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This Friday, April 29, African creatives and entertainers will convene at Landmark Event Center, Lagos, for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive.

Adding to the growing list of participants, Audu Maikori, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Chocolate City Group, will be speaking at the conference.

Born on August 13, 1975, in Kaduna, Audu Maikori is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist and creative industry expert. In 2005, he co-founded Chocolate City, a Nigerian record label. Since then, Chocolate City has generally been regarded as the biggest and most successful indigenous urban record label in Africa, which has signed notable artists, including Nigeria rapper M.I Abaga, Femi Kuti, Nosa, and others.

Themed ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ Audu Maikori will join the conversation as he and other speakers ponder on how African creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological devices and tools offer to create wealth for themselves, drive their country’s economic growth, as well as sustain the visible growth of African entertainment industry.

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

Other confirmed speakers for the event include Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, actor and comedian, Mr Macaroni, founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onakoya, Aline Gahongayire, Rwandan gospel music star, Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, TV host and filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, 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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

For information regarding the conference, kindly visit NECLive or contact [email protected].

One Data, one of Nigeria’s fastest fibre cable networks, has been confirmed by ID Africa as its partner for the ninth edition of West Africa’s largest gathering of entertainment and creative industry professionals, NECLive.

The 2022 edition of the conference returns as a hybrid event on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, and will be simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

The fibre network, One Data will provide fast and reliable internet service for a seamless live broadcast during NECLive9. Nigerian Entertainment Conference ninth edition will bring together African creatives and entertainers to explore the theme, “Sustaining The Africa Momentum.” With a focus on answering some key questions.

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 installment, 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.”

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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

The stage for the biggest entertainment conference in West Africa is set, and with just a few days to NECLive9, ID Africa confirms that Leo Dasilva will be speaking at the conference.

Leo Babarinde Akinola Dasilva popularly known as Leo Dasilva is a young C.E.O of a number of companies. He is the MD/CEO of Big Figure Small World Limited and L.I.C LTD. At the age of 17, he founded SODZ Entertainment in England. He later replicated the
same company in the United States.

In 2018, Leo went into the Big brother house, portraying himself as a businessman that he is and Nigerians and Africans loved him for it. He is also a public speaker mostly on things he is passionate about like education, gender equality, real estate, empowerment and policy making.

NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and be broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.The theme for this year’s Nigeria Entertainment Conference is ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ and Leo will be joined by other experts and key players in the African entertainment industry to discuss how young creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological tools and devices offer to create economic power for themselves, their country and grow the entertainment industry.

Other speakers that would be joining Leo Dasilva to share their experiences and thoughts and discuss how the African entertainment industry can sustain the visible growth 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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson, the Chief Creative Officer at Silverbird Communications and Vice-Chairman Editorial Board has been confirmed as a speaker at the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), which will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Landmark Event Centre, in Lagos.

Akinyemi-Johnson is a broadcast journalist, on-air personality, news anchor, and media consultant in a career that has spanned more than four decades. In 2021, he voiced NECLive8 special broadcast.

He 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, and Sam Onyemelukwe, media executive.

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.

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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

The hybrid conference will also be simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Lynda Alphaeus, Nigerian Copyright Commission’s (NCC) Deputy Director (Legal), has been confirmed by ID Africa to speak at Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive, on Friday, April 29, 2022.

The ninth edition of NECLive will be centred on how Africa can sustain its momentum in the global entertainment sector, as evident in the media reach of BBNaija, Amapiano, Afrobeats stars winning Grammys and selling out major arenas globally, the virality of African Youtube creators, IG comedians, African-inspired dances on TikTok amongst others in the past 5 years.

Lynda Alphaeus, in her capacity as the Deputy Director, Legal, of the Lagos Office Directorate of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, will contribute to the much-needed conversation on how Africa can Sustain its Momentum. NCC is the Government agency responsible for all copyright matters in Nigeria including, the administration, regulation, enforcement, and prosecution under the Copyright Act.

Other speakers Lynda Alphaeus will be sharing practical insights with 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, and Broadcaster Mozez Praiz.

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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

The special conference will hold at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island Lagos, and stream live at HipTV on DStv channel 324 and GOtv channel 74, or nec.ng.

Alla Dave Lighting Enterprise has partnered with ID Africa, the organisers of the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive.

The company, founded by lighting designer Alla-Dave Ayodele provides lighting design services for live events, including weddings, seminars, and all types of gatherings. Alla-Dave will be providing lighting services for NECLive9 on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

NECLive9 themed, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum’ would also be broadcast live on HipTV and other online platforms.

This edition of the annual conference 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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

The organisers have also lined up participants from around Africa including 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 to share their ideas at NECLive9.

With just a few days until the ninth edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Conference, ID Africa has confirmed that Adeola Oluwatobi will one of the speakers at the conference.

A graduate of Mass Communication Lagos State University, Adeola Oluwatobi is a highly motivated and driven-person. He has over seven years of experience in brand management, media advertising, and digital marketing, and is currently the Brand Marketing and Partnership Manager, West Africa for MultiChoice Connected Video. Before joining MultiChoice in March of 2021, he worked at 9mobile telecommunication company as a Manager of Product Marketing.

Themed, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and will be broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Adeola Oluwatobi will join other confirmed speakers at NECLive9 to discuss how African young creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological tools and devices offer to create economic power for themselves and their country, and grow the entertainment industry.

Other industry experts he will converse with 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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

In a few days, African creatives and entertainers will convene at the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) and ID Africa has confirmed Henry Ekechukwu as one of the professionals to speak at the conference.

Henry Ekechukwu is the CEO of Huce Valeries, a Nigerian communication design, and events management company. Since the inception of NECLive in 2013, Henry Ekechukwu, through Huce Valeries, has been responsible for the event coordination of NECLive. A graduate of communication and Language Art from the University of Ibadan, and also a Master’s degree holder in Media Management from the University of Westminster, London, Henry Ekechukwu’s contribution to NECLive as the conference coordinator has helped over 14,000 physical attendees and millions of online and Cable TV viewers achieve the best possible audience experience during the annual conference.

Themed, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ Henry Ekechukwu will join the conversation as he and other speakers ponder on how African creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological devices and tools offer to create wealth for themselves, drive their country’s economic growth, as well as sustain the visible growth of African entertainment industry.

NECLive9 returns as a hybrid event 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 the event include Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, actor and comedian, Mr Macaroni, founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onakoya, Aline Gahongayire, Rwandan gospel music star, Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, TV host and filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, 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, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

Register here to be part of the Conference.