The full speaker lineup for NECLive 2025 has been unveiled, promising an unprecedented gathering of Nigeria’s creative industry leaders at the Landmark Event Centre on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Topping the roster are MultiChoice Nigeria CEO John Ugbe, X3M Ideas founder Steve Babaeko, and FilmHouse Group co-founder Kene Okwuosa, leading over 40 industry titans in conversations themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise”—the hallmark of West Africa’s largest creative industry conference.

The event, organized by Nigerian Entertainment Today and Africa Creative Foundation, will bring together media executives, filmmakers, music leaders, tech innovators, government officials, and investors, all tasked with shaping the future of Africa’s $4.2 billion creative economy.

Key Voices and Trailblazers

Broadcasting icon Funmi Iyanda, CcHUB Managing Director Ojoma Ochai, filmmaker and educator Chris Ihidero, and media entrepreneurs Yinka Obebe, Fisayo Fosudo, Jide Taiwo, and David Adeleke are among the marquee speakers. Rising filmmaker Nora Awolowo will also share her insights, alongside industry veterans such as Moses Babatope, Chichi Nwoko, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Audu Maikori, and Colette Otusheso.

Adding star power to the stage are music and entertainment figures like Timi Dakolo, KieKie, and Gaise Baba. Other notable contributors include Obi Asika, Qudus Onikeku, Yolanda Okereke, Moliehi Molekoa, Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, Njideka Akabogu, and Yinka Ijabiyi, with sessions moderated by Folu Storms, Hero Daniels, Seyitan Atigarin, Kolapo Olapoju, and Tomiwo Ojo.

“This lineup represents the full ecosystem of Nigeria’s creative economy,” said Ayeni Adekunle, NECLive Founder and Convener. “From CEOs making multi-billion naira decisions to filmmakers breaking box office records, from tech innovators building platforms to traditional custodians preserving culture—everyone shaping our industry’s future will be in the room.”

Event Highlights

Comedian Tee A returns as Master of Ceremony for the eighth consecutive time, joined by award-winning TV personality Bolanle Olukanni.

Over its nine editions, NECLive has hosted more than 500 industry experts, attracted over 100,000 participants, reached audiences exceeding 100 million people across 50 countries, and facilitated over 1,000 deals and partnerships.

NECLive 2025 is set to be the most impactful edition yet, uniting Nigeria’s creative ecosystem under one roof to drive innovation, collaboration, and growth across the continent.