Sokoto Book and Arts Festival

12/08/2025

clash or collabo?
join the conversation!!

Ever wondered if AI and Writing can really mix?

Join us at the Sokoto Book and Arts Festival for a chill convo with brilliant minds.

The good news is, it is happening online for everyone to tune in. Hit the registration button now to join the fun and of course, the clarity train.

https://bit.ly/sobafest_ai_writing

12/08/2025

A cultural Curator, We are sat!!

If you know Salim, you'll know that every of his utterances is filled with wisdom.

Salim Yunusa is a Nigerian writer, communications strategist, literary curator, and freelance development consultant whose work spans media, literature, advocacy, and civic engagement. He is the founder and creative director of the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative—a pioneering literary organization committed to promoting creative expression, cultural dialogue, and literary development in Northern Nigeria. Under his leadership, the Initiative birthed the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST)—the first and only poetry festival of its kind in Northern Nigeria, serving as a platform for poets, storytellers, and artists to explore themes around identity, freedom, crisis, and resistance.

Get the SOBAFest ticket to know more about Salim now! https://selar.com/sobafest25

12/08/2025

Think of Poetry, Software Engineer and Journalism, you'll always find Damilola there.

Damilola Omotoyinbo (Frontier XIX) is a Nigerian Creative Writer and Software Engineer. She is a fellow of the Ebedi International Writers' Residency, the winner of the Sprinng Writing contest, the winner of the 2023 Writivism Poetry Prize, shortlisted for the Bridport prize, a joint winner of the SEVHAGE-KSR Hyginus Ekwuazi Poetry Prize and a finalist for the 2022 African Writer's Awards.

She has been nominated for Best of the Net and Pushcart prizes. Damilola has work published or forthcoming on POETRY Magazine, Poetry Ireland, Lolwe, Olongo, The Deadlands, Ake Review, AHC, Torch Literary Arts, Agbowó, NND Poetry Column, Mande, Midnight & Indigo Lit, The Nigerian Tribune NewsPaper and elsewhere. Damilola studied Biochemistry and has a collection of short stories under-publication with Kokonuthead Media. Tweets .

To know more about Damilola, purchase a ticket or 20 now: https://selar.com/sobafest25

12/08/2025

Whatever you do, you do not want to miss this.

Haruna is a driven and accomplished professional with a track record of leadership, innovation, and impact across the energy, technology, and consulting sectors.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Energy Systems and Transition at the University of Oxford, where his research focuses on integrating emerging technologies to solve critical challenges in energy systems—particularly low-carbon fuels and infrastructure optimization—to advance the global energy transition.

Previously, as a Senior Technology Consultant at Africa’s largest conglomerate, Haruna led enterprise digital transformation across multiple subsidiaries. He now works as a freelance management consultant, advising governments and businesses on sustainable development, energy innovation, and climate resilience across both developed and developing economies.

This is a festival you don't want to miss, so get your ticket now and let the magic begin: https://selar.com/sobafest25

12/08/2025

Magic, Fire, Brilliance.
This promises to be worth your time.

Haneefah embodies Literature with her being.

She is a multifaceted creative - writer, interviewer, spoken word poet, and podcaster from Nigeria. Her work has been featured in various publications, including Nigerian Review, Wisprout Project, and Arts MuseFair. She's a 2021 fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency and Imodoye Writers' Residency, and a former columnist at DailyTrust Newspaper. She's the author of "Shades of Becoming" and the 2021 Winner of The Arewa Rising Literary Star. Haneefah is also the founder of FitzNArtz, Creative Director of SL Studio, Content Writer and Presenter of Safari Sports, and Event Coordinator of WitSprouts. She holds leadership positions in various organizations, including Chairperson of Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation (Kaduna Branch), Editor-in-Chief of Literature Voices (LITVO), and Editorial Assistant of Moveee Magazine.

Now is the right time to tap from her well of knowledge, get your ticket now:
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12/08/2025

You should be here!!

It is no news that Nigerians do wonder home and abroad.

Sa'id Sa'ad is a Nigerian writer, journalist and documentary filmmaker. He is the winner, Peace Panel Short Story Prize 2018 and NFC Essay Prize 2018. He currently works with the German International Broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) in Bonn and Berlin.

Get your ticket now to unlock all the goodies the festival has to offer: https://selar.com/sobafest25

10/08/2025

days to go, seize it now!!

The Sokoto Book and Arts Festival (SOBAFest) has announced the return of the Queen Amina Short Story Prize. The literary competition continues to champion African women's narratives and elevate emerging voices in Northern Nigeria. Organized by Book O'Clock and The Poetry Club UDUS, SOBAFest has est

09/08/2025

Here's a step by step instructions on how to buy a Sobafest ticket.

Click the link https://selar.com/sobafest25 and let the magic happen, Sobafest'25 starts with you and I.

Have you bought yours?

06/08/2025

Deadline’s getting closer, folks!
Have you sent in your short story for the Queen Amina Prize yet?
We’re looking for bold female leads and stories that explore intersectionality.
Deadline: 13th August 2025
Email: [email protected]
Don’t miss your chance to shine at SOBAFest!

Tag a writer who needs to see this!

02/08/2025

SOBAFest Tickets are hereee.🥹

Join us in the seat of caliphate this month from August 22-24 for a celebration of culture, arts, and books.🎨📚🎉

Tickets: N1,000

send a dm to get yours now or reach out to the numbers on the flyer. You don't wanna miss the intersections of creativity and culture.

when SOBAFest calls, you answer.
so, tell a friend not to come alone.

01/08/2025

Welcome to August — SOBAFEST Month!

A month-long celebration of culture, creativity, and community in the seat of the caliphate.

Join us as we change the narrative, one story at a time.

30/07/2025

Last weekend, we came together again for our SOBAFEST’25 rehearsals!
From spoken word to stage practice, the energy was blissful.
Catch a glimpse of the moments we shared — every Saturday & Sunday at 4PM, Convocation Ground, UDUS.