Talent manager Femi Soro Joins the NECLive 2026 Panel
Talent manager and entertainment executive Femi Soro has been confirmed as a panellist at NECLive 2026, bringing more than a decade of experience in artist management, entertainment consulting and career development to the annual industry gathering.
Soro is widely associated with his work managing rapper and actor Falz, whose career has evolved across music, comedy, film and social commentary. From records such as Wehdone Sir to the politically charged This Is Nigeria, Falz has built a distinctive presence in Nigerian entertainment, with Soro playing a role behind the scenes in his professional journey.
Beyond artist management, Soro has served as a consultant to Bahd Guys Entertainment and Blue Ace Entertainment Company since 2012, contributing to the business and strategic side of the entertainment industry.
His work earned wider industry recognition in 2019, when he was named in notJustOk’s Influential Afrobeats Power Players list under the Executive and Management category.
Soro’s career offers a perspective on the structures that support successful entertainment careers, from talent development and brand positioning to navigating opportunities across different creative industries.
His confirmation adds an artist-management perspective to the NECLive 2026 programme, highlighting the role of executives and consultants in shaping talent, sustaining careers and building entertainment businesses in an increasingly competitive market.
