Why You Should Be At NECLive On Nov 12

As Nigeria’s entertainment industry expands its global reach, questions about turning creative talent into sustainable businesses, building stronger audiences and creating opportunities beyond local markets are becoming increasingly important.

These are some of the issues that will take centre stage at the 11th edition of NECLive, scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Alliance Française de Lagos.

With the theme, Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into Global Power, NECLive 2026 will bring together filmmakers, musicians, fashion professionals, content creators, entrepreneurs and other industry stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping Nigeria’s creative economy.
Here are five reasons to be part of the conversation with tickets available online through the NECLive ticket portal at NECLive 2026 Tickets | Individual, Duo, Student & Corporate

…Conversations about the future of Nollywood

Nigerian films are attracting growing international attention, but sustaining that momentum requires more than producing successful movies.

NECLive will examine what it takes to strengthen the business of filmmaking and position Nollywood for wider global competition.

The film conversation will feature Dika Ofoma, Kayode Kasum, Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada and Chinaza Onuzo, bringing different industry perspectives to questions about the future of Nigerian cinema.

… Understanding the business behind Nigerian music and fashion

Beyond talent and creativity, the sustainability of Nigeria’s entertainment industry depends on the structures and businesses supporting it.

Femisoro Ajayi and Excel Joab will participate in the music conversation, while Ozinna Anumudu, Oluwaseye Oladejo and Tosin Ogundadegbe will explore the opportunities and challenges facing the fashion industry.

Their discussions will examine how Nigerian creative professionals can build sustainable businesses around their work and translate growing international interest into lasting economic value.

…Exploring opportunities in the creator economy

Going viral can attract attention, but converting that attention into a sustainable business remains a challenge for many content creators.

NECLive’s creative economy session will bring together Charles Born, Tobe Ugeh and Joseph Enesu to examine the business opportunities emerging from Nigeria’s expanding creator economy.

The discussion is expected to explore audience development, monetisation and the structures required to turn creative influence into lasting commercial value.

…Examining the business of live entertainment

Nigeria’s live entertainment industry has grown into an important part of the country’s cultural and commercial landscape, with concerts, festivals and other experiences attracting audiences and businesses.

A dedicated session will feature Tobi Mohammed, N.A.T.E., Wale Ozolua and DJ Obi, who will discuss the business of creating live experiences and building sustainable value around entertainment events.

For promoters, event organisers, brands and other industry players, the conversation offers an opportunity to examine what drives audience participation and commercial success.

…More than panel discussions

NECLive 2026 will also feature live performances, a keynote session, fireside conversations, audience interaction and a presentation of the ADML case study.

The programme will include the NECLive Census and NECLive Circle, providing additional opportunities for industry engagement and participation.

For attendees, the combination of discussions, performances and networking offers an opportunity to connect with people working across different segments of the entertainment industry.

Ultimately, NECLive is designed to bring different parts of Nigeria’s creative economy into one room to examine how local talent, audiences and commercial opportunities can translate into greater global influence.

Whether you work in film, music, fashion, events, digital content or entertainment business, the conversations could offer fresh perspectives on where the industry is headed and the opportunities available to those building within it.

With Nigerian entertainment increasingly competing for international audiences, the question is no longer simply whether the country has the talent and creativity to succeed globally, but how to build the businesses and structures capable of sustaining that success.

That is the conversation NECLive 2026 hopes to advance.

The event holds on Thursday, November 12, at Alliance Française de Lagos.