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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.

Dr Fatoumatta Gaye

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Ezugwu Chukwudi (Husband Material)

Popularly referred to by the moniker HUSBAND MATERIAL is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, digital content creator, public affairs analyst and political satirist.

Katharina Link

Katharina Link is the CEO of Pulse, Africa’s leading innovative media company, operating across six countries with three core brands

Marie Lora-Mungai

Lora-Mungai is an investor, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur specialized in the African Creative Industries and Sports Business, with a 20-year experience spanning 27 countries on the continent.

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.

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.

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.

Ariyike Akinbobola

Lawyer, Content Creator, Amazon Canada No. 1 Bestselling Author, Social Advocate, Life Coach, and former Spice TV Presenter and Producer.

NOSA OMOREGIE

Nosa is an action-oriented individual with over 10 years of experience in talent and entertainment management, skilled in strategy development and identifying growth opportunities.

Tobi Alabi

A professional with experience in entertainment and Digital marketing. As Director of Partnerships at Mavin, he drives revenue through brand partnerships, touring, sync and licensing, and merchandising.

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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