Rwandan Gospel Singer and TV Host, Aline Gahongayire to Speak at NECLive9 

ID Africa has confirmed that Rwandan gospel singer, Aline Gahongayire, will be speaking at the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive).

Aline Gahongayire is an award-winning artiste from Kigali, Rwanda, known for her inspirational and spirit-filled songs. The songwriter is famed for her powerful singing voice.

Aside from music, she has also featured in the educational Christian movie ‘Ikigeragezo cy’ubuzima.’ Gahongayire is also a TV host and the founder of Ineza Initiative- a giving back to the community project which focuses on touching the lives of women and children.

For the highly anticipated entertainment conference, speakers and participants will discuss the theme “Sustaining The African Momentum.” focusing on economic power for self and country, opportunities via communities of Africans in the diaspora and social impact and development through entertainment.

According to Aline Gahongayire, “Today, with the growth of the African culture and creative industry, a global visibility of African artistes, and the involvement of the African diaspora, it is imperative to value more of our artistes and the art industry as a whole, to change the African narratives. We need to rethink our policies, empower creators, and develop new strategies for them to access funding easily.”

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 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, 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 part of it.