20/03/2026
POETS AROUND, SHOOT!!!
What’s ZABAFEST 2.0 without the Abubakar Imam Poetry Slam?
The stage is calling bold voices, powerful words, and poets ready to move hearts.
The Abubakar Imam Poetry Slam returns at Zazzau Books and Arts Festival 2026 with a ₦500,000 prize pool.
How to Enter
Record a 1-minute video of yourself performing a poem on the theme:
“Reclaiming The Future.”
Post your video and:
• Tag and
• Use the hashtags
Submission Deadline: 29th March 2026
Shortlisted poets announced: 4th April 2026
Bring your voice.
Bring your fire.
The stage is yours. Own it
