Ministers to unveil 2025 Magnus Oku Books and Arts Fiesta

Ministers of Youths Development, Humanitarian and labour and others are set to unveil 2025 Magnus Oku Books and Arts Fiesta at Cyprian Ekwensi Arts and Crafts Centre. A statement released by the convener, Magnus Oku, said the event is slated for September 25. According to the statement, books are bridges, connecting generations, regions, and ideals, […]

Ministers of Youths Development, Humanitarian and labour and others are set to unveil 2025 Magnus Oku Books and Arts Fiesta at Cyprian Ekwensi Arts and Crafts Centre.

A statement released by the convener, Magnus Oku, said the event is slated for September 25.

According to the statement, books are bridges, connecting generations, regions, and ideals, adding that Art is a mirror, reflecting the beauty, complexity, and resilience of a people.

It added that creativity is not just entertainment, but a critical driver of innovation, unity, and social progress.

“In today’s world, where distractions compete for attention and cultural erosion threatens authenticity, the Magnus Oku Books and Arts Fiesta arrives as a much-needed homecoming for Africa’s creative spirit.

“This year’s theme resounds with urgency: celebrate, educate, empower. The Fiesta reminds us that:Books are bridges, connecting generations, regions, and ideals.Art is a mirror, reflecting the beauty, complexity, and resilience of a people.

“Performance is protest, storytelling is healing, and creativity is the heartbeat of transformation.

“Books are not just ink on paper — they are vessels of legacy. Art is not mere decoration — it is truth rendered visible,” Oku affirms.

“Whether you are a writer finding your first readers, a teacher shaping minds, a student discovering your gift, or simply a lover of culture — this Fiesta welcomes you.

“From libraries to living rooms, from classrooms to council chambers, the Magnus Oku Books and Arts Fiesta 2025 invites Nigeria and the continent to gather, to share, and to shine.”