Abuja Braces For Uprising Of Art And Resistance As Sowore Leads Human Rights Fest Dec 14
By Passman Akpos
Abuja is bracing for a powerful wave of activism, creativity, and bold conversations as human-rights champion and former AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore headlines the African Human Rights Fest on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The highly-anticipated gathering — themed “Art as Resistance” — promises to be more than just an event; it’s a rallying point for Nigeria’s youth, free thinkers, creators, and democracy advocates.
📌 Venue: Exhibition Pavilion, beside ICC, Central Business District, Garki, Abuja⏰ Time: 11:00AM🎟 FREE ENTRY — Registration required
🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS
Against the backdrop of insecurity, shrinking civic space, and rising demands for rights and accountability, the festival is positioning itself as a platform for truth-telling and empowerment.
Sowore’s keynote session — “Insecurity, Democracy, and the State of Human Rights in Nigeria” — is expected to deliver explosive insights and uncensored realities about the country’s direction.
🎨🗣🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
This isn’t your usual conference. Abuja will witness:
🎬 Film screenings🖼 Art exhibitions💬 Panel discussions🎵 Freedom concert
All woven around one message: Resistance is an art, and art is a tool of liberation.
✊🏾 A CALL FOR YOUNG VOICES
Organizers are urging young Nigerians to show up in numbers:
“Pull up with your friends — let’s make history together.”
With the cost barrier removed through FREE entry, anticipation is skyrocketing.
🔗 REGISTRATION
To lock in your spot:👉 SCAN the QR code or Register via: bit.ly/4riEtDF
📢 FINAL WORD
From democracy to insecurity, from music to activism — December 14th is set to be a history-making moment for the capital.
Abuja, get ready — resistance is going LIVE!
