Dr Foy confirmed as a panellist for NECLive 2026
Tochukwu MacFoy, popularly known as Dr Foy, has been confirmed as a panellist at NECLive 2026, bringing his experience as a medical doctor turned music entrepreneur to conversations about the business, technology and creative standards shaping Nigeria’s gospel music industry.
As head of Energize Music, a gospel-focused music company spanning production, public relations, distribution and technology, Dr Foy has been involved in building structures designed to help gospel artists develop their sound and reach wider audiences.
In 2024, Energize Music established a strategic partnership with The Orchard, Sony Music’s distribution subsidiary, marking a significant development in the company’s distribution ambitions and its engagement with the wider music industry.
Dr Foy is also behind Energize Fest, a Lagos-based event that brings together worship, praise and family entertainment, extending his work beyond music distribution into live experiences and audience engagement.
His approach to gospel music has also attracted attention for its emphasis on accountability and professional standards. He has challenged artists to take criticism seriously, address weak production and pay closer attention to the quality of the music they release.
That emphasis on constructive criticism raises important questions about how gospel musicians can balance their creative and spiritual missions with the technical excellence, business discipline and audience awareness required to compete in an evolving music market.
At NECLive 2026, Dr Foy brings a perspective shaped by entrepreneurship, distribution and artist development, with his work offering insight into the systems needed to build a more sustainable gospel music ecosystem.
