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.
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.
Eleven Major Categories
Exclusively designed for teen artists in secondary schools across Nigeria
On-the-spot Poetry Writing
Express creativity through verse and rhythm
On-the-spot Non-Fiction Writing
Document real stories and experiences
On-the-spot Short Story Writing
Craft compelling narratives in limited time
Painting
Visual arts and creative expression
Spoken Word
Performance poetry and oral storytelling
Contemporary Song in English
Musical talent and vocal performance
Cultural Dance
Traditional and contemporary dance forms
Quiz
Intellectual competition and knowledge testing
Innovation
Creative problem-solving and invention
ICT/Technology
Digital skills and technological innovation
Drama
Theatrical performance and acting
₦30M+ in Prizes & Awards
Scholarship schemes, special awards, and national literary prizes for teen artists
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.
Get Ready for HIASFEST 2026
Download the official modalities document to understand all requirements and procedures
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.
Capturing the Spirit of HIASFEST
Relive the creativity and excitement of HIASFEST 2025 through our photo gallery
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.