Pictorial Journey Into Latest Edition Of Entertainment Industry Shaper, NECLive 9

The 9th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive 9, with the theme “Sustaining the Africa Momentum” was held on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Here is a pictorial voyage into the definer and change-maker that attracted industry stakeholders, Africa’s leading entertainers, creatives, media personalities, executives, and policymakers organized by ID Africa at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

Hosted by TV personality, Bolanle Olukanni NECLive9 explored how African creatives and

entertainment industry professionals can continue to break boundaries and build on the global success currently being enjoyed by artistes from the continent.

The industry voice paraded speakers that include artists like Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, Tee-Y Mix, Darey Art-Alade with Rwandan star, Aline Gahongayire,

media executives such as Ayo Animashaun, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Jacob Akinyemi Johnson and Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi.

Other participants include Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, Akintunde Oyebode, South African Brand consultant, Sylvester Chauke, and Nigerian chess master and founder, Chess In Slums, Tunde Onakoya.

The cast of Showmax’s The Real Housewives of Lagos, Iyabo Ojo, Mariam Timmer, and Toyin Lawani,

as well as performances from the Crown Troupe of Africa, Tena Violinist, and 2Baba were part of the event to be.

Sponsored by ID Africa and MultiChoice Nigeria, in partnership with HipTV, AV Edge, BlackHouse Media (BHM), Huce Valeris, 7Even Interactive Limited,

X3M Ideas, African Movie Channel, Legit, MTV Base, Mirus Events, Hit FM Calabar, Beat FM, Classic FM, Naija FM, Top Radio, City FM, Landmark Centre,

The GreenRoom Nigeria, News Central TV, Plaqad, Alla-Dave Lightening Services, EDS Limited, K-Square Securities, Trace TV, DJ Jimmy Jatt, OneData,

Jackson Etti & Edu, PinPoint Media, StartWeb and Seats & Tickets,

NECLive9 attracted hundreds of physical attendees and millions of viewers on cable TV and digital channels.

With Speakers providing insights on the current state of the entertainment industry,

proposing various ways by which African practitioners can build sustainable entertainment and

creative ventures as well as how to reach more diaspora audiences, creative storytelling,

and strategies for building lasting brands in entertainment,

NECLive Convener,

Ayeni Adekunle, said, “NECLive has been at the forefront of these conversations for nine years and

we are grateful for the stakeholders joining us in having these discussions that will set the tone for the future of not just the industry but our continent as a whole.”

Adding his voice to the conversations

, Femi Falodun, CEO, ID Africa, asserted “Creativity, pop culture, technology, and youthful energy are some of the most powerful forces that

can create meaningful social and economic change in Africa today and tomorrow.

NECLive9 will continue to bring together key industry players from

across the continent to devise innovative ways of building the industry of our dream.”