WAFFCon 2025: A Celebration of Women in Arts, Film, and Fashion

Absolute Poetry, a creative organization promoting the heritage of Nigerian poetry and creative arts, is set to host the maiden edition of the Women in Arts, Film, and Fashion Convention (WAFFCon). This landmark event is a vibrant celebration of creativity, innovation, and identity, spotlighting the contributions of women across Africa’s creative industries, particularly in arts, film, and fashion.

With the theme “Northern Lights,” this inaugural edition centers on women from Northern Nigeria, creatives whose stories, designs, and voices have long illuminated their communities, and created lasting cultural legacies.

WAFFCon is designed to bridge representation gaps, champion cultural innovation, and provide a nurturing space for emerging talents. The convention will feature a rich blend of exhibitions, film screenings, runway shows, and a panel session, each carefully curated to elevate the work of women creatives across various fields.

Event Lineup

Art Exhibitions 

Traditional and contemporary artworks by renowned artists such as Mbaya Aisha, Fatima Yahaya Haruna, Nafisa Attahi, Christabel Nnadi, and Abdulkareem Silifat will be on display

Film Screenings 

Attendees will enjoy a curated selection of films, including:

• What I do not know will not kill me – Annabelle Ayangbade

• The Remedy – Alice Jumoke Laka-Fashakin
• Yossy – Alice Jumoke Laka-Fashakin

• I Never Left – Elizabeth Lawani

• Fit In – Mildred SimiGyang

• Rain – Chavala Yaduma

Fashion Runway Show

The convention also involve a fashion runway show with collections from fashion houses including Kaya Elite,  ⁠AFAB House, ⁠Memz Fashion, and ⁠Surprise Glam.

Panel Session

The panel session themed The Role of Women in Cultural Preservation and Innovation: Redefining Narratives and Creating A Future for Tomorrow’s Women features Maryam Maigida, Maryam Bukar-Hassan, Aisha Sambo Shushi, Maryam Ahmad, and Hajara Maihoto.

Live Performances

There will be live performances by Safiyya Alkali ajikolo, Sajuda Mahmud Ibrahim, Amina Halliru Ismail, Hauwa Kalu Ibrahim, Etok Ndianabasi-Agnes, and Adama Lami Yusuf.

Speaking on the convention, the convener, Jonathan Onipe reveals the grand aim behind the convention “We’re not just hosting a convention but building a new narrative, one where women creatives are recognised as the innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs they’ve always been.” He said.

WAFFCon 2025 will take place on Saturday, April 26 at Exhibition Pavilion Centre p, Garki, Abuja. Tickets are now available via https://selar.com/823fhi with discounts for students.

In a cultural landscape that often sidelines women’s contributions, WAFFCon stands as an intentional reimagining of the creative space, one where women’s work is not only seen, but deeply valued and given the accolades it deserves.

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