.
Come witness the region’s finest poets clash in a celebration of creativity and diversity.
Date: November 7th, 2025.
Time: 4pm -6pm
Venue: Baraza media Lab, Kisumu
Don’t miss out! Grab your ticket now and experience the power of words come alive.
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Port Harcourt Poetry Festival 2025
The third edition of the Port Harcourt Poetry Festival returns!
This year’s festival celebrates the limitless power of poetry, exploring creativity, expression, and storytelling beyond boundaries.
The festival lineup includes workshops & panel sessions, film screenings, poetry slams & high school poetry slams, book launches (My Garden City Anthology), poetry readings & performances.
Theme: Beyond Boundaries
Date: November 7th, 2025
Location: KDC Event Centre, Waterlines, Port Harcourt.
Join poets, writers, and lovers of literature as we push the art of poetry beyond boundaries!
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Ake Festival – 13th Edition
The Ake Arts & Book Festival 2025, themed ‘Reclaiming the Truth,’ is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 20-22 November 2025.
This year’s festival features an exciting lineup of panels, masterclasses, poetry and prose readings, film screenings, musical and theatrical performances, book launches, and more.
Don’t miss this celebration of literature and culture.
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NAFEST 2025: Connected Culture
The National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) heads to Enugu from, under the theme “Connected Culture.”
The week-long celebration will spotlight Nigeria’s diverse heritage through music, dance, literature, fashion, and more bringing together over 55,000 local and international participants for one of the country’s most anticipated cultural gatherings.
Date: November 22, 2025
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Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival
Join the Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival in celebration of independent filmmaking in Eastern Nigeria on November 26 – 29, 2025
The ENIFF provides a global stage for filmmakers to share their vision, a hub for creativity, empowerment, and connection.
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Africa Rising International Film Festival
The Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARIFF) celebrates the power of African storytelling and cinema that inspires change.
Bringing together filmmakers, creatives, and audiences from across the continent and diaspora, ARIFF is a platform to showcase bold narratives, amplify underrepresented voices, and drive conversations that shape the future of African film.
Date: November 28-30, 2025
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Crea Conference is Here!
The Crea conference 2025, invites artists, poets, dancers, writers, and storytellers to share works that speaks to feminist politics, resistance, care, joy and everything in between.
This promises to be more than an event. It will also serve as a platform for creators to submit their creative ideas while standing a chance to win a scholarship.
Event Date: Dec 8, 2025
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2026 Africa Soft Power Summit
The Africa Soft Power Summit is returning to the city of Nairobi. Kenya is set to host the premier event for Africa’s creative and tech industries and women’s leadership.
This prestigious event will build on the momentum of previous summits and promises to be impactful, convening visionaries, innovators, and leaders from across Africa and global diaspora communities.
Date: May 20 – 22, 2026
Visit the link below to register.