Faridah Haliru, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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The world runs on stories, says Hauwa Lawal at NECLive 2025

Digital creator Hauwa Lawal delivered one of the most resonant messages at NECLive 2025 when she explained that storytelling sits at the heart of Africa’s cultural influence. Speaking during the…

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Afrobeats and Nollywood’s global reach highlight need for creative infrastructure – Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025

At NECLive 2025, Steve Babaeko highlighted the international success of Afrobeats and Nollywood while warning that Nigeria’s creative infrastructure remains fragile. He used examples such as Ikorodu Boi’s viral content…

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From hustle to infrastructure – Steve Babaeko calls for stronger creative economy at neclive 2025

Steve Babaeko, CEO of X3M Ideas, highlighted the ingenuity and challenges of Nigeria’s creative sector during his keynote at NECLive 2025. Using a viral clip from Ikorodu Boi recreating a…

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Ayeni Adekunle outlines vision for financing Africa’s next generation of innovators at NECLive 2025

Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive, has announced plans for a new fund that will support young creators and innovators who lack…

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Don’t cancel Burna Boy – Steve Babaeko weighs in on creative economy at NECLive 2025

At NECLive 2025, Steve Babaeko, CEO of X3M Ideas, used his keynote titled From hustle to infrastructure: the blueprint for Africa’s creative economy to highlight the achievements of Nigerian artists…

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Bolanle Olukanni and TeeA make history as first co-hosts of NECLive 2025

The 2025 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive, opened with television host Bolanle Olukanni and comedian TeeA leading the event as co-hosts. This marks the first time in the…

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Fashion Rave 2025 wraps up in grand style, drawing over 1,000 fashion and music lovers in Lagos

The just-concluded Fashion Rave 2025 delivered a new cultural blueprint for the city, uniting fashion, music, nightlife and youth energy in a way Lagos had never experienced before. Hosted at…

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Steve Babaeko, Colette Otusheso to speak at NECLive 2025 panel session: Building Creative Infrastructure to Power Africa’s Economic Growth

Talent, passion, and creativity are abundant across Africa, but without the right infrastructure, even the most promising ideas can struggle to reach their full potential. The NECLive 2025 panel session…

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NECLive 2025 panel discussion: The Future of Africa Is Creative

Explore how MultiChoice and other platforms are empowering Africa’s creative talent in this NECLive 2025 panel discussion.Africa’s creative industries are thriving, and platforms like MultiChoice are central to nurturing talent…

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Atinuke Babatunde to deliver a lead address at NECLive 2025

At a time when Africa’s creative industries are gaining global recognition, the NECLive 2025 lead address titled The Future of Africa Is Creative will explore why the continent’s economic growth…

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The world runs on stories, says Hauwa Lawal at NECLive 2025

Afrobeats and Nollywood’s global reach highlight need for creative infrastructure – Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025

From hustle to infrastructure – Steve Babaeko calls for stronger creative economy at neclive 2025

Ayeni Adekunle outlines vision for financing Africa’s next generation of innovators at NECLive 2025

Don’t cancel Burna Boy – Steve Babaeko weighs in on creative economy at NECLive 2025

Bolanle Olukanni and TeeA make history as first co-hosts of NECLive 2025

Fashion Rave 2025 wraps up in grand style, drawing over 1,000 fashion and music lovers in Lagos

Steve Babaeko, Colette Otusheso to speak at NECLive 2025 panel session: Building Creative Infrastructure to Power Africa’s Economic Growth

NECLive 2025 panel discussion: The Future of Africa Is Creative

Atinuke Babatunde to deliver a lead address at NECLive 2025

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