The fourth Nigerian Entertainment Conference {#NECLive4} is holding today Wednesday, April 20, at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos.
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09:30 Guests arrive for the conference
09:50 The conference chairman, Ayeni Adekunle makes his way to the hall.
09: 55 Accreditation of guests begins
10: 00 We spot one of our opening performer, Timi Dakolo in the building.
10:15 More guests arrive…
10:50 Comedian and host, Tee – A declares the conference open
11:05 Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo performs the National Anthem.
11:15 Chairman of the conference, Ayeni Adekunle delivers welcome address.
11:30 The first session titled ‘Restructuring the Entertainment Industry as Last Hope’ kicks off
Every aspect of the entertainment industry has to collaborate with each other – Olubunmi Oke COO 141 #NECLIVE4
— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) April 20, 2016
“The Nigerian Entertainment industry contributes over N1.5 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP” #NECLIVE4 #MTNEvents
— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) April 20, 2016
About 9 billion Naira has been paid out to artists for ringtones and caller ringback tunes #NECLIVE4#MTNEvents
— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) April 20, 2016
11:15 Mr Tunde Falase begins the presentation of his paper titled ‘The Era of Global Business and Disruptive Models’.
11:45 Panelists for the second session titled ‘The Era of Global Business and Disruptive Models’ take the stage.
“Until data is readily available it’s harder for businesses and individuals to make decisions”
Oye Akideinde, TECNO Mobile#NECLive4— The Guardian Nigeria (@GuardianNigeria) April 20, 2016
12:45 Nigerian pop star, Banky W comes on to deliver a paper on the topic, ‘Content Marketing: The power of music, Comedy, and More’.
BankyW, Kaffy, Sebastian Paszek and Nkiru Njoku will be also be on the panel with Kemi Adetiba as the moderator #NECLive4 #MTNEvents
— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) April 20, 2016
01:20 Panelists join Banky W for the 3rd session.
“Skill acquisition is on going; it never stops”
Kafayat ‘Kaffy’ Shafau, CEO, Imagneto Dance Company#NECLive4— The Guardian Nigeria (@GuardianNigeria) April 20, 2016
02:00 The 4th session kicks off with Wana Udobang as moderator.
4th Panel takes the stage on Embracing Technology in Fashion, Events And Lifestyle. #NEClive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
Technology has helped to be creative, push sales, payment platforms and makes one updated. – 4th Panel #NEClive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
02:30 Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele takes charge as lead speaker of the 5th session.
‘Jenifa’ Funke Akindele on stage as the lead speaker of the 5th session. #NEClive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
As an entertainer, build a structure for yourself. Get an office. – Funke Akindele on Economy of Talents. #NEClive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
#NEClive4 Bovi, Ty Bello, Julius Agwu, Ezinne, Jenny of Love Like A Movie at #NEClive4 pic.twitter.com/OkEbyO9qVb
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
#NEClive4 Bovi, Ty Bello, Julius Agwu, Ezinne, Jenny of Love Like A Movie at #NEClive4pic.twitter.com/OkEbyO9qVb
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
“The proposed MOPICCON bill isn’t useful to Nollywood. Nigeria doesn’t need it” – @Chrisihidero #NECLive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
“The only thing the government can do is provide infrastructure and an environment for creative industry to thrive” – Tony Ojobo, NCC
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
04:00 pm Legendary African pop star, 2face Idibia has just been unveiled as the brand ambassdor for Campari.
04:10pm 5 Break out sessions kick off simultaneously at the venue…
Breakout Session on #ConceptOfVirality featuring our own @OyindaHives going on right now. #NECLive4pic.twitter.com/CDJixvYhcw
— ID Africa (@IDAfricaNG) April 20, 2016
05:00pm Managing Director, Multichoice Nigeria, John Ugbe kicks off the final session of the conference to speak on ‘Intervention strategies: An Open conversation and case studies’.
Dbanj speaking on ‘Content The New Crude’ #NEClive4 pic.twitter.com/sIqiryZiJm
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
“In the creative sector, Publishing rights is like ‘pension’ plan for content creators to benefit from long term.” – @iamdbanj #NEClive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
Dbanj concluded by saying that publishing is the new way to have a pension plan as an artiste. #NECLive4
— #NECLive (@NECLive4) April 20, 2016
