An intensive development programme for emerging African poets — workshops, mentorship, and a community that pushes your writing further.
I. Workshop Intensives
Weekly deep-dive sessions into craft, form, and voice.
II. One-on-One Mentorship
Dedicated time with an established poet or editor.
III. Festival Showcase
Perform your work at LIPFest 2026, Lagos.
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The Lagos International Poetry Festival returns in 2021, from October 21 st – October 24th with the theme, Ancestral Imaginings. This year’s festival leans into the
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