Ijeoma Onah

Founder, Nigerian International Film & TV Summit

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Kene Okwuosa

Group CEO Filmhouse Group

With over 18 years’ experience in Cinema Exhibition, Operations management, Film Distribution and Production gained from several locations across the world including the UK, US and Nigeria. Co-founder and currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of Filmhouse Cinemas and FilmOne Distribution and Production Limited, Nigeria. Filmhouse is the largest cinema chain in West Africa and FilmOne is the fastest growing studio-styled organization responsible for numerous box office hits.

Ijeoma Onah

Founder, Nigerian International Film & TV Summit

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Hon. Andrews Egyapa Mercer

Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture

Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer is a lawyer and politician. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He is the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency in the Western Region of Ghana and succeeded Papa Owusu Ankomah, who had been MP for 20 years. Andrew Mercer is a lawyer with extensive corporate, commercial and finance sector practice experience, having started his career as a lawyer with Messrs. Acquah-Sampson and Associates, a firm of solicitors based in Accra. He joined the First Atlantic Bank in Accra in 2007 as an Assistant Manager and rose to become the Head of the Legal Department, overseeing the Legal, Company Secretarial and Corporate Affairs Departments of the Bank. Presently, he serves on the Constitutional, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs, the Privileges and the Special Budget Committees of Ghana’s Parliament. He also served on the Communications Committee of Parliament. He was previously the Deputy Minister for Energy at the Energy Ministry in Ghana. He has served on several Boards of corporate entities in both the public and private sectors including that of the Ghana National Gas Company.

Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante

CEO, National Film Authority (NFA)

Juliet Yaa Asantewa is the CEO of the National film Authority of Ghana, the Board Chair of the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) of Ghana and the Founding President of the Black Star International Film Institute, organizers of the Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF). She is a global speaker and an award winner and chairs the Curriculum committee of the Creative Arts School, a revolutionary educational concept by the Ministry of Education in Ghana. She is the founder of the Yaa Asantewa Library project; building and stocking libraries in Ghanaian communities. She is a management consultant, change agent and change manager and has been described as a strategic and innovative thinker. Juliet served on the World Economic Forum’s Global Entertainment Council for two years, playing a key role in the Council’s strategic direction.

Gboyega Akosile

Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity Lagos State Governor

Gboyega Akosile, B.A, M.A, MBA.   Gboyega Akosile is a communication and media strategist. After the successful completion of his primary and post primary education, Akosile proceeded to the University of Ilorin, Kwara State where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Performing Arts and later Master of Arts degree (M.A, Theater Arts) from the University of Lagos. He later proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University for his MBA. Akosile has spent more than two decades in broadcasting.

Femi Ogundoro

CEO Food Bay TV

Mr. Oluwafemi Ogundoro is the Group Managing Director of Maxima Group, a conglomerate of five industry leaders in media,  He is passionate about Africa’s potential and future transformation, which inspired the creation of FoodbayTV,

Moses Babatope

Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group

A leading figure in the Nigerian film industry. With over 20 years of experience, he is widely regarded for his pioneering work in film distribution, exhibition, and production. Pioneering the global distribution and exhibition of African films. he has played a pivotal role in transforming Nollywood and bringing African films to global audiences. Babatope has produced and executive produced more than 40 of Nollywood's biggest titles, contributing to the industry's growth and international recognition.

Epiphania Sarah Ama Ablorde

Creative director of Push Studios

Epiphania Sarah Ama Ablorde is a media consultant, filmmaker, and marketing strategist. She is the founder and creative director of Push Studios, a boutique creative media and marketing company based in Accra, Ghana. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Directing and Production from the National Film and Television Institute of Ghana now; (University of Media, Arts and Communications) and a Master of Arts in Marketing Strategy from the University of Ghana Business School.

Francis Brown

Creative Director, Animax FYB Studios

Francis Yushau Brown is a Ghanaian filmmaker specialising as an animation artist. He's the founder and creative director for Animax FYB Studios Francis has been a panellist on some of the world-leading and change-making platforms. These include the France Africa Summit, META Cinema Forum, New York Comic Con, Africa International Film Festival and many others. Francis was shortlisted for the 42nd Student Academy Award(Oscars), Won Best Animation Film in 2016 at the African International Film

Danny Damah

Co-founder of TD Afrique Films Ltd & Deal Real Productions

Danny Damah is a visionary multi-award winning filmmaker whose work transcends cultural boundaries, originating from Ghana and spanning continents from India through Los Angeles in the United States to the UK. As the co-founder of TD Afrique Films Ltd and Deal Real Productions, Danny has cemented his legacy through a series of critically acclaimed projects that highlight his storytelling prowess. His notable works include "Beasts of No Nation," which offers a poignant narrative on child soldiers in West Africa, "An Easy Going Woman (Love by Proxy),"The Net” and "Borga." With a robust background in directing visual effects and a dedication to nurturing new talent, Danny continues to push the boundaries of African cinema, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of African stories on the world stage.

Ijeoma Onah

Founder, Nigerian International Film & TV Summit

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Zak Clarke

Charge de Mission

Zak Clarke is the Project Manager for Urban Development, Cultural and Creative Industries, and Sports at AFD in Nigeria. Based in the Lagos office, he supports the iDICE project and is exploring new ways for AFD to support Nigeria’s burgeoning creative sector. Prior to joining AFD, Zak worked for UK-based international development advisory Adam Smith International where he managed projects on a variety of subjects including international trade and development finance.

Chijioke Uwaegbute

Head of Tax, PWC Nigeria

Chijioke is a Partner and a leader for in-sourced solutions for Tax in PwC, West and Central Africa. He leads the creative sector team in PwC Nigeria. He also has extensive hands-on experience of over 17 years in the entertainment industry. Chijioke attended the Relativity Media Production course at LA Central Studios in the USA and was a pioneer member of the Nollywood meets Hollywood program in 2015 in the USA.He is the producer of the first local language travel show “Onye Ije the Traveler”

Kene Okwuosa

Group CEO Filmhouse Group

With over 18 years’ experience in Cinema Exhibition, Operations management, Film Distribution and Production gained from several locations across the world including the UK, US and Nigeria. Co-founder and currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of Filmhouse Cinemas and FilmOne Distribution and Production Limited, Nigeria. Filmhouse is the largest cinema chain in West Africa and FilmOne is the fastest growing studio-styled organization responsible for numerous box office hits.

Promise George

Group Head Creative and Digital Industry

Economist by training and a Development Finance Professional by experience with the Bank of Industry,Nigeria (BOI). I was privileged to have co-led several corporate transformative initiatives as Head, Research & Strategy, as well as Team-lead that championed the bank’s 5-year Strategy plan code-named Project Phoenix (PP). The PP laid the foundation for the transformative journey of Bank of Industry from ‘just a bank’ to the ‘most impactful DFI’ in Nigeria based on Portfolio size. I had spent the last two decades originating, structuring and monitoring nano, small, mid-sized and large ticket transactions across a hybrid of economic sectors including the Creative Industries Value Chains. I was one of the co-pioneers of the Creative Industry Group that grew it from a Desk Unit to an Industry Group of more than 16 sub-sectors, and later became the pioneer head of the Group when it was reorganized to accommodate the Digital industry, hence the Creative & Digital Industries Group.

Babatunde S. Omoloye

Team Lead, Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE)

Tunde Omoloye is currently a Program Lead at the Public Sector and Interventions Program Directorate of the Bank of Industry, spearheading critical intervention programs. Tunde currently works on the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (iDICE), coordinating the execution and overall strategy of the program, which is designed to strengthen the technology and creative sectors through targeted development, financing, and advocacy efforts. .

Christophe PECOT

Regional Audiovisual Attaché Embassy of France in Nigeria

"Christophe Pécot, currently Regional Audiovisual Attaché for Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Ghana and Cameroon, had been working for various French international film sales companies (UGC INTL, France TV distribution, NewenConnect…). He has marketed and sold international rights of animated series, TV series, documentaries and feature films, attending international markets for over 15 years. He joined the French diplomatic cultural networks in 2015, where he held the same position in Turkey."

Mbuotidem Johnson

CEO/Creative Director, Basement Animations

He is the Founder and CEO of Basement Animation Studio in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in Animation and Audio Visual Production with 15+ years of experience.

His notable achievement include the Best International Film Award ""Halim's Vote"" at the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International 2022 (TAAFI).

He is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and a founder of Animation Nigeria (AN), committed to advancing the Nigerian Animation Industry.

Ijeoma Onah

Founder, Nigerian International Film & TV Summit

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Ike Nnaebue

CEO LP House of Creative

Ike Nnaebue is a celebrated Nigerian Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, and Cultural Entrepreneur. His film "No U-Turn" received a Special Mention at Berlinale 2022, Artistic Bravery Award at Durban, and won Best Documentary at AMAA and AFRIFF. He's the Founder/CEO of LP House of Creatives and Passion8 Communications. Ike's debut film "FALSE" garnered multiple awards, while his 2017 film "Sink or Swim" won Best Narrative Feature at Newark International Film Festival.

Brian O. Wilson

Co-founder & Creative Director of Zero Gravity Studios

Brian is Co-founder and Creative Director of Zero Gravity Studios in Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a Master's Degree in Computer Animation from Bournemouth University. His short films have been selected for international film festivals. Brian has spoken at conferences, judged animation festivals, and in 2021 won the Digital Lab Africa award for his Animation story ""Aminah's Journey"". He's passionate about storytelling, animation, and Web3 for positive social impact in Africa.

Morayo Afolabi-Brown

Managing Director TVC Entertainment

Dr. Morayo Afolabi-Brown is the Managing Director of TVC Entertainment Channel and the Host of the number one breakfast show in Nigeria called YourView at TVC Communications. Morayo has excelled in engaging high-level businesses and organizations, designing media solutions, managing governmental relationships, and leading stakeholder management, PR, and crisis management efforts. She is skilled in developing media strategies for electoral campaigns and publicity.

Brenda Fashugba

Regional Lead Creative Economy & Head of Arts Nigeria at the British Council

Brenda Fashugba is a passionate arts manager with over 15 years of experience.She is a pioneer of the Lagos Theatre Festival and Lagos & Abuja Fringe, showcasing her diverse background in TV, film, and theatre. In her current role as Regional Lead Creative Economy & Head of Arts Nigeria at the British Council, Brenda supports creatives across Africa by helping them bridge the knowledge and skills gap to achieve better outcomes.

Bikiya Graham-Douglas

Actress/Producer

Bikiya Graham-Douglas is an award-winning Nigerian British trained Actress, Singer, Producer, Art Enabler and Performing Arts Execu- tive. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics with Business Law from the University of Portsmouth England and her Performing Arts Training from the prestigious Oxford School of Drama and the Bridge Theatre Training Company. She also received a scholarship for Shakespeare acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). She has received wide media acclaim and recognition for her contribution to the creative industry.

Moses Babatope

Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group

A leading figure in the Nigerian film industry. With over 20 years of experience, he is widely regarded for his pioneering work in film distribution, exhibition, and production. Pioneering the global distribution and exhibition of African films. he has played a pivotal role in transforming Nollywood and bringing African films to global audiences. Babatope has produced and executive produced more than 40 of Nollywood's biggest titles, contributing to the industry's growth and international recognition.

Opeyemi Ajayi

CEO Cinemax

Ope Ajayi is a film distributor and producer who believes in telling relatable, thrilling and melodramatic African stories to a local and global audience. 

Ope has over 20 years' experience in business, finance, exhibition, distribution and production and He is also the Founder & CEO of Cinemax Entertainment, a leading distribution & production company in Nigeria.

Michael Williams

General Manager, Ebonylife Place

Michael D. Williams is an entrepreneur and senior manager with 30 years’ experience, marketing films and growing companies to deliver significant value. He wrote the Amazon no.1 bestseller The More3 Formula, a guide to using exceptional customer service to grow revenue exponentially. He is the General Manager of EbonyLife Place, a resort in Victoria Island with a 5-screen cinema, 4 restaurants, 20-room boutique hotel, and event spaces. EbonyLife was west Africa‘s fastest-growing cinema in 2023.

Ladun Awobokun

Chief Content Officer, Filmone Ltd.

Ladun Awobokun is a seasoned content strategist with 15 years combined experience in formulating content licensing models, film programming, Content production, sales & acquisition. She currently drives the content strategy for Filmone Ltd, guiding both the distribution and production efforts of the company, as the Chief Content Officer. Ladun and her team are responsible for distributing 90% of the highest grossing Nollywood titles of all times.

Ogochukwu Ekezie

President/CEO,Red Sand Studios

Ogochukwu Ekezie is President/CEO of Red Sand Studios (RSS). At RSS, her mission is to elevate African storytelling by telling our stories WELL. With over 25 years of experience and a track record of success, her vision for RSS is to set new standards for quality and professionalism in Nollywood. She is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School [AMP] and holds two bachelor degrees in Journalism and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Atinuke Babatunde

Academy Director – MultiChoice Talent Factory Western Region

Atinuke Babatunde comes with over 20 years of experience spanning entertainment, branding and strategy driving the development of the creative industry through the MultiChoice Talent Factory in West Africa. She holds an MSc degree from the University of Lagos and an MBA from the Lagos Business School. She also holds a post-graduate certificate in Business Research and is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Business (DBA) at the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University in the UK.

Chioma Paul-Dike

Co-Founder - Filmmakers Mart

Chioma Paul-Dike is a creative entrepreneur with over eight years of experience in film and storytelling. She co-founded Two Shoes Media Production, a company dedicated to authentic African stories, and Filmmakers Mart, Africa's premier marketplace for film production resources. Chioma has contributed to major feature films and has specialised training in filmmaking from Multichoice Talent Factory.

Manuvor Horla

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On the surface, Horla Manuvor Jr. is an accomplished film director with over 13 years of experience in film and television. Manuvor always ensures the viability of production portfolios long-term. He caters to major production companies, Marketers, advertising agencies, non-profit organizations, influencers etc. More than his role as a film director, he is also effective at editing, cinematography and storytelling. Manuvor earned a degree in arts back in 2017at the National Film and Television

Ola Jegede

Filmmaker, director, cinematographer and writer

Ola Jegede, known as The Naked Director, is a filmmaker, director, cinematographer and writer. His short film Dark Echoes has been selected for eight global festivals, winning a Jury Honourable Mention at the Students World Impact Film Awards, USA. A Multichoice Talent Factory alumnus, he won awards for Best Director and Best Cinematographer. His AMVCA-nominated debut feature, Grown, is currently streaming on Showmax.

Abimbola Akin

Screenwriter

Abimbola Akin is a talented screenwriter, who caught the attention of the Multichoice Talent Factory Academy in 2022, and embarked on a year-long, full-ride filmmaking and scriptwriting course. Her creative prowess has yielded award-winning films, including ‘Leaked’ (AMVCA MTF winner) and ‘Rule Number One’ (Hypo Social Impact contest winner). Abimbola has also contributed to and written a couple of Africa Magic series. Currently, several of her works in TV and film are in production.

Precious Iroagalachi

Filmmaker & Creative Producer, Azure Studios Nigeria

Precious Iroagalachi is a highly motivated storyteller, experienced in fiction and nonfiction media and film production with experience in producing, directing, and editing for film and television. She has produced over 8,000 minutes of television and her screen credits include BAE BEYOND BORDERS (Showmax), Ananze and the Zipman (Prime Video), and IRORA IYA (Africa Magic Yoruba) which was awarded the 2024 AMVCA Best Indigenous M-net Original.

Michael Okwuike

Head of Programmes Wazobia Max TV & Project Coordinator Wazobia Academy

Michael Okwuike is a professional Copywriter, Content Developer, Film Maker, Broadcast Professional and published author. He has handled a variety of media content jobs in the capacity of a Script Writer, Copywriter, Producer, Director, Content Acquisition Consultant and Programmes Manager with a number of high-profile jobs to his credit including My Siblings and I Season 2 & 3 (as Associate Producer and Writer, respectively), The Second Bed (as Writer and Producer), and many others.

Edima Otuokon

Programme Director, CANEX

The Ladima Foundation is a pan-African non-profit company dedicated to the development and promotion of women in film, TV and media across Africa. Edima leverages her networks, experience, and knowledge to develop, design and establish programmes aimed at correcting, capacitating and supporting women in the screen industries across Africa. Edima also works as the Programme Director for AFREXIMBANK’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) and will develop and implement the programme for the CANEX WKND 2022 and CANEX Summit at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2023.

Ujuaku Akukwe

Ujuaku Akukwe- Founder, Eastern Nigeria Film and Arts Initiative

Ujuaku is an impact producer and founder of the Eastern Nigeria Film and Arts Initiative (ENFAI), empowering Southeast Nigerian youth with skills in film, arts & culture. She’s experienced in storytelling, research, project management, capacity building, and design thinking. An Acumen fellow and TEDx speaker, her work in film for community engagement was honored by the California State Legislature Assembly. She also serves on the boards of Innovate Africa Corp. and the Ocean-Blue Initiative.

Brenda Fashugba

Regional Lead Creative Economy & Head of Arts Nigeria at the British Council

Brenda Fashugba is a passionate arts manager with over 15 years of experience.She is a pioneer of the Lagos Theatre Festival and Lagos & Abuja Fringe, showcasing her diverse background in TV, film, and theatre. In her current role as Regional Lead Creative Economy & Head of Arts Nigeria at the British Council, Brenda supports creatives across Africa by helping them bridge the knowledge and skills gap to achieve better outcomes.

Peju Ibekwe

Chief Executive Officer, Sterling One Foundation

Olapeju Ibekwe is a seasoned business leader, filmmaker, and sustainability expert with two decades of experience. She oversees operations at Sterling One Foundation, tackling poverty across Africa through capacity building, healthcare, climate action, education, and gender equality. Peju also spearheads the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS)and raises awareness on gender issues through film. She has received several awards, including the Leadership Impact Award.

Tolu Ajayi.

Film/TV Director/Head of Film Directing at EbonyLife Academy in Lagos

Tolulope Ajayi is a distinguished film and TV director, producer, educator, and creative professional with over two decades of experience in marketing communications. His directing career began in 2008 with MNET’s ""Tinsel,"" and he has since helmed several notable TV series, including NDANI’s ""Gidi Up,"" Ebony Life TV’s ""Paradise Way,"" MTV Shuga Naija Seasons 6 & 7, and SHOWMAX's ""Diiche."" He serves as the Head of Film Directing at EbonyLife Academy in Lagos.

Olasunkanmi Adebayo

Principal Partner - Film Lab Africa/Afrowren productions

Olasunkanmi Adebayo is an experienced, creative and resourceful Film/TV producer, director, content developer and head of productions with Cross-genre experience of 15 years. Olasunkanmi has spearheaded and facilitated acting’s workshop’s for royal arts academy, YP Africa and also organized accelerator projects for emerging producers and directors. Adebayo is heads Afrowren production and is currently the lead delivery partner for British Council’s accelerator programme, Film Lab Africa.