At NECLive 2025, creative entrepreneur Steve Babaeko speculated on the future of music in Nigeria, predicting that artificial intelligence will soon play a major role in the industry. “Very soon we’ll be surprised that in a couple of years there’ll be AI Nigerian artistes, AI Afrobeats,” he said, highlighting how technology is set to transform both music creation and the wider entertainment landscape.
Babaeko emphasized that embracing innovation is crucial for African creatives to remain competitive on the global stage. He explained that AI could open new possibilities for artists, from producing fresh sounds to reaching wider audiences, while reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a hub of cultural innovation. His remarks reflected NECLive’s ongoing conversation about the intersection of creativity, technology, and the future of Africa’s entertainment ecosystem.
