Premier Festival for Teen Artists

Where Teen Artists Become Legends

HIASFEST is Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival. The premier festival for teen artists in Nigeria, fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence across eleven major categories.

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HIASFEST Activities
₦30M+
In Prizes
500+
Students
11
Categories
About HIASFEST

The Premier Festival for Teen Artists

A brand from Niger State to the world, fostering creativity and artistic excellence

What is HIASFEST?

HIASFEST is Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival. You don't have its type anywhere in Africa. It is a brand from Niger State to the world.

Built around eleven major categories exclusively designed for teen artists in secondary schools. A 4-day festival where creativity meets opportunity.

4 Days
Festival Duration
Niger State
Location
All Secondary Schools
Welcome
HIASFEST Activities
HIASFEST Activities
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HIASFEST Activities
11
Categories
Competition Categories

Eleven Major Categories

Exclusively designed for teen artists in secondary schools across Nigeria

11
Categories
4
Days
500+
Students
1

On-the-spot Poetry Writing

Express creativity through verse and rhythm

Category 1
2

On-the-spot Non-Fiction Writing

Document real stories and experiences

Category 2
3

On-the-spot Short Story Writing

Craft compelling narratives in limited time

Category 3
4

Painting

Visual arts and creative expression

Category 4
5

Spoken Word

Performance poetry and oral storytelling

Category 5
6

Contemporary Song in English

Musical talent and vocal performance

Category 6
7

Cultural Dance

Traditional and contemporary dance forms

Category 7
8

Quiz

Intellectual competition and knowledge testing

Category 8
9

Innovation

Creative problem-solving and invention

Category 9
10

ICT/Technology

Digital skills and technological innovation

Category 10
11

Drama

Theatrical performance and acting

Category 11
Ready to Compete?
Choose your category and start preparing for HIASFEST 2026
Awards & Prizes

₦30M+ in Prizes & Awards

Scholarship schemes, special awards, and national literary prizes for teen artists

₦1M
Grand Prize
11+
Award Types
Free
Book Publishing

National Literary Prizes

  • The Nigeria Prize for Teen Authors (poetry and prose)
  • Nigeria Prize for Indigenous Languages
  • HCAF prize for the most performing branches
  • HCAF award for excellence in creative writing
  • Golden awards for Nigerian art administrators

Special Awards

  • HIASFEST star prize winners for male and female teen writers
  • Most valuable contestant awards for male and female
  • Best teacher in-charge of schools for male and female
  • Tuition scholarship for science and art
  • Honorary awards for distinguished sponsors

Grand Prize

The overall winning schools (three in all) get cash prizes as well. Similarly, the first position in overall takes ₦4.5m for a grand science project to be conceived, invented back in their school and presented at the next edition of HIASFEST.

₦4.5M Grand Prize
Cash Award
Science Project
Innovation Focus
Next Edition
Presentation
2026 Modalities

Get Ready for HIASFEST 2026

Download the official modalities document to understand all requirements and procedures

Complete Guide
All requirements
Important Dates
Deadlines & events
Free Download
PDF format
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HIASFEST 2026 Modalities

Complete guidelines and requirements for participation in HIASFEST 2026. Download the official modalities document to understand all competition categories, registration procedures, and festival rules.

PDF Document
27 MB
Updated: 2026
11
Competition Categories
4
Festival Days
₦30M+
In Prizes
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Capturing the Spirit of HIASFEST

Relive the creativity and excitement of HIASFEST 2025 through our photo gallery

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Join HIASFEST 2026

Be Part of the Revolution

Be part of the most innovative festival for teen artists in Nigeria. Showcase your talent, win prizes, and connect with creative minds from across the country.

500+ Students
Expected Participants
₦30M+ Prizes
Total Value
4 Days
Festival Duration
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A brand from Niger State to the world. The premier festival for teen artists in Nigeria, fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence.

Categories

  • Poetry Writing
  • Non-Fiction Writing
  • Short Story Writing
  • Painting
  • Spoken Word
  • Contemporary Song & Much More

Contact Info

Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation

David Mark Road, Maitumbi

Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

+(234) 803 452 4787

+(234) 805 868 5505

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