Nov 12: Femi Adebayo, Bizzle Osikoya, Naz Onuzo Lead As NECLive 2026 Unveils 2nd Batch Of Headliners

The Nigeria Entertainment Conference, NECLive 2026, has unveiled its second batch of headliners, featuring Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, music executive Bizzle Osikoya and Inkblot Studios Chief Executive Officer, Chinaza “Naz” Onuzo, ahead of its November 12 event in Lagos.

The newly announced lineup brings together personalities from film, television, music, fashion, digital content, public relations and technology, reflecting the conference’s focus on the business and evolving opportunities within Nigeria’s creative economy.

Other confirmed participants include actors Chimezie Imo, Uzoamaka Power, Omowunmi Dada and Charles Born, as well as digital creator Tobe Ugeh, popularly known as Tobeszn.

Also on the list are fashion entrepreneur Oluwaseye Oladejo, brand communications specialist Ozinna Anumudu and Joseph Enesu, Head of AI Labs at Plaqad and AI Transformation Lead at BHM Holdings.

Femi Adebayo, whose productions include Jagun Jagun and Seven Doors, has also expanded his activities into creative infrastructure with the establishment of Euphoria 360 Hub in Ikeja, a facility offering production, post-production and training services.

Osikoya, who has worked with Storm Records, Mo’Hits and Mavin Records, is co-founder of The Plug and Webek Studios and co-creator of Mainland BlockParty. Onuzo, meanwhile, leads Inkblot Studios and serves as co-CEO of Kava TV, with writing, production and directing credits spanning more than 30 film and television projects.

The conference will also examine the growing intersection of technology and entertainment, with Enesu bringing an artificial intelligence perspective to discussions about media, reputation management and creative business.

Jennifer Ukoh-Osamwonyi, Public Relations Manager at MultiChoice Nigeria, a CANAL+ company, will moderate the conference. Her experience includes managing communications around major entertainment properties such as Big Brother Naija, Nigerian Idol and the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

The 2026 edition is themed “Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into Global Power” and will hold at Alliance Française de Lagos, Ikoyi, on Thursday, November 12.

NECLive is presented by ID Africa and Netng in partnership with Plaqad, The Macallan, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, BHM and Huce Valeris.