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‘Entertainment as last hope for Nigeria’s economy’ – My #NECLive4 Speech

I’m happy to welcome you to the fourth Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference. I can’t believe we’ve been doing this for four years – with the sweat and blood of friends, team members and organizations who are committed to working with us to build the industry of our dreams. Today as we gather here, we […]

Music Superstar D’Banj To Speak At Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Four years after he made his NECLive debut, Nigerian pop star and businessman D’Banj will return to the conference on April 20, 2016 as a lead speaker. The former Mo’Hits partner, who’s now a musician cum businessman, has seen his career structure evolve in recent times, as he moves around the world making pitches and […]

Funke Akindele To Make Major Debut At Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Nigerian actress, producer and entrepreneur Funke Akindele has been confirmed to speak at the fourth edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference holding in Lagos on April 20. The multiple award-winning Nollywood star who’s behind the viral Jenifa series, will make her NECLive debut as one of the lead speakers in a session on ‘The Economy of […]

4th Nigerian Entertainment Conference To Hold in Lagos on April 20, 2016

… Registration opens on nec.ng, as event moves to Landmark Centre The fourth edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), the marketplace of ideas, products and services in Africa’s largest creative and entertainment industry is set to hold on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at the Landmark Events Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.   A statement released […]

Why NET Is No Longer A Newspaper Company

Today, I confirm what many have suspected: the weekly print edition of Nigerian Entertainment Today will no longer be available. Yes, we are stopping the 16-page newspaper we debuted on April 22, 2010 after 216 editions. I’m a print man. I worked for newspapers and magazines, gathering bylines from Hip-Hop World Magazine (now also out […]

Why Training Is More Important Than Talent – Chris Ihidero, Kemi Akindoju, Joke Silva, Wole Olagundoye Speak At Nec Live 3

‘Talent is never enough’, this was the unanimous conclusion reached by movie makers Chris Ihidero, Kemi Lala Akindoju and Wole Olagundoye, panelists at the session on Teaching and Training Tomorrow’s Talent of Nollywood at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference held on April 22, 2015 at Eko Hotel and Suites. The three while fielding questions from the moderator, Dayo […]

Training Is Key To Longevity In Nollywood – Joke Silva

Veteran actress, Joke Silva says proper and regular training is the only factor that can guarantee longevity in the business of acting. In a session at this year’s Nigerian Entertainment Conference held at the Marquee of Eko Hotels and Suites, the Nollywood icon emphatically stated the need for budding and professional actors to get proper […]

Chris Ihidero Offers Insight With New Book, “Wanderings Of A Rapidly Degenerating Mind”

After having garnered local and international recognition with a stellar career in journalism and filmmaking, one of Nigeria’s most influential entertainment industry personalities, Chris Ihidero has released a new book titled “Wanderings Of A Rapidly Degenerating Mind”. The respected writer who is currently the Chairman of the NET editorial board, made the announcement at the […]