The Nigerian Creative Industry recently witnessed a gathering of experts, venture capitalists, government officials, artists, and business executives to explore ways to ensure the industry’s sustainability. The event, ‘A Curated Evening Exploring the Business and Sustainability of the Nigerian Creative Industry,’ was held at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos State, and discussed two topical issues.
The first panel, which comprised the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals to the Governor of Lagos State, Lekan Fatodu; the Director, FilmOne Entertainment, Mimi Bartels; founder, Storm 360, Obi Asika; Chairperson, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Creative Committee, Ade Olufeko, among others, discussed the topic ‘Navigating the Future: Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Success in the Nigerian Creative Industry.’
The second panel explored the theme ‘Technology, Marketplaces, and Traditional Means as Alternative Pathways Gateways to Financing and Sustainability,’ with panelists including Head of Data and Innovation, Nigerian Exchange Limited, Afeez Ramoni; Director, Mavin Records, Jennifer Imion; Managing Director, Lead Asset Management Limited, Taiwo Olashore, among others.
The event, which was staged in conjunction with the Aalto Ventures Program, aimed to foster collaboration between the startup communities in Nigeria and Finland. The plan was to explore the creative industry, which attracts a large demographic of Nigerian youths, and amplify their voices concerning the challenges they were facing. The event also aimed to open up opportunities for exchange programs between Nigeria and Finland and collaboration on projects.
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