Orin, the popular music streaming and playlist platform, has been confirmed as the Media and Playlist Partner for NECLive 2025. This is a full-circle moment for Orin, as its establishment was announced at a previous edition of NECLive.
Orin’s partnership will ensure that the sounds of the African creative economy are a central feature of NECLive, curating the musical experience and providing insights into the digital distribution and consumption of African music..
“Music is at the heart of Africa’s creative enterprise, and Orin is proud to be a platform that curates and celebrates this sound. As Media and Playlist Partner for NECLive, we look forward to contributing to the discussions about music and the future of African artists on the global stage,” Tomiwo Ojo, the Head of Content at ID Africa, owners of Orin, says.
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
