Livespot360 takes Africa with Entertainment Week Lagos 2024: Connecting Tides, creating excellence
By Zion Rufus
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) 3.0 was a movement! Connecting Tides was a celebration of what can happen when talent, vision, and purpose come together.
Powered by Nigeria’s leading creative solutions company, Livespot360, the 2024 edition brought together visionaries, creators, and industry leaders from across the globe for five unforgettable days.
The week showcased the power of creativity and innovation to unite people, inspire collaborations, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the entertainment and creative industries.
From sunrise to sunset, EWL 2024 was alive with energy. Each day unfolded with an impressive lineup of thought-leaders and dignitaries across industries who led panel sessions, workshops, think tanks, and masterclasses, offering participants a space to share ideas and spark meaningful conversations.
Some of these dignitaries include First Lady of Kwara State, H.E. AMB Prof Olufolake Abdulrazaq; Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer, Nausheen Dadabhoy; SA to the President (OVP) on Digital & Creative Economy, Fegho Umunubo; renowned actress and movie producer, Funke Jenifa Akindele; Emmy-winning filmmaker, Award-winning Al artist, Lisa Russell; CEO, Slickcity – Film Maker/Digital Artist, Malik Afegbua; and some of Nigeria’s biggest names in music, podcast, and content creation including Odumodu Blvck, Afro Intelligence CEO Joey Akan, Enioluwa, Hauwa Lawal, and many others.
EWL’s Gen Z Republik stood out as a vibrant hub where young creatives explored new dimensions of storytelling, technology, and culture. Meanwhile, the bustling marketplace became a lively intersection of art, commerce, and community, inviting attendees to shop, connect, and celebrate local craftsmanship.
At the Film Hub, audiences experienced the magic of cinema. Screenings celebrated diverse narratives that bridged cultures and illuminated shared experiences. Just steps away, the Deal Room was a hive of activity as creators pitched their groundbreaking ideas to investors and collaborators, paving the way for partnerships that could redefine the future.
When the sun set, EWL at Night took center stage, adding a fresh rhythm to the week. Day One began with a high-energy opening party, setting the tone for what was to come. Day Two spotlighted The Fashion Coterie, a dazzling runway show that celebrated the essence of fashion and its limitless future. Day Three delivered “Jokes and Jollof,” a comedy showdown where Nigeria’s brightest comedians and content creators served hearty laughter alongside Nigeria’s most iconic dish.
Day Four was all about red carpet elegance with the Black-Tie premiere of The Waiter, a cinematic triumph from the renowned Ayo Makun. The evening blended glamour with storytelling, highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence on the global film stage. Finally, Day Five wrapped it all up with Turn Up Lagos, a sensational celebration featuring Nigeria’s top DJs and chart-topping artists, ensuring the week ended on the highest of notes.
EWL 2024 was a bold statement of what’s possible when creativity meets collaboration. Livespot360 didn’t just host a convention; it crafted a space where ideas came alive, where culture was celebrated, and where innovation paved the way forward.
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