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ACS 2025 – Building a Sustainable Ecosystem: Content as a Tool

📍 Balmoral Event Centre, Lagos | January 23–24, 2025

Theme: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem — Content as a Tool.
The second edition of ACS brought together 2,500+ creators, brand leaders, and industry stakeholders for two days of transformative discussions, networking, and celebration.

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Key Speakers & Panelists:

Ayotunde Ishola

A renowned creative professional. Celebrated for merging artistry and strategy to create compelling narratives.

Solafunmi Laelle

A Visionary leader with 16+ years in tech, digital media, TV, streaming, and VOD.

Olufemi Oguntamu

A visionary trailblazer in Nigeria's digital media and creative industry.

Nkubi

A multi-talented creator with a unique and captivating presence.

Malik Afegbua

Nigerian-born contemporary artist, filmmaker, creative technologist, and CEO of Slickcity Media.

Gina Ehikodi Ojo

CEO of Geenamoore & Associates and MD of Foodies & Spice Nigeria Ltd, with 15+ years’ experience in media production and TV channel management.

Farida Mirzebalaeva

Famously known as Fari Elysian, is an actress, Philanthropist, and award-winning Content Creator originally from Russia.

Emmanuella

Emmanuella is a celebrated content creator who began her career at age four and quickly rose to fame for her humor and charm, becoming a household name.

Tochukwu “Dr. Foy” McFoy

McFoy is a culture-driven storyteller and Chief Storyteller at Elevate Africa. Formerly Content Lead at MTV Base and a Viacom partner, he’s crafted impactful campaigns for major brands like Budweiser.

Daniel Ikuenobe

Daniel Ikuenobe is the CEO of Elevate Africa, leading initiatives that position Africa as a global force in innovation, leadership, trade, and cultural heritage.

Aproko Doctor

Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, is a Nigerian board-certified medical doctor, award-winning content creator, and public speaker with a passion for health education.

Daddy Freeze

Daddy Freeze (Ifedayo Olarinde) is a Nigerian broadcaster and social commentator known for his bold, thought-provoking views on religion, society, and governance.

Highlights

Panel sessions on “Content as a Tool,” “Creating Healthy Content,” “The Structure,” and “All Inclusion”

Special presentation by Ayo Adeagbo, Office of the President, Nigeria

Fireside Chat: The Creative Bank initiative launch with Moji Hunponu-Wusu

The ACS Fashion Show featuring Layi Wasabi, Lasisi Elenu, Kiekie

Performances by Brain Jotter, Edo Pikin, Martins & Gang, and more

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