13th December, 2023
Darey Art Alade and MultiChoice’s Dr. Busola Tejumola have been announced as headliners for the Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), which kicks off today, Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
The two were recently unveiled as two of the stellar lineup of speakers for the second edition scheduled to hold from December 13 to December 20, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos.
Celebrating the rich tapestry of African creativity, EWL brings together visionaries shaping the entertainment industry’s future landscape. Among them are Peace Hyde, Ghanaian TV Producer and Journalist; Darey Art Alade, Chief Creative Officer, Livespot360, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & Channels, Multichoice West Africa; Chioma Ude, Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); Azegozie Eze Jr., VP, Strategy & Market Development – Africa & Diaspora, Empire; and Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy.
“We’re 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,” affirms Deola Art Alade, Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, producers of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL).
Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content & Channels at MultiChoice West Africa, emphasizes 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,” she said.