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ID Africa Confirms Bobo Ajudua as Speaker at Ninth Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference

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ID Africa Confirms Bobo Ajudua As Speaker At NECLive9
20
Apr

ID Africa has confirmed Bobo Ajudua as a speaker at the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive.

Bobo Ajudua is a versatile and technologically savvy legal practitioner with practice areas ranging from Media & Entertainment Law, Corporate Finance, Equity & Debt Restructuring, and Real Estate.

His specialisation in media and entertainment law has availed him opportunities to represent stars like Davido, Fresh VDM, Dremo and more.

For the highly anticipated entertainment conference, Ajudua will join other speakers for conversation around the conference’s theme: “Sustaining the Africa Momentum.”

NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and will be simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Other confirmed speakers for NECLive9 include Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, actor and comedian, Mr Macaroni, founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onakoya, Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, TV host and filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, Broadcaster Osi Suave, Sam Onyemelukwe, media executive, Broadcaster Mozez Praiz and more.

NECLive9 is organised by ID Africa in partnership with Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3m Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, and News Central TV.

Registration is open until April 22, and there will be no manual registration at the venue. Register here to be part of it.

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Multi-Award-Winning Brand Consultant, Sylvester Chauke, to Speak at NECLive9

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Multi-award-winning Entrepreneur, Sylvester Chauke, To Speak At NECLive9
20
Apr

Global renowned entrepreneur and brand expert, Sylvester Chauke will speak at West Africa’s largest gathering of creative and entertainment  industry professionals, NECLive.

The ninth edition of the pan-African event, will be hosting professionals from around Africa and is slated to hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

Sylvester Chauke is the founder of the marketing and brand consultancy company, DNA Brand Architects. He is also the former Director of Marketing at MTV Networks Africa and an expert in brand building, youth entrepreneurship, brand strategy and marketing communications.

Sylvester is notable for his influence on the younger generation in becoming a global success. The multi-award-winning innovative leader is the recipient of significant awards including, All Africa Young Leader of the Year 2017, NSBC Innovation Award Winner 2017, NSBC National Entrepreneur Champion 2017, GQ’s Top 35 Influential Men under 30, and Most Influential Young South African in Business.

Sylvester is a firm believer in African Excellence and believes that indigenous businesses must maintain and share its value with the rest of the world. His principles align with NECLive’s ninth edition theme on innovative ways to sustain the Africa momentum.

Sylvester will be sharing insights with like-minded professionals on how African creatives and entertainers can use digital media and technology tools to build sustainable economic power for themselves, the industry, and their respective communities.

Other confirmed speakers for the event are head of programmes at News Central – Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, renowned actor and comic skit maker – Mr Macaroni, Chess player and founder of Chess In Slums Africa – Tunde Onakoya, Kenyan PR and entertainment consultant –  Anyiko Owoko, executive head of content, MultiChoice Nigeria – Busola Tejumola, and Rwandan gospel music star – Aline Gahongayire.

Interested participants can register here to gain from the insightful conversations with other global thinkers at NECLive9. Registration will close on April 22nd, 2022.

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Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Co-founder of TNC Africa, to Speak at NECLive9

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Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Co-founder of TNC Africa, to Speak at NECLive9
20
Apr

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, co-founder and co-executive producer of Africa’s most promising media and entertainment startups, TNC Africa, will speak at Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Gbemi OO as she’s popularly called, is a former broadcaster at The Beat 99.9 FM and also the co-host of ‘Off-Air with Gbemi & Toolz.’  During her over 14 years of on-air hosting, she has won numerous prestigious awards including Future Awards Africa’s 2008 on-air personality of the year.

The celebrated broadcaster has consistently participated in the leading Pan-African entertainment event over the years. Speaking with Netng ahead of the event, she said, “With NECLive, you will know that the organisers are passionate about the industry. The conversations are rich and impactful. I love attending the conference to learn and network because I’m confident that I will meet stakeholders in the African entertainment industry.”

NECLive, renowned as West Africa’s most prominent gathering of entertainment professionals, has held eight successful editions with over 470 speakers and panellists, 70 exhibitions and brands, and 14,000 physical attendees.

This ninth edition of the annual entertainment conference is organised by ID Africa in partnership with AV Edge, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, 7Even Interactive Limited, MultiChoice, Trace TV, X3M Ideas, Legit.ng, Mirus Events, Naija FM, The Beat FM, Top Radio, PinPoint Media, Classic FM, Huce Valeris, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark Centre, Plaqad, and BHM.

The Conference remains a marketplace for innovative ideas, products, and the unveiling of dynamic solutions that will connect, engage, and encourage industry collaborations for sustainable socio-economic development; while offering a brighter future on the continent.

This year, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi will join other African entertainment experts to discuss the theme, “Sustaining the Africa Momentum.”

Confirmed speakers include brand expert Sylvester Chauke, actor and comedian, Mr Macaroni, founder of ChessInSlums – Tunde Onakoya, Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, Aline Gahongayire – Rwandan gospel music star, Broadcaster Osi Suave, Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun – Head of Programmes at News Central, and Sam Onyemelukwe – media executive.

Registration for NECLive9 is open until April 22. Interested participants can register here to be part of it.

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Top Radio Confirmed as Media Partner at Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2022

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NECLive9: Top Radio Confirmed as Media Partner at Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2022
19
Apr

Top Radio has been confirmed as an official partner of the ninth edition of the Nigerian entertainment conference (NECLive). West Africa’s largest gathering of creative and entertainment professionals, NECLive9, will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Events Center in Lagos.

Top Radio is one of Nigeria’s most popular online radio stations. The dynamic radio station, located in Lagos, broadcasts programs covering various topics, including entertainment subjects.

This year, NECLive returns as a hybrid event featuring intellectuals from around Africa with online participants and a live global broadcast on cable TV and other media channels. Consequently, Top Radio, will join a growing list of media partners to broadcast the conference to more than five thousand listeners.

NECLive9 brings together African creatives and entertainers to explore the theme, “sustaining the Africa momentum.” With a focus on answering some key questions, the event will seek to help stakeholders in the entertainment industry drive social change through digital media and technology tools, create sustainable wealth, and build democracy and economic power in Africa.

Other media organisations confirmed for the largest Pan-African event are AV Edge, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, 7Even interactive Limited, MultiChoice, Trace TV, X3M ideas, and Legit.ng, Mirus Events, Naija FM, The Beat FM, Classic FM, Huce Valeris, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark Centre, Plaqad, and BHM.

Registration is open until April 22, and there will be no manual registration at the venue. Register here to be a part of it.

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Naija FM Partners with ID Africa for Ninth Nigerian Entertainment Conference

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Naija FM partners with ID Africa for NECLive9
15
Apr

As Africa’s entertainment and creative industry prepares for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), Naija FM joins the growing list of organisations and individuals partnering with ID Africa for the conference.

Naija FM is one of Nigeria’s leading online radio stations. A property of Megalectrics Limited, Naija FM is a central hub for trending hip-hop, gospel, rock and other entertainment that resonate with Nigerians at the grassroot.

Themed, ‘Sustaining The Africa Momentum,’ NECLive9 returns as a hybrid event on Friday, April 29, 2022, with some leaders in the African entertainment and creative industry already confirmed as speakers and participants for the conference. The discussion will centre around how African creatives can utilise technological devices to improve their lives, and help to grow their nation’s economy as well as the entertainment industry.

Speaking ahead of the conference, NECLive Convener, Ayeni Adekunle, said;

“In the past two years, we’ve seen how powerful entertainment and pop culture can be in influencing social change and driving narratives. NECLive has been at the forefront of conversations around moving the entertainment industry forward and maximising its potential; and for the ninth instalment, we’re continuing with this mission by engaging relevant stakeholders in discussions that will set the tone for the future of not just the industry but our continent as a whole.”

With over 470 speakers and panellists, 70 exhibitions and brands, 14,000 physical attendees spread across the successful eight editions of NECLive, ID Africa is organising NECLive9 in partnership with prestigious companies, including Hip TV, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, Trace TV, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark, MultiChoice, Legit.ng, Hit FM, Top Radio, Classic FM, Beat FM, Plaqad, BHM, Big Cabal Media, Mirus Events, Top Radio, and X3M Ideas.

Registration for NECLive9 is open until April 22, and there will be no manual registration at the venue. Register here to be part of it.

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Hit FM Announced as NECLive9 Partner

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Hit FM Announced as NECLive9 Partner
15
Apr

As Africa’s entertainment and creative industry prepares for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), the conference organizer, ID Africa, has announced a partnership with Hit FM, a radio station in Calabar, Cross River State.

Founded in 2016 by Ugbe Patrick, Hit FM is an award-winning radio station that focuses on quality lifestyle auditory entertainment that covers the key areas that people connect with.

With the return of NECLive as a hybrid event on Friday, April 29, 2022, leaders and key players in the entertainment and creative industry are set to share their experiences, ask thought-provoking questions, brainstorm and seek to circumvent the challenges plaguing the industry.

To build on the success the African entertainment and creative industry has established so far, NECLive9 is themed, Sustaining The Africa Momentum.

According to NECLive Convener, Ayeni Adekunle, “In the past two years, we’ve seen how powerful entertainment and pop culture can be in influencing social change and driving narratives. NECLive has been at the forefront of conversations around moving the entertainment industry forward and maximising its potential; and for the ninth instalment, we’re continuing with this mission by engaging relevant stakeholders in discussions that will set the tone for the future of not just the industry but our continent as a whole.”

With over 470 speakers and panellists, 70 exhibitions and brands, 14,000 physical attendees spread across the successful eight editions of NECLive, ID Africa is organising NECLive9 in partnership with prestigious companies, including Hip TV, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, Trace TV, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark, MultiChoice, Legit.ng, Plaqad, BHM, Big Cabal Media, Mirus Events, and X3M Ideas.

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ID Africa Partners with Beat FM for Ninth Edition of NECLive

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ID Africa partners with Beat FM for the ninth edition of NECLive themed, Sustaining The Africa Momentum
15
Apr

As African creators, producers, musicians, and other proponents of the continent’s entertainment and creative industry prepare for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), the conference organizer, ID Africa has announced Beat FM as one of the media partners of NECLive9.

Founded in 2003, it focuses primarily on music, information and the Nigerian entertainment industry.

NECLive will return as a hybrid event on Friday, April 29, 2022, and Beat FM, a Lagos-based radio station centered on music, information and the Nigerian entertainment industry will provide media support through their prestigious media platforms to reach millions across the continent and beyond.

Since its inception in 2013, NECLive has been pivotal in driving the industry’s success by engaging relevant bodies and key players. This year’s edition, themed Sustaining The Africa Momentum, will have key players in the entertainment industry share their experiences, ask thought-provoking questions, brainstorm and seek to proffer solutions to the challenges facing the industry, and ensure the sustainability of the progress being made.

Speaking on the need to ensure sustainability and build on the progress the African entertainment industry has made so far, Femi Falodun, CEO of ID Africa, said:

“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. The true potential of Africa’s creative sector will be fully unlocked when practitioners have acquired the necessary skills and tapped into the growing global interest in the unique African offering. This is why NECLive9 is bringing together key industry players from across the continent for a much-needed conversation on how to sustain the Africa momentum.”

With over 470 speakers and panellists, 70 exhibitions and brands, 14,000 physical attendees spread across the successful eight editions of NECLive, ID Africa is organising NECLive9 in partnership with prestigious companies, including Hip TV, African Movie Channel, Trace TV, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark, MultiChoice, Legit.ng, Plaqad, BHM, Hit FM, Classic FM, Naija FM, Big Cabal Media, Mirus Events, and X3M Ideas.

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ID Africa Confirms Nancy Isime as Speaker at Ninth Nigerian Entertainment Conference

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NECLive: ID Africa confirms Nancy Isime as Speaker For Ninth Edition
15
Apr

ID Africa has confirmed Nancy Isime as a speaker at Nigeria’s entertainment conference, NECLive9. Nancy Isime is an award-winning media personality who is currently the executive producer and creator of ‘The Nancy Isime Show’, which she started in 2019. She is also the CEO of Nips Studios.

Aside from broadcasting, Isime is also an actress, as she featured in her first TV series, ‘Echoes’, in 2011. In 2022, she was nominated for Best Actress in A Comedy for her role in ‘Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards’ and Best Actress in A Drama for ‘Superstar.’ For NECLive9, the media personality will join a host of experts in the entertainment industry to deliberate on the theme ‘Sustaining The Africa Momentum.’

NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Other confirmed speakers for NECLive9 include Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, actor and comedian, Mr Macaroni, founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onakoya, Dr Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, TV host and filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, Broadcaster Osi Suave, Sam Onyemelukwe, media executive, Broadcaster Mozez Praiz and more.

NECLive9 is in partnership with AV Edge, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, 7Even Interactive Limited, MultiChoice, Trace TV, X3M Ideas, Legit.ng, Mirus Events, Trace TVHuce Valeris, Hit FM Calabar, Beat FM, Classic FM, Naija FM, Top Radio, Mirus Events, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark Centre, Plaqad and BlackHouse Media (BHM).

Registration is open until April 22, and there will be no manual registration at the venue. Register here to be part of it.

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Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, News Central TV’s Head of Programmes, Confirmed as NECLive9 Speaker

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Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, News Central TV’s Head of Programmes, Confirmed as NECLive9 Speaker
15
Apr

Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, the Head of Programmes at News Central, a pan-African TV station broadcasting from Lagos, Nigeria, has been confirmed as a speaker at the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), that will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Landmark Event Centre, in Lagos.

Adeleru-Balogun, a multimedia journalist and CNN Journalism Fellow, was the host of the top-rated ‘Morning Crossfire’ on Nigeria Info.

In a media career spanning over a decade, she has interviewed several African creatives and consulted with non-governmental organisations to work on media campaigns to aid civic participation, government transparency, and accountability. She has further participated in panel sessions regarding African Innovation.

She joins other speakers like Akin Oyebode, Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, actor and comedian Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adebayo, Founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onakoya, Aline Gahongayire, Rwandan gospel music star, Broadcaster Osi Suave, Sam Onyemelukwe, media executive, among others.

NECLive is West Africa’s biggest and longest-running gathering of entertainment and creative industry professionals – and in 2022, the conference themed ‘Sustaining The Africa Momentum’, will bring together policymakers, entertainers, media and stakeholders in Africa’s creative and entertainment industry, as well as performers interacting with a live audience from around the world.

Organised by ID Africa in partnership with AV Edge, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, 7Even Interactive Limited, MultiChoice, Trace TV, X3M Ideas, Legit.ng, Mirus Events, Trace TVHuce Valeris, Hit FM Calabar, Beat FM, Classic FM, Naija FM, Top Radio, Mirus Events, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark Centre, Plaqad and BlackHouse Media (BHM), the hybrid event will also simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Registration is open until April 22, and there will be no manual registration at the venue. Register here to be part of it.

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Music Producer, Tee-Y Mix, Confirmed as NECLive9 Speaker

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Tee-Y Mix
15
Apr

Music producer, Temitayo Ibitoye, popularly known as Tee-Y Mix has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the ninth edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Conference (NECLive), West Africa’s largest and longest-running entertainment conference happening on Friday, April 29 2022, at Landmark Event Centre, in Lagos.

Tee-Y Mix is the CEO and Founder of Vivace Records, a record label launched in 2014 to help alleviate the pain of talented artistes who struggle to realise their potential in the music industry. He appeared as a judge on Project Fame West Africa in 2008 and won the Headies Award for Best Music Producer in 2012. As a music producer and songwriter, Tee-Y mix has worked with Sound Sultan, Davido, Iyanya, Reekado Banks, 9ice, Seyi Shay, Darey Art-Alade and a wide range of Nigerian music stars.

He will be joining other noteworthy speakers like Mr Macaroni, Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onokoya, Busola Tejumade, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, Tv host and Filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, Sam Onyemelukwe, media executive, Broadcaster Mozez Praiz, Akin Oyebode, Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, among others to explore the theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum’ at NECLive9.

With a focus on answering some key questions, NECLive9 will seek to help stakeholders in the entertainment industry drive social change through the use of digital media and technology tools, create sustainable wealth, as well as build democracy and economic power in Africa.

Organised by ID Africa in partnership with AV Edge, MTV Base, African Movie Channel, 7Even Interactive Limited, MultiChoice, Trace TV, X3M Ideas, Legit.ng, Mirus Events, Trace TVHuce Valeris, Hit FM Calabar, Beat FM, Classic FM, Naija FM, Top Radio, Mirus Events, The GreenRoom Nigeria, Landmark Centre, Plaqad and BlackHouse Media (BHM), the hybrid event will also be simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Registration is open until April 22, and there will be no manual registration at the venue. Register here to be part of it.