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With just a few days until the ninth edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Conference, ID Africa has confirmed that Adeola Oluwatobi will one of the speakers at the conference.

A graduate of Mass Communication Lagos State University, Adeola Oluwatobi is a highly motivated and driven-person. He has over seven years of experience in brand management, media advertising, and digital marketing, and is currently the Brand Marketing and Partnership Manager, West Africa for MultiChoice Connected Video. Before joining MultiChoice in March of 2021, he worked at 9mobile telecommunication company as a Manager of Product Marketing.

Themed, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and will be broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Adeola Oluwatobi will join other confirmed speakers at NECLive9 to discuss how African young creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological tools and devices offer to create economic power for themselves and their country, and grow the entertainment industry.

Other industry experts he will converse with 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 Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3m Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

In a few days, African creatives and entertainers will convene at the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) and ID Africa has confirmed Henry Ekechukwu as one of the professionals to speak at the conference.

Henry Ekechukwu is the CEO of Huce Valeries, a Nigerian communication design, and events management company. Since the inception of NECLive in 2013, Henry Ekechukwu, through Huce Valeries, has been responsible for the event coordination of NECLive. A graduate of communication and Language Art from the University of Ibadan, and also a Master’s degree holder in Media Management from the University of Westminster, London, Henry Ekechukwu’s contribution to NECLive as the conference coordinator has helped over 14,000 physical attendees and millions of online and Cable TV viewers achieve the best possible audience experience during the annual conference.

Themed, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ Henry Ekechukwu will join the conversation as he and other speakers ponder on how African creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological devices and tools offer to create wealth for themselves, drive their country’s economic growth, as well as sustain the visible growth of African entertainment industry.

NECLive9 returns as a hybrid event on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and will be simultaneously broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv and GOtv) and online platforms.

Other confirmed speakers for the event include Anyiko Owoko from Kenya, actor and comedian, Mr Macaroni, founder of ChessInSlums, Tunde Onakoya, Aline Gahongayire, Rwandan gospel music star, Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, TV host and filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni, Sam Onyemelukwe, media executive, Broadcaster Mozez Praiz and more.

NECLive9 is organised by ID Africa in partnership with Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3m Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

Register here to be part of the Conference.

Famous Nigerian actress, director, and producer, Iyabo Ojo joins the growing list of confirmed speakers for the ninth edition of West Africa’s leading entertainment conference, NECLive.

Iyabo Ojo, a brand influencer, has achieved success in entertaining her fan with TikTok content. Also an entrepreneur, founder, and president of Pinkies Foundation, we’ve also seen Iyabo Ojo as one of the ladies in the popular Showmax reality TV show, The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos).

Iyabo will join other seasoned speakers to discuss the conference theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum.’ Along with other renowned entertainment professionals, she will explore how African creatives and entertainers can use digital media and technology tools to build sustainable economic power for themselves, the industry, and their nations.

NECLive9 will hold in Lagos on Friday, April 29, 2022. This year’s special hybrid edition will be broadcast 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 Nancy Isime.

NECLive9 is organised by ID Africa in partnership with

Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3m Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, News Central TV, K-Square, One Data, Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

Register here to be part of attend.

ID Africa, the organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), has announced K-Square Multidimensional Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading security companies, as its security partner for the ninth edition of West Africa’s biggest and longest-running gathering of entertainment industry professionals.

K-Square is a specialist event security and management consultancy that offers a range of security services and consultancy to multi-national and Nigerian companies, government agencies and individuals. The company is led by Kunle Komolafe, a seasoned security practitioner with over two decades of experience in security operations and management.

K-Square Multidimensional Limited will provide security service at NECLive9 as the conference returns as a hybrid event on Friday, April 29, 2022. Taking place at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, NECLive9 will convene Africa’s entertainment and creative industry in person and remotely to discuss the theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum.’

The conference will also explore discussion on the role of creatives and the entertainment industry in nation-building and how African creatives and entertainers can use digital media and technology tools to build sustainable economic power for themselves, the industry, and their nations.

NECLive9 will be broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv channel 324 and GOtv channel 74), and Nec.ng.

As the preparation for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) reaches top gear, one of Nigeria’s most decorated disk jockeys, DJ Jimmy JATT, has been confirmed to provide music support for the conference.

Jatt, a globally-respected DJ and music influencer, is one of the prominent figures who has contributed immensely to the development of the Nigerian entertainment industry in over three decades as a professional disc jockey and music artiste.

Over the years, Jimmy Jatt has provided music support for NECLive, and at the ninth edition on Friday, April 29, 2022, his team will further drive the entertainment promise of NECLive as a multinational roster of speakers, panellists and performers interacts with a live audience from around the world.

At NECLive9, African entertainment and creative industry professionals from Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria will convene in person and remotely to discuss the theme, ‘Sustaining the African Momentum.’

The Conference will be broadcast live on Hip TV (DStv channel 324 and GOtv channel 74), and Nec.ng.

Ifeanyi Okonkwo, Senior Associate at Jackson, Etti & Edu, and renowned Google Scholar will speak at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference ninth edition on Friday, April 29, 2022.

The ninth edition of the longest-running entertainment conference in Africa, NECLive9 will gather accomplished entertainment and creative industry professionals from Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Kenya to discuss the event’s theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum.’

Ifeanyi Okonkwo has vast experience spanning over 7 years focused on Intellectual Property (IP), commercial IP, technology, data, and business law practice. He is a Faculty member at the prestigious Tekedia Institute where he teaches practical intellectual property. He is the Team Lead of the Research Committee of the Intellectual Property Committee of the NBA-SBL; and a Google Scholar with over 25 stimulating IP works (International and local) to his name. He is also prominent for his passion for the growth, sustenance, and development of African businesses.

A critical thinker and solutions provider, Ifeanyi will join the conversation at NECLive9 to provide credible insights on how African creatives and entertainers can leverage the opportunities technological devices and tools offer to create wealth for themselves, drive their country’s economic growth, and sustain visible growth in the entertainment sector.

Other speakers he will be engaging with 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, and Broadcaster Mozez Praiz.

NECLive9 is organised by ID Africa in partnership with other African industry giants, Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, Twilite Media, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3M Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, K-Square, One Data, City FM, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and News Central TV.

Interested participants can register now at Nec.ng to be a part of the Conference.

ID Africa has confirmed Dare Art Alade as a speaker at the ninth edition of West Africa’s largest gathering of entertainment industry professionals, NECLive9.

Dare Art Alade is an award-winning singer and record producer. He has successfully worked as a radio and TV personality, a judge and host of musical competitions like Nigerian Idol, The Voice Nigeria, and Project Fame West Africa.

Apart from music, Darey is the creative director of Livespot360, a 360° creative solution company that has organised renowned concerts like The Falz Experience. Livespot360 is also the producer of the reality TV show, The Real Housewives of Lagos.

Darey will be speaking alongside other industry experts on the theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum.’ NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and be broadcast 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 Chess In Slums Africa, 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 Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, Twilite Media, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3M Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, K-Square, One Data, City FM, DJ Jimmy Jatt, News Central TV, Seats and Tickets.

ID Africa has confirmed Seat and Tickets as an official partner for the ninth edition of the Nigerian entertainment conference, NECLive.

Seat and Tickets is a registration and check-in company that has a proven system for ticketing, accreditation, and event registration. With their expertise in event management, PR, and admission control, they provide publicity for all types of events while ensuring an orderly and hassle-free event.

NECLive9 will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, and Seat and Tickets will coordinate the registration and check-in process at the event as well as control the influx of attendees.

Themed, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum,’ NECLive9 would centre around how African creatives can leverage on technological tools and devices to create economic power for themselves, drive their country’s economic growth, as well as grow the entertainment industry. Some notable entertainment professionals that speak at the conference 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.

Speaking ahead of the conference, NECLive Convener, Ayeni Adekunle, said: “In the past two years, we’ve seen how powerful entertainment and pop culture can be in influencing social change and driving narratives. NECLive has been at the forefront of conversations around moving the entertainment industry forward and maximising its potential; and for the ninth instalment, we’re continuing with this mission by engaging relevant stakeholders in discussions that will set the tone for the future of not just the industry but our continent as a whole.”

NECLive9 is organised by ID Africa in partnership with Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, Twilite Media, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3M Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, K-Square, One Data, City FM, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and News Central TV.

ID Africa has confirmed City FM as a partner for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference holding on Friday, April 29, 2021, at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

City 105.1 FM is a lifestyle radio station situated in the commercial district of Lagos, Nigeria. Since its inception, it has consistently been part of the top 8 radio stations in the State and remains one of the top 3 radio stations with a focus in the urban and contemporary lifestyle market segment.

This year’s entertainment conference will bring together African creatives and entertainers to explore the theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum.’ With a focus on answering some key questions, NECLive9 will seek to help stakeholders in the entertainment industry drive social change through the use of digital media and technology tools, as well as create sustainable wealth, build democracy and economic power in Africa.

NECLive9 is organised by ID Africa in partnership with Seats and Tickets, Alla Dave, Twilight  Media, Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3m Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, K-Square, One Data, City FM, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and News Central TV.

ID Africa has confirmed Segun Adefila as a speaker at the ninth edition of Nigeria’s leading entertainment conference, NECLive.

Segun Adefila is the co-founder and artistic director of Crown Troupe of Africa, a theatre company that integrates dance, drama, music, and visual arts with inclinations toward African cultural heritage.

In 2009, Adefila was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award in the Most Promising Actor category for his role in ‘Arugba.’ For NECLive9, he will be joining other industry experts to discuss the theme, ‘Sustaining the Africa Momentum.’

The entertainment conference will hold on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and be 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 Seats and Tickets, Big Cabal Media, Legit, MTV Base, Hip TV, Trace TV, 7even Interactive, Landmark Centre, AV Edge, Huce Valeris, BHM, Plaqad, GreenRoom, Mirus Events, African Movie Channel, X3m Ideas, Hit FM, Beat FM, Naija FM, Classic FM, Top Radio, Pinpoint Media, K-Square, One Data, City FM, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and News Central TV.