The Conversations You Should Prepare For As NECLive Holds Nov 12

As Nigeria’s creative industry continues to attract international attention, questions about how to convert its growing cultural influence into sustainable economic value will take centre stage as the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) holds on November 12 in Lagos – with tickets available at.

With the theme, Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into Global Power, the conference will bring together stakeholders across film, music, fashion, digital content and live entertainment to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry’s future.

One of the major conversations will focus on Nollywood’s international ambitions and what Nigerian filmmakers must do to compete for audiences beyond the country’s borders.

Film professionals, including Dika Ofoma, Kayode Kasum, Efa Iwara, Uzoamaka Power, Omowunmi Dada, Genoveva Umeh and Chinaza Onuzo, are expected to contribute perspectives on the industry’s creative and commercial prospects in the global market.

Another discussion will examine the growing creator economy and how digital content producers can move beyond online popularity to build sustainable businesses.

Charles Born, Tobe Ugeh and Joseph Enesu will explore issues around audience development, monetisation and the business opportunities emerging from creator-led experiences.

The business of Nigerian fashion will also feature prominently, particularly the infrastructure and commercial structures required to translate increasing international recognition into lasting industry growth.

Ozinna Anumudu, Oluwaseye Oladejo and Tosin Ogundadegbe are among the speakers expected to examine the relationship between creativity, enterprise and the development of a competitive fashion industry.

The conference will also explore the business opportunities within Nigerian music and the growing live entertainment market, as stakeholders consider how local demand can support the industry’s international expansion.

Beyond the panel discussions, the programme will feature live performances, a rave-inspired keynote opening, audience interaction and the NECLive Census and Circle.

The conference, scheduled to hold at Alliance Française de Lagos, is expected to provide a platform for industry participants to examine how Nigeria can leverage its creative talent, cultural influence and growing audience base to build a more competitive entertainment economy.