Benin Art and Books Festival

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November 17th - 18th
09:30 AM - 07:00 PM

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About Us

Our team consist of forward thinkers and goal oriented individuals who are steadily making their mark in the contribution to the growth of the Nigerian literary society.

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Meet the Team

Ruona Idjenughwa

Ruona is a Nigerian writer and an intent lover of the arts. She is the convener of the Benin Arts and Books Festival and a staunch beliver and a pioneer of the African heritage through the arts. She enjoys working closely with other creatives, on the planning processes of literary and artistic events.

Ejiro Elizabeth Edward

Ejiro Elizabeth Edward is the co-convener of the Benin Arts and Books Festival. She is the winner of Antoa Poetry Contest and a two-time Push-cart Prize nominee. She formerly was the host of Cogitations, a night of poetry, dance and music in Lagos.

Caleb Ogiri

Caleb Ogiri is a creative director\brand identity designer who has worked with 50+ brands accross Nigeria. He is currently an alumni in Henley Live, an affilate of Henly Business School Africa. He has recieved awards of competency from multiple brands like TEN(The Enterprise Nation) and KiLeN(Kingdom Leaders Network)

Micheal Osamudiamen

Micheal is a lover of the arts. He is a literary critic and he enjoys deep conversations, music and simplicity. His works have appeared in Vanguard, 1919 Review, Muse Anthology and Afapinen.

Mitchelle Enehiwealu Iruobe

Mitchelle Enehiwealu Iruobe is a writer and editor from Nigeria. She has works published in Lolwe, Isele Magazine, Kalahari Review and elsewhere. She is interested in experimental and speculative fiction and is currently studying Law at the University of Benin.