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On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos became the epicentre of Africa’s creative revolution as NECLive returned for its 9th edition with the theme: “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise.” Hosted by media personalities Tee A and Bolanle Olukanni, the conference brought together over 50 notable speakers from industry titans and policymakers.
The conversation has evolved from whether Africa’s creative industries can compete globally to how quickly the continent can build the infrastructure, policies, and investment frameworks needed to capture and retain the value its creators generate. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and electrifying performances, NECLive 2025 showcased Africa’s cultural dominance and the work being done to transform that influence into sustainable economic power.
These images capture the energy, passion, and purpose of a day where the blueprint for Africa’s creative future was formed.
Tee-A, Compere, co-host NECLive 2025
Bolanle Olukanni, TV Host, co-host NECLive 2025. Photo: NECLive 2025
Moliehi Molekoa, MD, Magna Carta. Photo: NECLive 2025
Steve Babaeko, CEO & CCO, X3M Ideas. Photo: NECLive 2025
A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer, MTN Nigeria. Photo: NECLive 2025
Mai Atafo, Chief Creative Director, Atafo. Photo: NECLive 2025
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Media Personality. Photo: NECLive 2025
Mimi “Medlin Boss” Yina, Fashion Designer. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Moliehi Molekoa (MD, Magna Carta), Colette Otutesho (CEO, Accelerate Media Group), Seyitan Atigarin (TV Presenter, Broadcast Journalist). Photo: NECLive 2025
Kola Omotoso, Reality TV Star. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Hauwa Lawal (Content Creator), Dolapo Amusat (Founder & CEO, WeTalkSound). Photo: NECLive 2025
Mike Dada, President & Executive Producer, AFRIMA. Photo: NECLive 2025
Mary Remmy Njoku, Founder/CEO, ROK Productions. Photo: NECLive 2025
Funso Finnih, GM, Business Growth, MTN Nigeria. Photo: NECLive 2025
Bukunmi “KieKie” Adeaga-Ilori, Actor & Content Creator. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Yinka Obebe (Founder & CEO, Pop Central), Chichi Nwoko (Founder & CEO, What Media Group), Mike Dada (President & Executive Producer, AFRIMA), Henry Ekechukwu (CEO, Huce Valeris), Hauwa Lawal (Content Creator), Dolapo Amusat (Founder, WeTalkSound). Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Colette Otusheso (CEO, Accelerate Media Group), Steve Babaeko (CEO & CCO, X3M Ideas), Moliehi Molekoa (MD, Magna Carta), Shaibu Husseini (DG & CEO, NFVCB), Seyitan Atigarin (TV Presenter, Broadcast Journalist). Photo: NECLive 2025
R: Ayo Animashaun, CEO, HIP TV. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Mary Njoku (Founder & CEO, ROK Productions), Yinka Ijabiyi (Ag. Group Head Marketing & Corporate Communication, First Bank), Jide Taiwo (Founder, CultureWorks/Writer), Nora Awolowo (Filmmaker & Cinematographer), Hero Daniels (TV &Event Host). Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Funso Finnih (GM, Business Growth, MTN Nigeria), A’isha Umar Mumuni (Chief Digital Officer, MTN Nigeria), Dominique Ntirushwa (CEO, Streampay Platforms Africa), Hugo Obi (Founder, Maliyo), Tomiwo Ojo (Head of Content, BHM). Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Ekemini Ekerette (Founder, Mental Muscle Movement), Pamilerin Adegoke (Digital Marketing Consultant), Njideka Akabogu Eke-Uche (Regional Manager, ID Africa), Osikhena Dirisu (Programmes Director, The Beat 99.9 FM). Photo: NECLive 2025
Atinuke Babatunde, Executive Head, Content & Channels, MultiChoice. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Atinuke Babatunde (Executive Head, Content & Channels, MultiChoice), Emmanuel Adejo Edebo (Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Director). Photo: NECLive 2025
Gaise Baba, Artist. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Kola Omotoso (Reality TV Star), Victor Aghahowa (Head of Production, MultiChoice Africa), Atinuke Babatunde (Executive Head, Content & Channels, MultiChoice), Emmanuel Adejo Edebo (Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Director), Osikhena Dirisu (Programmes Director, The Best 99.9 FM). Photo: NECLive 2025
Shawn Faqua, Actor. Photo: NECLive 2025
Folu Storms, Broadcaster & Actress. Photo: NECLive 2025
Ayo Maff, Musician. Photo: NECLive 2025
Chris Ihidero, CEO, PinPoint Media. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Hammed Adebiyi (Senior Brand Manager, West & Central Africa, Edrington Portfolio), Mai Atafo (Chief Creative Director Atafo), Njideka Akabogu Eke-Uche (Regional Manager, ID Africa), Ayeni Adekunle (Founder, BHM & Convener, NECLive). Photo: NECLive 2025
Deji Awokoya, Group General Manager/COO, Megalectrics Limited. Photo: NECLive 2025
Fisayo Fosudo, Visual Storyteller. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Temilola “TaymiB” Balogun (Host, Beat 99.9 FM & Co-Founder Box TV), Deji Awokoya (Group General Manager/COO, Megalectrics Limited), Kodichinma Anigbogu (Senior Associate, Jackson Etti & Edu), Oluwakayode Iposu (Programs Director, Lagos Talks 91.3 FM). Photo: NECLive 2025
Henry Ekechukwu, CEO, Huce Valeris. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Folu Storms, Shawn Faqua, Adekunle Adebiyi (Executive Director, Investments at MBO Capital Management), Ayo Mafoluku (Ayo Maff), Chris Ihidero, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi. Photo: NECLive 2025
L-R: Fisayo Fosudo (Visual Storyteller), Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun (Director of Programmes at NewsCentral TV), Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson (Regional Manager, BHM). Photo: NECLive 2025
Ayeni Adekunle (Founder, BHM, Convener, NECLive), Lamide Akintobi (Journalist). Photo: NECLive 2025
James Abinibi, Movie Producer. Photo: NECLive 2025
Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, Regional Manager, BHM. Photo: NECLive 2025
Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, Director of Programmes at NewsCentral TV. Photo: NECLive 2025
Idorenyin Emmanson, Brand Manager, Edrington Portfolio. Photo: NECLive 2025
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