Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), Africa’s premier entertainment convergence, has unveiled a stellar lineup of speakers made up of prominent figures in the entertainment and creatives industries across Africa for its second edition scheduled to hold from December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos.
Celebrating the rich tapestry of African creativity, EWL brings together visionaries shaping the entertainment industry’s future landscape. Among them are Peace Hyde, Ghanaian TV Producer and Journalist; Darey Art Alade, Chief Creative Officer, Livespot360, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & Channels, Multichoice West Africa; Chioma Ude, Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); Azegozie Eze Jr., VP, Strategy & Market Development – Africa & Diaspora, Empire; and Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy.
“We’re delighted to have these speakers lend a voice to the conversations we’ll be having at EWL this year. EWL is refining global narratives and empowering the next generation of creatives and it’s great to see professionals from across the continent come together for this,” affirms Deola Art Alade, Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, producers of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL).
Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content & Channels at MultiChoice West Africa, emphasises the potential in re-imagining African content globally, stating, “It’s heartwarming to see the industry come together to chart a course for the future of entertainment and creativity not just in Nigeria but across the continent. I am looking forward to sharing our commitment at Multichoice to pushing the boundaries of television content and illustrate how this has opened doors for African voices and stories, promoting cultural diversity and bridging gaps on a global scale.”
“EWL is a catalyst for empowering Nigeria’s creative economy. This is in line with the presidency’s mandate to cultivate this sector, generating employment opportunities, fostering innovation, and amplifying Nigerian artistic expressions on both local and global stages,” adds Hannatu Musawa, Federal Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy.
The entertainment and creative industry in Africa is experiencing exponential growth, with data from PwC’s Entertainment and Media Outlook indicating a projected doubling of revenue by 2026. Additionally, UNESCO reports highlight the industry’s crucial role in job creation, wealth generation, and economic diversification across the African continent.
Themed ‘The Next Wave’, EWL 2023 boasts a transformative agenda, spotlighting AI’s impact in the creative sphere, empowering independent artists, and delving into the evolving content consumption patterns in film and television.
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) is organised by Livespot360, a creative solutions company known for its cutting-edge concepts and projects in digital marketing & tech innovation, advertising & media, production, experiential marketing & entertainment. Livespot360’s portfolio includes renowned productions like Real Housewives of Lagos and Last One Laughing Naija; and events such as Love Like A Movie, Born In Africa Festival (BAFEST), Headies Awards, AFRIFF, IDEA Awards, and Livespot X Festival with Cardi B, amongst others.