Tag Archives: #NECLIVE

Africa Can Become The Leader for Ethical Approach to AI – BHM’s Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson Says

L–R: Fisayo Fosudo, Visual Storyteller and Tech Video Producer; Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, Head of Programmes at News Central TV; and Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, West Africa Regional Manager, BHM Holdings, after the “Innovation & Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” fireside at the NECLive 2025, held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, recently Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, Regional Manager, West […]

“Creativity Drives National Development,” Says Ayeni Adekunle at NECLive 2025 Conference

L-R: Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of NECLive (left); and Lamide Akintobi, CNN Africa Journalist during a panel session titled ”The Power to Create” at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in Lagos, Nigeria “Creativity is more than entertainment; it is a catalyst for national development,” said Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse […]

Ayeni Adekunle Spotlights Creativity’s Role in Building Stronger Nations at NECLive

L-R: Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of NECLive (left); and Lamide Akintobi, CNN Africa Journalist during a panel session titled ”The Power to Create” at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in Lagos, Nigeria The 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) kicked off on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, […]

“Creativity Drives National Development,” Says Ayeni Adekunle at NECLive 2025 Conference

LR: Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of NECLive (left); and Lamide Akintobi, CNN Africa Journalist during a panel session titled ”The Power to Create” at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in Lagos, Nigeria Creativity, culture, and skills are critical tools for building stronger nations, Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and […]

NECLive 2025 Brings Africa’s Top Entertainers To Lagos On November 28, Aiming To Turn Creativity Into Economic Power

NECLive, West Africa’s largest creative industry conference, returns to Lagos on Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Event Centre. African entertainment is taking over the world—from Nigerian artists selling out iconic venues worldwide to Nollywood productions breaking streaming records. But how do we turn this cultural domination into lasting economic power? Award-winning musicians, record-breaking filmmakers, […]

Statement From NECLive on the Passing of Onyeka Onwenu

Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – The organisers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) mourn the loss of veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and broadcaster Onyeka Onwenu. Onwenu’s illustrious career spanned over four decades, during which she captivated audiences with her soulful voice and passionate performances. Often referred to as the “Elegant Stallion,” she was […]

NECLive Returns In-Person with Economic and Social Development Through Entertainment Taking Center Stage

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Leading communications advisory and media company, ID Africa, has announced that the ninth edition of the annual entertainment conference, NECLive, will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s edition of NECLive, one of Africa’s biggest and longest running gatherings of entertainment and creative industry professionals, will return in-person for the […]

ID Africa Announces 8th Edition of NECLive Will Hold on April 25

NECLive TV Special to premiere to global audience NECLive Go! To empower innovators and entrepreneurs ‘‘Conference will focus on various ways of using entertainment as a vehicle, creativity as a tool and celebrity power as an agent of change to build a remarkable future for Nigeria’s youth.’’ ID Africa, owners of Netng and producers of […]

Why I’m devoted to Nigeria PR Report

So we had an AMA ( ask me anything chat) session on BHM‘s Facebook and Periscope yesterday, and someone wanted to know why we are doing the annual Nigeria PR Report and what impact I  think it’s had. It’s a question I get asked a lot. Why are you doing this? What’s in it for […]

Why I won’t be leaving Snapchat for Instagram Stories. Or will I?

I am a Facebook fan. I love the platform and the thinking behind their business model. I understand the vision of the founders and believe companies like Facebook are a very important part of today’s and tomorrow’s world – in whatever way you look at it. The world will continue to get interconnected, as we all work […]