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NECLive 2026 — Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into Global Power
The home advantageBuilt here.
Built here.
Ready for the world.
Our audiences. Our stories. Our creative enterprise. NECLive 2026 brings the industry together to explore how local demand can become global power—through conversations, performances and connections that move ideas forward.
Be in the roomStudent₦5,000 Individual₦15,000 Duo₦25,000 Corporate₦250,000
Your home advantage starts here.
One attendee
Two attendees · ₦12,500 per person
Ten attendees · reserved seating · a curated gift bag for each guest
First confirmed lineup
The home advantage is human.
Meet the people shaping the conversation at NECLive 2026.
speaker
Godwin Tom
Music executive and founder
Building the business behind the sound.
panelist
DJ Obi
Founder, Obi’s House
A home crowd. A global ambition.
panelist
Genoveva Umeh
Actor
Nigerian stories. A world of possibility.
panelist
Kayode Kasum
Director and producer
Different stories. Different audiences. Shared ambition.
panelist
Efa Iwara
Actor and rapper
A creative career across sound and screen.
panelist
Dika Ofoma
Filmmaker and culture journalist
A distinct perspective on African cinema.
panelist
Foza Fawehinmi
Entertainment lawyer and music executive
Turning creative work into lasting value.
panelist
Excel Joab
A&R and artist development, AWAL
Developing talent. Building what comes next.
panelist
Femisoro Ajayi
Talent manager
The work behind a lasting creative career.
panelist
Greatman Takit
Singer and songwriter
An independent voice with a growing audience.
panelist
Dr. Foy
Music entrepreneur, Energize Music
Building the systems that support creative talent.
panelist
Tobi Mohammed
Managing Partner, The Plug
Know your audience. Grow with your community.
panelist
Oluwaseye Oladejo
CEO, Sheye Oladejo
Local craft. A global eye.
moderator
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi
Broadcaster and co-founder, TNC Africa
Bringing the right questions into the room.
Panelists · 1 of 14
First lineup. More names to be announced.
More voices. More possibilities.
Njideka Akabogu
Leadership · Regional Manager, ID Africa
Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson
Leadership · Regional Manager, BHM
Joseph Enesu
Technology · AI Labs, Plaqad
Insights
Go beyond the conversation.
Moments and ideas from the NECLive community across the years.
A closer look at Nigeria’s creative economy.
Explore the 2025 report, revisit ideas from previous editions and keep up with the latest from the NECLive community.
Event essentials
Plan your day with us.
WhenThursday, 12 November 2026
Arrival and registration from 8am WAT.
WhereAlliance Française de Lagos
Mike Adenuga Centre, Lagos.
AdmissionA ticket for your place in the room.
Student, individual, duo and Corporate options.
Is this a one-day event?
Yes. NECLive 2026 takes place on 12 November 2026.
Are tickets refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable. Transfers are permitted through Tix; resale is not enabled.
What do I need for a student ticket?
Student tickets are for current students. A valid student ID is required at check-in.
How will I receive my ticket?
After confirmed payment, Tix emails a unique QR ticket for admission.
Sponsors & partnersHelp turn home advantage
Help turn home advantage
into shared opportunity.
Our 2026 sponsors and partners will be announced here. Connect with the team to explore partnership opportunities.