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D’banj, Banky W, Praiz, Falz, Simi, Kaffy, Lil’ Kesh, Timi Dakolo, Adekunle Gold to join other music stars at NECLive4

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16
Mar

Some of Nigeria’s most decorated music-makers and entertainers have signed up to be a part of the fourth edition of Nigeria’s umbrella entertainment conference NECLive holding in Lagos on Wednesday April 20, 2016.

NECLive Speaker Banky W

Multiple award-winning R&B superstar Banky W, international entertainer and pathfinder D’banj, global dance sensation Kaffy, West African Idols winner and singer Timi Dakolo, multi-talented viral entertainer Falz, fast-rising singer Simi, Project fame super alumnus Praiz, and YBNL disruptors Adekunle Gold and Lil’ Kesh have all been confirmed to lead conversations at this year’s event.

NECLive Speaker adekunle-gold

 

Conference chairman Ayeni Adekunle says the music speakers and panelists for this year were chosen based on interests, experience and influence, in line with the theme of this year’s edition. ‘We’re gathering to tell and show the world how the creative industry can help save Nigeria’s economy, in the light of all that’s happening. Our music speakers and panelists will drive the conversation using personal case studies, work experiences, and show how the music scene can be harnessed to add value in a non-oil economy.’

NECLive speaker kaffy

 

According to Entertainment and Media Outlook report published by PwC, Nigeria’s entertainment and media market grew by 19.3% in 2014 reaching US$4.0 billion. The entertainment sector in Nigeria is ranked the fastest-expanding major market globally and is predicted to rise at an impressive forecast CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 15.1%. “By 2019, the market will be more than twice as big, with estimated total revenue of US$8.1billion” concludes the report.

 

Some of the musicians, including D’Banj confirmed they will make major announcements on new projects expected to solve pertinent problems.

 

The musicians will join their colleagues from Nollywood, comedy, media, IT, fashion, sports and allied sectors to discuss issues and solutions, network and connect, while demonstrating ideas, products and services that can potentially deliver the kind of innovation the industry in particular, and the country at large, desperately needs.

 

NECLive is organized by THENETNG, in partnership with several Nigerian and international organizations. The event will hold at Landmark Events Center, in Lagos onWednesday April 20, 2016, with comedian Tee A as host. Other confirmed speakers and panelists include Funke Akindele, Bovi, Tony Ojobo, Gbenga Adeyinka, Funke Bucknor Obruthe, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Wole Oguntokun, Tunde Falase, Oye Akideinde, Joyce Ize-Iyamu, DJ Caise, Emem Ema, Kayode Olowu, Wana Udoabang and many others

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Music superstar d’banj to speak at nigerian entertainment conference

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d'banj
16
Mar

Four years after he made his NECLive debut, Nigerian pop star and businessman D’Banj will return to the conference on April 20, 2016as a lead speaker.

The former Mo’Hits partner, who’s now a musician cum businessman, has seen his career structure evolve in recent times, as he moves around the world making pitches and sealing deals as the CEO of self-found DKM media. But he’s also making records and fronting gigs, with a fan base that remains impressive, for someone who’s been active for almost 13 years.

 

His debut as a NECLive speaker, according to founder Ayeni Adekunle, will cover his music sphere and more, especially his dreams and ideas for transforming the Nigerian music industry using a model he plans to demonstrate.

It’s the first time, in a career that took flight in 2004, that the 35 year-old act will deliver a major keynote address at a major conference here. D’Banj joins other superstars like Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, 2face Idibia, Davido, Joke Silva and M.I who have presented excellent ‘papers’ at the annual conference event.

 

‘I’m looking forward to NEClive’, D’banj says, promising ‘a very major announcement and ‘case studies I’ve never shared anywhere else’. The conference will highlight efforts by individual organizations and sector groups to support the economy through the entertainment industry.

 

Nigeria is currently ranked as the largest economy in Africa surpassing South Africa following the rebasing exercise of 2013 which according to analysts at Dunn Loren Merrifield Asset Management & Research Co. recorded a leap of 89%, increasing to c.$509.97 billion (~=N=80.22 trillion) from c.$272.21billion (~=N=42.40trillion) and an improvement in GDP Per Capita.

In a similar report, contributions by arts, entertainment and recreation economic activities increased to 0.24% Year-on-Year (YoY) in first quarter (1Q2015) from 0.21% in 1Q2014.

 

Nigerian Entertainment Conference, now in its fourth year, holds at Landmark Events Centre, in Lagos, on Wednesday April 20, 2016. The event, which has become the umbrella conference for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, is the marketplace of ideas, products and services for everyone working in Nollywood, music, fashion, comedy, media, technology and many allied industries. This year’s theme, organizers say, is ‘Entertainment Industry as ‘Last Hope’ for Africa’s largest economy’.