Media personality, entrepreneur and storyteller Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has been confirmed as the moderator for NECLive 2026, bringing years of experience in broadcasting, interviewing and creative entrepreneurship to conversations about the future of Africa’s entertainment industry.
Olateru-Olagbegi has built a career across radio, television and digital media, earning a reputation for her distinctive voice, incisive interviewing style and ability to draw out perspectives on issues shaping Nigerian entertainment and culture.
Her broadcasting journey includes influential stints at Cool FM and The Beat 99.9 FM, while her work on Off Air with Gbemi & Toolz has extended her reach through candid conversations about entertainment, relationships, culture and contemporary life.
Beyond the microphone, she has established herself as an entrepreneur and producer. She is the co-founder and co-executive producer of TNC Africa, a digital film and television production company, and the founder of Gbemisoke Shoes, a footwear brand focused on women’s fashion.
Her latest venture, The Fashion Roundtable, creates space for conversations about the people, businesses and realities shaping Nigeria’s fashion industry, further reflecting her interest in the business and cultural forces driving the creative economy.
At NECLive 2026, Olateru-Olagbegi will bring her interviewing experience, curiosity and understanding of the media landscape to the stage as moderator, helping steer conversations among industry leaders and creative professionals.
Her appointment places an experienced media voice at the centre of discussions on the opportunities, challenges and emerging trends shaping Africa’s entertainment business.
