MultiChoice Nigeria partners with NECLive 2025 to enhance Africa’s creative landscape
In a move poised to significantly impact Africa’s creative and entertainment sectors, MultiChoice Nigeria, the driving force behind DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and Africa Magic, has officially joined NECLive 2025 as a partner.
This strategic alliance underscores MultiChoice’s unwavering commitment to the industry and also establishes a crucial precedent, signalling to other potential partners the immense value and transformative power of NECLive.
NECLive 2025, themed ‘Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,’ is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
MultiChoice Nigeria’s participation, building on its long-term support for the platform, is expected to deepen engagement and foster innovation within the creative ecosystem. The company’s extensive reach and dedication to authentic African storytelling are perfectly aligned with NECLive’s mission to drive economic transformation through creativity.
John Ugbe, CEO of West Africa, MultiChoice, emphasised the broader vision behind their involvement: “MultiChoice is committed to fostering sustainable growth and enriching the lives of professionals in Africa’s creative and entertainment industries. We are delighted to participate in NECLive 2025 and anticipate strengthening our relationships with stakeholders across West Africa and the continent.”
Ayeni Adekunle, Convener of NECLive, highlighted the catalytic effect of this foundational sponsorship: “Having MultiChoice as a sponsor represents a powerful validation of NECLive’s impact on the African entertainment ecosystem. This partnership creates an opportunity for conference participants to engage with industry leaders who are actively building the foundation for a sustainable industry.”
This partnership with MultiChoice Nigeria is a clear signal to the industry, inviting other corporate and brand partnerships to join the movement.
With its proven track record since 2013, having involved over 100,000 participants and 500+ industry leaders, NECLive 2025, organized by Netng, BHM, and ID Africa, and hosted by Tee A and Bolanle Olukanni, is set to further its legacy as Africa’s premier platform for facilitating conversations, innovations, and transformations in the creative and entertainment space.
