Tag Archives: NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE

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 […]

Nigerian Entertainment Conference To Honour Cobhams, Lere Paimo, Alex Okosi, Lagbaja, Benson Idonije, Others At 2015 Conference

On Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the third edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) holding at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, a number of respected contributors to Nigerian show business will be awarded NET Honours in recognition of their efforts in the promotion and development of Nigerian entertainment. The NET Honours are awarded annually at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, […]

Getting ready for #NECLive 2015 and NET’s 5th Anniversary

#NECLive is entering year three and I am – understandably – beyond excited. We announced today, major details about this year’s show – including Davido, Mo Abudu, Jason Njoku, M.I, George Thorpe, Joke Silva and many more who have confirmed sessions. We are changing the format this year, as you will find here. For some […]

Breaking News: Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2015 Holds On April 22

The third edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference will hold in Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday April 22, according to a statement issued today, 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, […]

Position Paper From The Second Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (#NECLive)

The second edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference(NEC) held on Wednesday 23rd April 2014 at the Grand Ball Room of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos – Nigeria with the theme ‘Creating Pathways to the Future’. In attendance at the one-day conference were session speakers, panelists, stakeholders and enthusiasts of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Plenary sessions at the second […]

To Hell With Cliques and Camps (#NECLive 2014 Opening Speech) – Ayeni Adekunle

I have mixed feelings as I write. I feel good because what started out as a wish, an idea to bring the creative and entertainment industry in Nigeria together annually has become a reality. There was the pleasant surprise of the success of our debut last year, and the amazing support this year’s event has […]

Onyeka Onwenu, Daddy Showkey, Jide Kosoko, Ayo Animashaun, Zeb Ejiro, Many Others Receive NET Honours 2014

– As Organisers Release Conference Programme Nigerian Entertainment Today, publishers of Nigeria’s foremost entertainment newspaper and organisers of the biggest gathering in the entertainment industry, Nigerian Entertainment Conference have announced recipients for NET Honours 2014. At the inaugural edition last year, nineteen distinguished practitioners were honoured for their contributions towards the development of the Nigerian […]

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, 2face Idibia, Basketmouth to speak at Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2014

The umbrella summit for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Nigerian Entertainment Conference has entered year two with the announcement, today, that this year’s event will hold on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Conference Chairman Ayeni Adekunle said in a statement that the event will once again take place in the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel and Suites […]

BUILDING THE INDUSTRY OF OUR DREAMS

  POSITION PAPER from inaugural Nigerian Entertainment Conference (#NECLIVE) held in Lagos on April 26 2013.   The maiden edition of NEC held in Lagos, 26 April 2013 and created a platform to initiate holistic conversations among the industry’s practitioners, talents, interested parties and investors of the sector.   Sessions at the conference covered various […]