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Temilola Balogun confirmed as panellist for NECLive 2025

Temilola Balogun

Balogun became a host at Cool FM Nigeria which is a pop and rock station for an adult audience broadcasting from Lagos. She went on to become the creator of the TV series Skinny Girl in Transit which in 2020 was in its sixth series. She leads BOX TV who also launched a series titled “Things Men Say”, based on the outrageous things she has heard. The show launched in 2017.

In 2019, Balogun and N6 hosted a live interview with American rapper Cardi B which was considered a scoop. Cardi B was on her first tour of Africa, performing in both Nigeria and Ghana. And now she currently hosts the Beat 99.9 FM as the sets the vibe and mood with her experience with radio and media.

So Join us at Landmark Events Centre on the 28th of November, 2025. Time 9am.

 

Hauwa confirmed as panellist for NECLive 2025

Hauwa Lawal

Hauwa Lawal is a Nigerian digital creator, content strategist, and writer known for her captivating storytelling and vibrant presence across online platforms. Over the years, she has built a reputation for crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences, earning her a loyal and growing community of followers.

With a strong foundation in journalism, Hauwa has developed a versatile creative portfolio that spans content writing, photography, copywriting, and digital marketing. Her ability to blend insight, creativity, and authenticity continues to distinguish her within Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital landscape.

Audiences will have the opportunity to connect with Hauwa Lawal and other leading voices at this year’s gathering. Join us at Landmark Events Centre on November 28, 2025, at 9 a.m., for an inspiring experience.

Kodichinma Anigbogu confirmed as panellist for NECLive 2025

Kodichinma Anigbogu

Kodichinma Anigbogu is a seasoned legal expert in intellectual property, data privacy and security, entertainment, and technology. She advises clients on identifying and strategically exploiting IP rights, negotiating IP deals, and drafting/reviewing IP transaction documents. Known for her strategic and detail-oriented approach, Kodichi brings extensive knowledge and practical experience to multiple industries.

Kodichi has extensive experience as production counsel for film projects with prominent industry leaders like Greoh Studios, Inkblot Productions, and Cinemax Distribution, ensuring the legal integrity of creative projects and protecting stakeholders’ interests. She’s also an expert in data protection, holding a CIPP/E certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Her data protection expertise includes Advisory Services, Audits and Assessments, and Compliance Expertise:

Kodichi offers regulatory and compliance advisory services to tech companies, supporting them in developing proprietary technology and navigating complex agreements like software development deals and data protection impact assessments. She’s also a passionate advocate for IP and data privacy education, providing specialized training and writing informative articles on these topics.

So Join us at Landmark Events Centre on the 28th of November 2025. Time 9am.

234Star Confirmed as Official Media Partner for NECLive 2025

234 STAR

234Star, the Lagos-based women-focused digital media 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 digital platforms and reach audiences in Nigeria and beyond.

234Star has evolved into a vibrant lifestyle and culture destination for young African women, delivering stories on fashion, entertainment, beauty, relationships, and inspiring real-life narratives. As an official media partner, 234Star will provide extensive coverage of NECLive 2025, including real-time updates, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments from the conference floor.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the 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, Gaise Baba, and industry leaders 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 pathways to ensure that the recent successes of the creative industry are 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.

Olori Super Girl Confirmed as Official Media Partner for NECLive 2025

OLORISUPERGIRL

Olori Super Girl, the Lagos-based digital media brand, 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 digital platforms and reach audiences in Nigeria and beyond.

Founded by Oluwatosin Ajibade (Tosin OSG), Olori Super Girl has grown into one of Nigeria’s most influential online media communities, delivering breaking entertainment news, lifestyle features, and cultural commentary. As an official media partner, Olori Super Girl will provide extensive coverage of NECLive 2025, including real-time updates, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes highlights from the conference floor.

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, 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.

NECLive 2025 is brought to you by ID Africa in association with NETNG and ID Africa

ID AFRICA

ID Africa, the Lagos-based storytelling, technology, and communications company, has been announced as the Organizers for NECLive 2025. This partnership will ensure the conference’s focus and its key discussions are amplified through cutting-edge content, digital innovation, and strategic audience engagement across Africa and beyond.

Founded in 2015, ID Africa has grown into one of the continent’s most forward-thinking digital communications companies, known for its expertise in content development, influencer marketing, event production, and brand strategy. The company has powered major pop-culture events including The Headies, Nigerian Idol, AFRIFF, and the previous editions of NECLive. As an Official Partner, ID Africa will support NECLive 2025 with creative production, digital storytelling, and multi-platform content distribution to ensure the conference’s focus and key discussions reach diverse audiences globally.

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

NECLive 2025 is brought to you by BHM in association with NETNG and ID Africa

BHM

 

BHM, the Lagos-based global communications and media company, has been announced as an Official Partner for NECLive 2025. This partnership will ensure the conference’s focus and its key discussions are strategically amplified across Africa and major international markets.

BHM has grown into one of Africa’s most influential communications groups, with subsidiaries including ID Africa, Plaqad, and the Africa Creative Foundation. The company has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and is known for pioneering industry-defining initiatives such as the Nigeria PR Report and Africa PR & Communications Week. As an Official Partner, BHM will support NECLive 2025 with communications strategy, media relations, content development, and global visibility, ensuring the conference’s focus and key discussions reach diverse audiences worldwide.

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

 

Landmark joins NECLive 2025 as a partner 

LANDMARK CEBTRE

 Over the past decade, the Landmark Event Centre has become the stage for some of Nigeria’s most unforgettable milestones  from The Headies, where Afrobeats superstars have been crowned, to Lagos Startup Expo, where tech enthusiasts converge to showcase their products.

 

Now, the iconic Victoria Island venue is set to host another cultural moment as NECLive, West Africa’s biggest entertainment conference, makes its long-awaited return in 2025. After three years away, NECLive is coming home to Landmark for the 2025 edition, a full-circle moment for the conference that has shaped conversations about Nigeria’s creative economy since 2013.

 

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. 

 

IDCL Confirmed as Official Partner for NECLive 2025

IDCLNG

IDCLng has partnered with the Nigerian Entertainment Today and African Creative Foundation for NECLive 2025. 

 

The integrated marketing execution company is a 360-degree production company specialising in Branding, Event Production, Fabrication Activation and would bring more life to NECLive 2025 on Friday, November 28 202,5 at Landmark Events Centre. 

 

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. 

 

J Randle Centre Joins NECLive 2025 as Official Partner

J RANDLE

The J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History has been announced as an Official Partner for NECLive 2025. 

 

The centre documents Lagos and Yoruba culture and has become one of the foremost tourist destinations in Nigeria over the last few years, with its exhibitions attracting guests worldwide. This unique partnership highlights NECLive’s commitment to connecting contemporary creative enterprise with Africa’s rich cultural heritage.

 

Qudus Onikeku, the CEO of the J. Randle Centre, has been confirmed to speak as a panellist at NECLive 2025. 

 

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28 202,5 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