The
conference, which will debut on Friday April 26, 2013, is an invaluable
initiative needed at this critical time in our industry, to steer the
different sectors and associated elements, in the appropriate direction,
according to NET founder Ayeni Adekunle.
Nigerian
Entertainment Conference, Ayeni says, will cover all the sectors
associated with the entertainment industry. These include Fashion,
Music, Movies/Films, and Media. Others are Sports, Arts, IT, Comedy and
Events.
The
conversation has been on for years, conversations about the way forward
for the art and business of entertainment in Nigeria. And, since NET
was established three years ago, weve been at the forefront of efforts
to get the conversation going. Now, its time to bring everyone together
so we can begin an active process of re-organisation.
According to statement issued today, NET is working with partners in the media, government, corporates, music, movies and elsewhere to make sure the conference delivers its promise.
To hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites,
the first-of-its-kind conference, Ayeni says, will feature sessions on
Nollywood, Music, Media, and more, as well as the inaugural NET Honours
to reward distinguished practitioners.
The theme of the conference is building the industry of our dreams.
The
Nigerian entertainment industry has shown its capacity – if weve been
able to generate billions of dollars without any visible structures or
government support, then imagine what would happen if were able to put
our house in order? And I say put our house in order because no one will
do it for us. Not the government, not the corporates.
If it’s ever going to happen, then practitioners will have to be the
ones to spearhead it. And it all starts with this conversation.
As
the entertainment business the world over continues to see rapid,
shocking changes, with the future of the industry increasingly relying
on information technology and new ideas, NET says its bringing
practitioners in Nigeria together, to study the global trend, understand
it, master it, and put it to use – for the benefit of practitioners,
consumers, corporates and society.
Confirmed speakers include Kennis founder and CEO Keke Ogungbe, iconic writer and producer Amaka Igwe, GM Consumer Marketing MTN Nigeria Kola Oyeyemi, and Charterhouse Ghana founder Iyiola Ayoade while the likes of star actress Nse Ikpe-Etim, Headies founder Ayo Animashaun, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, comedian Tee A, singer-songwriter Darey, entrepreneur Steve Babaeko, recording artiste Weird MC, the iconic DJ Jimmy JATT, National Mirror MD Steve Ayorinde, new media expert Elo Umeh, writer Tolu Ogunlesi, AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima and Chocolate City president Audu Maikori will serve on different panels. More speakers and panelists will be announced.
The
Nigerian Entertainment Conference will kick off activities for the
third anniversary of NET, Nigeria’s leading entertainment newspaper
which was founded on April 26, 2010.
Date: 26 Apr 2013
Time: 12:00
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Ayeni Adekunle Samuel
Founder
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