Onias Landveld
Onias Landveld, born in Paramaribo, Suriname in 1985, is a multi-talented artist specializing in spoken word, theater, and storytelling. After fleeing the Surinamese civil war…
Author: Lake Adedamola
Ruth Mahogany
Ruth Mahogany is a multi-talented artiste, poet, singer, and music producer recognized for her profound spoken word poetry and captivating music performances. She focuses on…
Raphael James (Dr.)
Dr. Raphael James is the Director General of the Center for Research, Information, and Media Development (CRIMMD). He is a journalist with 30 years experience,…
Tade Ipadeola
Tade Ipadeola is a Nigerian poet, essayist, translator, and lawyer. Tade is a multiple award-winning author. He writes in both Yoruba, his indigenous language, and…
Tobi Abiodun
Tobi Abiodun is a Benin city-born writer and spoken word poet. A multiple poetry slam champion winning titles across major Nigerian cities including the inaugural…
Wana Udobang
Wana Udobang is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work spans writing, poetry, performance, curation and installation art. She has released three spoken word albums…
Zainab Iliyasu Bobi
Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi, Frontier I, is a Nigerian-Hausa multidisciplinary artist, poet, and licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist from Bobi. She is the author of Cadaver of…
Announcing LIPFest 2024: The Science of Things
We are thrilled to announce that the Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) is returning for its 10th anniversary edition, with the theme, “The Science of…
LIPFest 2023: “Sanctuary” – Holding Space for Stillness and Renewal
The Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) is excited to announce its 2023 edition, scheduled to take place from Thursday, October 26th to Sunday, October 29th,…
The 2023 Here and Now Writers Residency Recipients
Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s Creative Writing Center, and the Lagos International Poetry Festival is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its Cross-Cultural Residency Programme, Here…