We are thrilled to announce that our executive director at Naija Poetry Fest (NPF) Mr. Godson Osarenren and some community members alongside other Nigerian literary voices are taking center stage in East Africa! Rwanda, to be precise.
This esteemed writers, poets, and publishers will be representing Nigeria as Guest Speakers at the upcoming Umurage International Book and Art Festival (UBAF 2026) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Supported by key partners including the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Youth and Arts, Arise Education, and Aegis Trust among other strategic patners the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Kigali, this gathering promises a dynamic celebration of storytelling, culture, and cross-continental creative exchange.
Key Event Details
- Event: Umurage International Book and Art Festival (UBAF) 2026
- Dates: October 01–03, 2026
- Venue: Norrsken, Kigali, Rwanda
- Official Website: umuragebooksfestival.org
Featured Festival Guests
The festival lineup features an inspiring list of authors, poets, educators, and cultural vanguards from Naija Poetry Fest Community, across Nigeria and other countries:
- Godson Osarenren – Novelist and Poet
- Amarachukwu Obika-Stevens – Author and Publisher
- Ayaz Shah – Multicultural Author
- Dr. Ebidenyefa Tarila-Nikade – Novelist and Poet
- D. Othniel Forte – Educator and Folklorist
- Kelvinmary Ndukwe – Actor and Writer
- Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmor – Award-Winning Author
- Servio Gbadamosi – Publisher and Cultural Visionary
Wherever you are in Kigali or following along online, join us in celebrating this powerful literary bridge across Africa! Stay tuned for more updates, panel recaps, and behind-the-scenes moments from the festival.