BEAT FM confirmed as official media partner for NECLive 2025

BEAT FM, one of Nigeria’s most influential urban radio stations, has been announced as an Official Media Partner for NECLive 2025, which holds on Friday, November 28 at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” comes at a time when the success of the continent’s creative industry needs to be harnessed for economic growth. The partnership with BEAT FM is a natural fit, given the station’s central role in promoting Afrobeats, youth and pop culture.

Osikhena Dirisu (Osi Suave), the director of programmes at BEAT FM and host of The Morning Rush show, will moderate a panel session at NECLive 2025. Osi Suave has contributed to major album campaigns like Wizkid’s Made in Lagos and Davido’s Timeless, and has built strategic partnerships with leading African music stars.

NECLive 2025 holds on Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos and has attracted over 50 speakers, panellists, moderators, and performers.

The conference hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tee A will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including renowned creatives like Ayo Maff, Timi Dakolo, Folu Storms, Nora Awolowo, KieKie, Yolanda Okereke, and Gaise Baba and industry titans like John Ugbe, CEO, MultiChoice West Africa; Steve Babaeko, Founder, X3M Ideas; A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria; Chris Ihidero, CEO of PinPoint Media; Kene Okwuosa, co-founder of FilmHouse Group; Audu Maikori, Founder and Chairman of Chocolate City Music Group.

NECLive 2025 is produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, with sponsorship from MultiChoice, MTN Nigeria, First Bank, and The Macallan.

Register now: www.nec.ng.