Minister Hannatu Musawa Joins List Of Speakers At Entertainment Week Lagos

Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), Africa’s premier entertainment gathering, has announced the addition of Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, to its lineup of speakers for the second edition of the event scheduled to take place from Wednesday, December 13 to Friday December 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, Nigeria.

Hannatu Musawa’s presence adds immense value to the EWL 2023 agenda, with the Federal Government’s unparalleled insights into the potential and power of Nigeria’s creative landscape. With the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy actively shaping policies and strategies to empower the creative economy, the Minister’s participation signifies a pivotal moment in EWL’s mission to drive innovation and collaboration within the African entertainment industry.

The EWL platform provides an opportunity for public sector leaders like Hannatu Musawa to share their vision and agenda. 

“I’m honoured to be part of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) 2023, a platform that recognises the transformative impact of art, culture, and creativity on Nigeria’s economic growth and social development. This is in line with the presidency’s mandate to cultivate this sector, generating employment opportunities, fostering innovation, and amplifying Nigerian artistic expressions on both local and global stages,” says Hannatu Musawa.

Deola Art Alade, Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, producers of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), highlighted Hannatu Musawa’s invitation, stating, “EWL is pleased to have the Federal Minister join our line up of speakers at EWL 2023. Her perspectives on advancing the creative economy align perfectly with EWL’s mission and her expertise in shaping policies for the creative sector makes her an invaluable addition to our speaker lineup.”

Hannatu Musawa ‘s involvement underscores Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL)’s commitment to fostering dialogue and actionable strategies for leveraging Africa’s rich cultural heritage to fuel economic growth and global engagement.

Other speakers include Peace Hyde, Ghanaian TV Producer and Journalist; Darey Art Alade, Chief Creative Officer, Livespot360, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & Channels, Multichoice West Africa; Chioma Ude, Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); and Azegozie Eze Jr., VP, Strategy & Market Development – Africa & Diaspora, Empire to name a few.

The entertainment and creative industry in Africa is experiencing remarkable growth, evidenced by the World Bank and UNESCO reports, which underline the industry’s pivotal role in job creation, wealth generation, and economic diversification across the continent.

The Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) initiative, spearheaded by Livespot Foundation and produced by Livespot360, promises a dynamic convergence of industry luminaries, thought leaders, and visionaries committed to shaping the future of African entertainment. The event features discussions on re-imagining global narratives around African content, harnessing AI’s potential in the creative sphere, and empowering independent artists amidst an evolving industry landscape.