HAUSA INTERNATIONAL BOOK AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Discover, connect, and celebrate culture with us.
The festival opens up discussions about the Hausa language through history, music and arts. Celebrating culture, preserving heritage, and empowering African creatives across borders.
— Celebrating the Hausa language and culture.
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… connecting African creatives across Europe, West and East Africa, inspiring the next generation.
HIBAF '25 Press Release
The FIFTH Edition of the Hausa International Book and Arts Festival is set for 19-20 December 2025 at Arewa House, Kaduna. Join us for this unique celebration of Hausa language, literature, and arts.
Read Full ReleaseHIBAF #24 MEMORIES
Our culture is a mosaic of memories, each piece holding the stories of those who came before us.
HIBAF INTERVIEWS
Discover insights from festival organizers, featured authors, and cultural leaders celebrating Hausa language and arts.
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for the fifth edition of #HIBAF25
Here's your chance to join our eclectic team in bringing the fifth edition of the Hausa International Book and Arts Festival (#HIBAF25) to life!
Why choose us?
- •We are the only indigenous language festival in the network
- •Our team is made up of diverse, creative, and passionate young people
- •Gain hands-on experience in curating a hybrid festival
- •Part of 32 unique opportunities across 24 countries
Media Coverage &
Featured Stories
Explore coverage of HIBAF, featuring press releases, interviews, and stories celebrating Hausa culture from around the world.
Press Release
•HIBAF 2025
SPECIAL 5TH EDITION - The FIFTH Edition of the Hausa International Book and Arts Festival is set for...
Hausa Culture
•TRT Afrika
HIBAF: A Hausa Art Festival For Home and Diaspora - It was a show of rich culture, art and prowess of the Hausa language...
Open Arts World
•This is Africa
Sada Malumfashi launches Hausa International Book and Art Festival in Kaduna
Publishing
•The British Academy
Amplifying Women's Voices in Hausa Cultural Studies - Because women in northern Nigeria and other Hausa-speaking regions face academic and publishing barriers...
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Open Arts World
•Daily Reality NG
The Glitters In Hausa International Book and Arts Festival (HIBAF)
Virtual Reality
•HIBAF
Hausa International Book and Arts Festival 2022 Will Use Virtual Reality to Explore the African Cultural Space
Join HIBAF 25
Be part of the fifth edition of HIBAF. Whether you want to volunteer or vend, we'd love to have you!
Volunteers
Join our team of passionate volunteers and help make HIBAF 25 an unforgettable experience. From registration to logistics, there's a role for everyone.
Vendors
Showcase your products at HIBAF 25. Whether you sell books, crafts, food, or art, rent a stall and connect with our vibrant community.
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Everything you need to know about HIBAF 2025
