Happy Birthday to our Founder and Director, Lọlá Shónẹ́yìn ❤️ Thank you for everything you stand for and for everything you teach us. With love, Team.

The 6th edition of KABAFEST is coming up with an amazing lineup of events! 🎉 Two of our signature events aren’t in the video. Can you guess what they are? Hint: They involve filling your belly. 👀👀 #KABAFEST #KABAFEST25

Need encouragement? Listen to this poetry by Alhaníslam, performed at #Kabafest24. Look forward to Poetry & Music Night at #Kabafest25! KabaFest Dates: May 8-10, 2025. #Kabafest

The Book Buzz Foundation remains grateful to Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai for inviting us to Kaduna State. We also thank Senator Uba Sani for supporting the 2024 edition of KABAFEST. I want to thank the people of Kaduna State for the love they’ve shown us over the years.

You have done nothing wrong. On our part, we’ve been preparing since last year. We’ve even sent out invitation letters. I love KABAFEST with my whole heart.

Dear book lovers, drop your pick in this round of ‘Would You Rather’ 🤩 The countdown has begun. #AkeFest25 is happening 20–22 Nov, 2025. We can’t wait to see so many faces, especially yours! #ReclaimingTruth

LIFI is where storytellers, artists, and dreamers come together to shape the future of children’s books in Nigeria. To register, you must: 🔹 be 18–30 years old 🔹 be an Illustrator or aspiring illustrator 🔹 reside in Lagos Register here forms.gle/sJ8NJ9Rrjvtp2W… #LIFI2025

Sign up for Lagos International Festival of Illustrations (LIFI) here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT AlhanIslam Alhaníslam (Maryam Bukar Hassan) is a Nigerian poet, storyteller, and communications strategist whose works blends art with advocacy. She has performed on global stages including the UN General Assembly and COP28 and in 2025, was appointed

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Fatima Bala Fatima Bala, author of Broken and Hafsatu Bebi, is a lecturer and a poet. Her stories capture the intricacies of family, faith, and societal norms, shedding light on both the beauty and challenges inherent in a conservative culture.

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Fatima Zahra Zahra Zaraa Danejo is a lawyer, a writer, a politician, arbitrator and ribena enthusiast. #Reclaimingtruth #AkeFest25

🔊GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph O. Ike. Is the Director General of the Kaduna State Governments Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency, KADBUSA. #reclaimingtruth #Akefest25

The wait is over—Lagos International Festival of Illustration (LIFI) kicks off tomorrow! 🎉 A hub where creativity meets storytelling, with talks, interactive sessions & live showcases celebrating the power of illustration to inspire young readers. #lifi25

It’s today!! The very first edition of the Lagos International Festival of Illustrations is live✨ Follow the event live here 👇 youtube.com/live/mA8ieLmSU… #lifi2025 #lagosstate #illustrators #childrensbookillustrator #100childrensbooksby2027

LIFI Day 1 and classes are ongoing. Here’s a peek at the classes SLOVENIA class with tutors Masa P. Zmitek, Eva MLINAR, and Matej de Cecco #LIFI2025 #LIFIDay1 #childrenbookillustration #100childrenbooksby2027

The Spanish illustration scene has been presented today at Ouida Lagos after the official kick off of #lifi2025. Gracias/Gràcies Emma, Marta & Miriam for representing 🇪🇸. Well done Queen Lọlá Shónẹ́yìn and the entire team BookStormng AECID Associació d'Il·lustradors de Catalunya

🔊 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Khadija Sanusi @Khadijayusra_ published her first article in July 2014 as a first-year student at the African Leadership Academy with Mail and Guardian’s Voices of Africa in South Africa. Officially, she began her career in journalism in 2015 writing

LIFI Day 1 was a success! We kicked off with a beautiful Opening Ceremony and an introduction to three renowned illustrators from Spain. The festival continues tomorrow with exciting workshops and engaging interactions between tutors and participants. Stay tuned!!! #LIF12025

LIFI 2025 has been profound, and we’re now on the final leg—Day 3! Tune in to our IG Live (@bookbuzzng on Instagram) for the introduction to the Latin American tutors, happening now. #LIFI2025 #childrensbookillustration #100childrensbooksby2027

Pictures from #LIFI2025 Day 2 ✨ Tutors and participants shared exciting moments together, with creativity flowing throughout their learning. #childrensbookillustrations #100childrensbooksby2027