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The Accessing the Global Creative Innovation in a Digital Economy panel at NECLive 2025 examined the role of diaspora markets and the global platforms that dominate digital content distribution. Dominique…

Mike Dada, founder and president of the AFRIMA Awards, told NECLive participants that authentic African stories remain the continent’s strongest differentiator in the global creative economy. Speaking at the Powering…

At NECLive 2025, Dolapo Amusat, founder and CEO of We Talk Sound, highlighted the central role of communities in building sustainable creative ecosystems across Africa. He shared how he began…

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…

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…