§ Residency
Harmattan Fellows
Twelve fellows, five disciplines, one house. Fellows receive a private studio, a monthly stipend, a materials budget, and weekly critique from resident faculty and visiting practitioners. The season closes with a public showing that opens the Centre to the city.
When
Nov 2026 → Apr 2027
6 months
Where
Kabiesi Ademola Centre, Abuja
Led by
The Centre
§ Key dates
- Applications open — 15 May 2026
- Applications close — 31 Jul 2026
- Fellows announced — 15 Sep 2026
- Residency begins — 02 Nov 2026
- Public showing — 24 Apr 2027
§ Facilitators
Ademola Ojo
Artistic Director
Ifeoma Adichie
Head of Content House
Tunde Bakare
Head of Film House
§ Register
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§ Also in residency
Rolling intake
Film Studio Residency→
A three-month residency for two filmmakers developing a first feature — script, look-book, and a funded proof reel.
Twice a year — Spring & Autumn
Writer-in-Residence→
A quiet season for a single writer — a room, a stipend, and an editor. Ends with a chapbook in Volume I.