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Nigerian Entertainment Today (NETNG), the Lagos-based leading entertainment and pop culture news platform, has been announced as an Official Media Partner for NECLive 2025. This partnership will ensure the conference’s focus and its key discussions are amplified across Nigeria, Africa, and global entertainment audiences.

Founded in 2009 by Ayeni Adekunle, NETNG is one of Africa’s most influential digital entertainment news brands, covering music, film, fashion, culture, and the business of entertainment. The platform has consistently shaped conversations within the industry through credible reporting, exclusive features, and authoritative analysis. As an Official Media Partner, NETNG will provide extensive coverage of NECLive 2025, ensuring the conference’s focus and key discussions reach millions of readers and viewers worldwide. NETNG’s award-winning editors and reporters will lead interviews, spotlight sessions, and produce live updates throughout the event.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos, and has attracted over 50 speakers, panellists, moderators, and performers.

The conference, hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tee A, will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including renowned creatives like Ayo Maff, Timi Dakolo, Folu Storms, Nora Awolowo, KieKie, Yolanda Okereke, and Gaise Baba, and industry titans like John Ugbe, CEO, MultiChoice West Africa; Steve Babaeko, Founder, X3M Ideas; A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria; Chris Ihidero, CEO of PinPoint Media; Kene Okwuosa, co-founder of FilmHouse Group; and Audu Maikori, Founder and Chairman of Chocolate City Music Group.

These industry professionals will explore different means to ensure that the recent successes of the creative industry can be sustained.

NECLive 2025 is produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, with sponsorship from MultiChoice, MTN Nigeria, First Bank, and The Macallan.

Register now: NEC.NG

Plaqad, a leading content marketing and influencer platform, has been announced as the Technology Partner for the 2025 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive). 

Launched in 2017, the Plaqad platform has become one of the biggest hubs for content creators, publishers, and social media influencers, with thousands of users currently signed up across Africa. The partnership highlights Plaqad’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive efficiency and transparency within the African creative and media ecosystem.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos and has attracted over 50 speakers, panellists, moderators, and performers. 

The conference hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tee A will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including renowned creatives like Ayo Maff, Timi Dakolo, Folu Storms, Nora Awolowo, KieKie, Yolanda Okereke, and Gaise Baba and industry titans like John Ugbe, CEO, MultiChoice West Africa; Steve Babaeko, Founder, X3M Ideas; A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria; Chris Ihidero, CEO of PinPoint Media; Kene Okwuosa, co-founder of FilmHouse Group; Audu Maikori, Founder and Chairman of Chocolate City Music Group. 

NECLive 2025 is produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, with sponsorship from MultiChoice, MTN Nigeria, First Bank, and The Macallan. 

Register now: NEC.NG

COLORTEAM, a leading creative and brand development firm, has been confirmed as an Official Creative Partner for NECLive 2025.  

Established in 2017, COLORTEAM has grown into a full-service creative agency, serving a wide range of clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The company’s passion for creativity and innovation, which has driven its success, will be on display during a special masterclass session at NECLive 2025.  

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos and has attracted over 50 speakers, panellists, moderators, and performers. 

The conference hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tee A will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including renowned creatives like Ayo Maff, Timi Dakolo, Folu Storms, Nora Awolowo, KieKie, Yolanda Okereke, and Gaise Baba and industry titans like John Ugbe, CEO, MultiChoice West Africa; Steve Babaeko, Founder, X3M Ideas; A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria; Chris Ihidero, CEO of PinPoint Media; Kene Okwuosa, co-founder of FilmHouse Group; Audu Maikori, Founder and Chairman of Chocolate City Music Group. 

These industry professionals will explore different means to ensure that the recent successes of the creative industry can be sustained. 

NECLive 2025 is produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, with sponsorship from MultiChoice, MTN Nigeria, First Bank, and The Macallan. 

Register now: NEC.NG

The organisers of NECLive have announced One WildCard, the innovative design and branding agency, as a Design Partner for the 2025 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive). 

One WildCard, founded in 2017 by Kayode Olowu, is known for its left-field approach to creative branding solutions for its clients, and its partnership at NECLive 2025 emphasises the critical role of world-class aesthetics and visual communication in elevating the African creative narrative.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos and has attracted over 50 speakers, panellists, moderators, and performers. 

The conference hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tee A will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including renowned creatives like Ayo Maff, Timi Dakolo, Folu Storms, Nora Awolowo, KieKie, Yolanda Okereke, and Gaise Baba and industry titans like John Ugbe, CEO, MultiChoice West Africa; Steve Babaeko, Founder, X3M Ideas; A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria; Chris Ihidero, CEO of PinPoint Media; Kene Okwuosa, co-founder of FilmHouse Group; Audu Maikori, Founder and Chairman of Chocolate City Music Group. 

NECLive 2025 is produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, with sponsorship from MultiChoice, MTN Nigeria, First Bank, and The Macallan. 

Register now: NEC.NG

Bolanle is a renowned television host and filmmaker, recognized for her work on popular shows such as Project Fame West Africa, The Juice, and Moments with Mo. She is well-respected for her creativity, interview style, and social impact advocacy which have made her one of Africa’s most trusted media voices.

Having previously hosted NECLive in 2021 and 2022, Bolanle will co-host this edition of the conference alongside comedy legend Tee A. She will bring her exceptional audience engagement skills and industry expertise to guide conversations across the conference’s multi-segment format, including keynotes, panel discussions, live performances, Q&As, workshops and innovation showcases.

So Join Bolanle Olukanni for NECLive 2025 on Friday, November 28 2025 at Landmark Events Centre. This year’s edition is themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise.” Register now: www.nec.ng

Tee A, is a leading figure in Nigerian entertainment as a comedian, master of ceremonies, and producer for television and digital content. He is considered one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in Nigeria and is well-regarded for his clean, corporate-friendly style.

Tee A holds several firsts to his name. He was the first comedian in Nigeria to sell out a one-man stand-up comedy concert with his show “Tee-A, Live ‘n Naked,” both in Nigeria and in London. He also broke new ground as the first Nigerian comedian to perform at London’s Hackney Empire Theatre in 2001 and was the first to record and release a Nigerian comedy album.
In addition to his work on stage, Tee A has made a major impact in television and media production. He is the creator and host of the popular talk and variety show Tymeout With Tee A, and the founder of First Class Entertainment, a multimedia and TV production company that has contributed to shaping the industry.

Tee A is set to return as host of NECLive 2025 for a record eighth time, making him the most experienced host in the history of the event.

So Join Tee A for NECLive 2025 on Friday, November 28 2025 at Landmark Events Centre. This year’s edition is themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise.” Register now: www.nec.ng

Gaise Baba is a Nigerian Afro-gospel artist, entrepreneur, and cultural architect known for blending contemporary music genres like hip-hop, soul, and Afro-pop with faith-driven, socially conscious lyrics. Since the release of his self-titled debut album Gaise Baba in 2011, which featured the breakout single Follow Follow, he has continued to evolve as both a musician and a cultural voice. His 2020 EP Logo and 2022 album A Decade After further established his signature style—one that fuses Yoruba, English, and Pidgin in a seamless, message-driven soundscape. In 2025, his collaboration with Lawrence Oyor on No Turning Back II went viral, amplifying his reach.

Beyond his music, Gaise Baba is recognized as a cultural influencer, using his art to shape values and inspire change. He is the founder of ARAMANDA, an Afro-Urban music and arts festival that celebrates alternative Christian creativity and expression. Through this platform and others, he positions himself not just as an entertainer but as a builder of cultural movements rooted in purpose and faith.

His impact also extends into social entrepreneurship. Gaise Baba launched the LightOut Initiative, which tours high schools across Nigeria to mentor and inspire students through music and storytelling. He is also the host of The Black Flame Podcast, where he holds bold, thought-provoking conversations, and the founder of Lounge464, a creative residency space that brings his music, message, and community into deeper engagement.

So join Gaise Baba at NECLive 2025 on Friday, November 28 2025 at Landmark Events Centre. This year’s edition is themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise.” Register now: www.nec.ng