The third edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NEC) will hold in Lagos on Wednesday April 22, according to a statement issued Monday, by organisers, NET Newspaper.
The umbrella conference for the Nigerian entertainment sector which debuted in 2013 will see everyone come together again at Eko Hotels in Lagos, for a full day of deliberations, workshops, exhibitions and master-classes.
Past editions have featured renowned celebs including 2face Idibia, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Amaka Igwe, Kenny Ogungbe, Jimmy JATT, Basketmouth, M.I, Don Jazzy, Kunle Afolayan, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Lagbaja, Tony Okoroji, Audu Maikori, D’banj and Ali Baba.
Respected executives like Olumide Iyanda, Toni Kan, Aina Kushoro, Emeka Mba, Chris Ubosi, Ayo Animashaun, Olisa Adibua, Colette Otusheso, Steve Babaeko, Ifeoma Williams, Efe Omorogbe, Frank Nweke, Gab Okoye, and Prof. Pat Utomi have also added colour to past editions.
Speakers and facilitators for this year include acclaimed Nigerian actress and trainer, Joke Silva; BET and MTV award winning pop star, Davido; Afrinolly’s Chike Maduegbuna; founder and CEO of Ebony Life TV, Mo Abudu; IT entrepreneur, Chika Nwobi, rapper and business executive M.I Abaga, iROKO TV founder Jason Njoku; music distributor, Uba Pacific; media administrator, Deji Awokoya; marketing icon, George Thorpe; entrepreneur Ayo Makun; founder of NotJustOk Demola Ogundele, and Quilox Chairman, Shina Peller.
Session moderators include Bukky Sawyerr-Izeogu (Classic FM), Zainab Balogun (Ebony Life), Osagie Alonge (Pulse), Oreka Godis, Dayo Odulaja (NET), Olamide Adedeji (Soundcity), Ehiz Okoeguale (MTV Base), and others.
The event will be hosted by Tee A for the third year running.
This year’s conference, according to NEC founder Ayeni Adekunle is themed: Buying and Selling Nigerian Entertainment and Everything in-Between.
“We’re moving the conversation beyond rhetoric this year, and actually providing a platform for individuals and companies doing great stuff to come and show the world what we’re about,” Adekunle said.
