In a renewed effort to empower youths and strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy, a FREE Creative Writing Masterclass Workshop 2.0 has been announced by Cash Onadele Aiye-ko-ooto, with the theme “Story Themes and Structure.” The highly anticipated workshop will hold in two batches at Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos. It is open to aspiring writers, students, creatives, and members of the public with an interest in storytelling.
The workshop will run *Batch A from February 20 to 23*, while *Batch B will take place from February 25 to 28*, allowing more participants the opportunity to benefit from the intensive training. Attendance is free, but registration is required, as spaces are limited.
Cash Onadele, a seasoned Nigerian American playwright, poet, producer, and cultural educator with over 118 published creative works across genres will lead the masterclass faculty.
Aiye-ko-ooto is widely known as a culture-aware philosopher and literary mentor. He brings decades of experience in poetry, drama, fiction, screenwriting, and youth adults literature to the classroom. His workshops are known for blending indigenous African storytelling traditions with contemporary narrative techniques.
According to the organisers, the Creative Writing Masterclass 2.0 is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge on developing strong story ideas with themes, structuring narratives, and publishing impactful creative work. Beyond skill acquisition, the workshop is positioned as a youth empowerment initiative, offering participants access to free course materials, guided writing exercises, and mentorship from an accomplished literary professional.
The workshop aligns with broader efforts to promote Federal Government’s Renewed Hope
Initiative. Additionally, boosts literacy, creativity, and sustainable opportunities within Nigeria’s growing creative economy. By focusing on storytelling as both an art and a skill, the workshop aims to nurture voices that can contribute meaningfully to literature, theatre, film, TV, and cultural heritage documentation.
With its accessible format, experienced facilitation, and focus on youth development, the Free Creative Writing Masterclass Workshop 2.0 promises to be a valuable platform for emerging writers ready to shape their stories — and the future of Nigerian creativity.
Interested participants are encouraged to register early via the official link:
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