From literary debates to colorful cultural celebrations, explore the heartbeat of BABAFEST.
A marketplace for ideas featuring publishers, independent bookstores, and rare Northern literary collections.
Daily • 10:00 AMA high-energy competition where the region's finest spoken-word artists compete for the Zungur Prize.
Day 2 • 04:00 PMIntellectual discourse on history, politics, and the future of Northern Nigerian creative industries.
Day 1 & 3Hands-on training in creative writing, digital filmmaking, and visual arts led by industry veterans.
Day 4 • MorningTraditional music, dance, and storytelling under the Bauchi sky. A celebration of our diverse heritage.
Day 3 • 07:00 PMLiteracy campaigns and creative writing contests for local schools to nurture the next generation.
Pre-Festival Week