The 11th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) is set for Thursday, 12 November 2026 at the Alliance Française de Lagos in Ikoyi, bringing together award‑winning actors, filmmakers, music executives, tech innovators and cultural icons to discuss how Nigeria’s booming creative sector can turn strong local demand into lasting global influence.
Key details:
- Date and venue: 12 November 2026, Alliance Française de Lagos, Ikoyi.
- Theme: “Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into Global Power”.
- Host: veteran comedian Tee A, returning as the conference’s resident MC.
- Convener’s vision: Ayeni Adekunle highlighted the sector’s massive worldwide audience and the need to convert that demand into sustainable infrastructure and value.
- Sponsors and partners include ID Africa, Netng, Plaqad, The Macallan, MTN Nigeria, BHM and Huce Valeris.
Who will moderate and interview the sessions?
Tee A will be supported by a rotating roster of co‑hosts, moderators and interviewers, whose identities will be disclosed in forthcoming announcements.
Which film and television personalities are confirmed?
The screen‑arts segment features AMVCA winner Genoveva Umeh, acclaimed director Kayode Kasum, actor‑rapper Efa Iwara, and internationally recognised filmmaker‑journalist Dika Ofoma.
Who represents the music business and cultural sphere?
Key music‑industry figures include Godwin Tom, Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing Nigeria; legal specialist Foza Fawehinmi; Excel Joab, Senior A&R; Manager at AWAL; and veteran talent manager Femisoro Ajayi. The line‑up is further energised by Guinness World Record‑holding DJ DJ Obi, gospel singer Greatman Takit, Dr Foy of Energize Music, media personality Gbemi Olateru‑Olagbegi, and Tobi Mohammed, Managing Partner at The Plug.
What business and technology leaders will speak?
The conference will also showcase Njideka Akabogu of ID Africa, Iretomiwa Akintunde‑Johnson of BHM, fashion entrepreneur Oluwaseye Oladejo, and Joseph Enesu, Head of AI Labs at Plaqad Inc..
Why is the theme significant?
Convener Ayeni Adekunle explained that Nigeria’s creative industries already command a massive global audience; the challenge now is to harness that demand into durable infrastructure and economic value both at home and abroad. He noted that each of the first‑announced participants embodies this ambition within their respective fields.
The 2026 conference builds on insights from The State of Nigeria’s Creative Economy 2026, a research report compiled with Frontyard that surveyed hundreds of professionals across eight creative sectors. Organisers have confirmed that additional speakers, panelists and performers will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.