Lola Shoneyin announces 12th Ake Arts and Book Festival in Lagos
This year’s theme, Finding Freedom, aims to explore various aspects of identity, resilience, and democracy.
The 12th edition of the Ake Arts and Book Festival will kick off on November 20 in Lagos, featuring 24 events over three days and promising an engaging, international cultural experience.
This was announced by the festival director Lola Shoneyin at a press conference on November 8.
This year’s theme, Finding Freedom, aims to explore various aspects of identity, resilience, and democracy.
The festival will be held at Bon Hotel Ikeja Residence in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. An online ticket costs N10,000 and includes the Ake Festival Guide, Ake Review 2024 Edition, a festival ID card with lanyard, access to Wi-Fi, and entry to all Ake Festival 2024 events.
The on-site ticket provides these benefits as well, with a price of N12,000. Additionally, a premium ticket, priced at N150,000, includes a guest room stay and access to the green room, Wi-Fi, buffet lunch and dinner, unlimited refreshments, an Ake Festival gift bag, and the Ake Festival Guide + Ake Review 2024 Edition.
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