MTN Nigeria, MultiChoice, FirstBank lead powerhouse coalition of NECLive 2025 sponsors
The Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), West Africa’s largest gathering of creative industry professionals, has announced its sponsors and partners for the 2025 edition, which will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
NECLive 2025 will explore the theme “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” and has attracted support from corporate giants MTN Nigeria Plc and MultiChoice, Nigeria’s first financial institution, First Bank, and global luxury brand, The Macallan.
MultiChoice and MTN Nigeria continue their long-standing commitment to the African creative ecosystem, providing the digital and infrastructural backbone for content distribution and consumption. FirstBank, through its First@Arts initiative, reinforces its role as a key financial enabler, helping creatives structure their passion into profitable ventures. At the same time, The Macallan’s involvement in NECLive 2025 highlights the global appeal and high-end artistic value of African creativity.
The conference, produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today (Netng) and the Africa Creative Foundation in association with BHM, ID Africa and Huce Valeris, has also announced its partnership with an extensive network of media and creative agencies, signalling a unified commitment to transforming Africa’s cultural influence into sustainable economic power.
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“The sheer range of partners for NECLive 2025 proves that the creative industry is now recognised as a serious economic engine. We are bringing together the biggest names in finance, technology, media, and global commerce to not just talk about the future of African creativity, but to actively build it,” said Ayeni Adekunle, the NECLive’s Convener.
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.
These leaders will drive masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to address the challenges facing the $4.2 billion Nigerian creative economy.
For more information and registration, visit nec.ng.
