When Gospel Meets Gigabyte: Gaise Baba, Timi Dakolo & KieKie Headline NECLive 2025 Revolutionising Africa’s Creative Economy
The upcoming NECLive 2025 is setting the stage for a seismic shift in Nigeria’s creative economy, and the guest list alone is making waves. Slated for 28 November 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, the conference will bring together some of the most influential voices across music, media, tech, and culture.
Star‑Studded Lineup
Leading the conversations will be:
Gaise Baba (Akinade Ibioye), the gospel artiste who’s now a voice in the creative‑business space.
Timi Dakolo, the renowned singer bringing star power and experience to the stage.
KieKie (Bukunmi Adeaga), the socialite and media personality who bridges entertainment and digital culture.
They’ll be joined by industry heavy‑weights including John Ugbe (CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria), Steve Babaeko (founder of X3M Ideas), and Kene Okwuosa (co‑founder/CEO of FilmHouse Group) among over 40 other creatives and business leaders.
Why This Matters
The theme of NECLive 2025, “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise”, positions the creative sector not just as entertainment, but as a viable, economic powerhouse.
Nigeria’s creative economy is valued at over US$4.2 billion annually and contributes significantly to GDP.
The event promises to convert cultural momentum into real business outcomes, policy discussions, investment chances, partnerships and commercial growth.
What to Expect
Insightful panel discussions where music, film, broadcast, tech and culture converge. Expect frank talk about funding, distribution, intellectual property rights and global reach.
Networking opportunities with major players across media, entertainment and tech. If you’re part of the Nigerian/African creative scene, this is a must‑attend.
A visibility boost for rising creatives: the lineup includes up‑and‑coming filmmakers, media entrepreneurs and tech innovators who will share unique perspectives alongside veterans.
Why You Should Care
Whether you’re a music artist, content creator, tech startup founder or culture‑industry stakeholder, this signals that the Nigerian creative space is shifting gears, from side‑hustle to serious business.
The involvement of mainstream stars like Timi Dakolo and Gaise Baba means the conversation is broadening: faith, fame, digital culture and commerce are colliding.
For brands and investors: the creative sector’s potential is rising fast, and events like NECLive make clear where the future opportunities lie.