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 and building ecosystems for storytellers, producers, and digital innovators. The NECLive 2025 panel sesssion titled The Future of Africa Is Creative panel discussion will explore how MultiChoice’s initiatives, including Africa Magic, Showmax, and the MultiChoice Talent Factory, do more than broadcast content. They fuel innovation, drive collaboration, and help creators take African stories to the world. Attendees will gain insight into how strategic partnerships and support systems help creators grow, scale, and own their craft while contributing to the continent’s cultural and economic impact.
Moderated by Osikhena Dirisu, the panel features Atinuke Babatunde, Victor Aghahowa, Kola Omotoso, and Emmanuel Adejo Edebo, each bringing expertise in content creation, creative enterprise, and media strategy. Their discussion will highlight how platforms like MultiChoice serve as launchpads for the next generation of African talent and offer practical lessons for creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
The panel will take place at NECLive 2025 on Friday, November 28, at 9:00 AM at Landmark Events Centre.

