Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), West Africa’s largest gathering of creative industry professionals, is proud to announce MTN Nigeria Plc, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, as an Official Sponsor Partner for NECLive 2025. 

Over the last two decades, MTN has used its extensive connectivity and digital platforms to help creatives reach wider audiences and turn their passions into sustainable careers. 

The company has also contributed to the creative sector by funding projects and fostering the growth and development of talents through The MUSON, Next Afrobeats Star, MTN Play, and other initiatives. 

Through the MTN Foundation, the company has been a consistent patron of Nigerian creativity, sponsoring major theatre productions, comedy shows, and visual arts exhibitions, including the popular musicals ‘Legends’ and ‘Saro’. This collaboration with NECLive further cements MTN’s role as a key enabler of the creative ecosystem.

MTN’s partnership with NECLive 2025 reinforces its commitment to leveraging technology, connectivity and a range of innovative digital services to drive the growth and economic viability of the African creative sector. Under the theme “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” NECLive 2025 aligns perfectly with MTN’s long-standing dedication to the arts and culture. 

“NECLive as a platform perfectly aligns with our core mission of using our technology and digital infrastructure to empower industries and enable African creatives to reach global audiences,” said Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer, MTN Nigeria Plc. 

In response, Ayeni Adekunle, NECLive Convener, stated, “This partnership with an industry leader like MTN is a monumental step for the entire creative ecosystem, providing not just support but the crucial technological backbone needed to scale our creative enterprises across the continent and beyond.” 

The partnership will see MTN contribute its expertise in digital infrastructure and youth engagement to the conference, particularly in discussions around how technology can bridge the gap between African content and global audiences.

NECLive 2025, produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, will hold on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Lagos.