Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), Africa’s premier entertainment convergence, has unveiled a stellar lineup of speakers made up of prominent figures in the entertainment and creatives industries across Africa for its second edition scheduled to hold from December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium, Lagos.
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Celebrating the rich tapestry of African creativity, EWL brings together visionaries shaping the entertainment industry’s future landscape.
The entertainment and creative industry in Africa is experiencing exponential growth, with data from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC’s) Entertainment and Media Outlook indicating a projected doubling of revenue by 2026. Additionally, UNESCO reports highlight the industry’s crucial role in job creation, wealth generation, and economic diversification across the African continent.
Themed ‘The Next Wave’, EWL 2023 boasts a transformative agenda, spotlighting AI’s impact in the creative sphere, empowering independent artists, and delving into the evolving content consumption patterns in film and television. EWL is organised by Livespot360.
Among the personalities at this year’s week are; Chief Creative Officer, Livespot360, Darey Art Alade, Ghanaian TV Producer and Journalist, Peace Hyde, Executive Head, Content & Channels, Multichoice West Africa, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Chioma Ude, VP, Strategy & Market Development – Africa & Diaspora, Empire, Azegozie Eze Jr., and Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa.
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Speaking on the event, Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, producers of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), Deola Art Alade, said: “We are delighted to have these speakers lend a voice to the conversations we’ll be having at EWL this year. EWL is refining global narratives and empowering the next generation of creatives and it’s great to see professionals from across the continent come together for this.
Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, said: “EWL is a catalyst for empowering Nigeria’s creative economy. This is in line with the presidency’s mandate to cultivate this sector, generating employment opportunities, fostering innovation, and amplifying Nigerian artistic expressions on both local and global stages.”
Dr. Tejumola, emphasises the potential in re-imagining African content globally, stating, “It’s heartwarming to see the industry come together to chart a course for the future of entertainment and creativity not just in Nigeria but across the continent. I am looking forward to sharing our commitment at Multichoice to pushing the boundaries of television content and illustrate how this has opened doors for African voices and stories, promoting cultural diversity and bridging gaps on a global scale.”
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