Nigeria’s creative economy—encompassing film, fashion, music, design, tech, writing, and animation—has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic and globally resonant sectors. Yet for many talented Nigerians, one question persists: how do I make a living from my creativity?
Lagos Creative Enterprise Week (LCEW) 2025 offers a compelling answer. Now in its fifth edition and holding online November 4–7, this year’s event embraces the realities of a digital-first world—where creativity, collaboration, and commerce increasingly thrive in the cloud.
Bringing together leading voices across creative industries, LCEW 2025 features four days of virtual masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to help creatives sharpen their craft, build sustainable careers, and connect with global opportunities.
The opening day begins with a keynote by Obi Asika, Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), outlining how Nigeria’s soft power can drive economic transformation.
Later sessions on the day include a fiction-writing workshop with Kome Otobo, Managing Editor of Malthouse Press, and a discussion on artificial intelligence and the creative sector led by Obinna Okerekeocha, Founder of the Naija AI Film Festival.
Day two shifts focus to the business and wellness of creativity. Ayodeji Razaq (CEO, RED for Africa Group) explores strategies for avoiding burnout; Emmanuel Adediran (Business Director, mediaReach OMD) discusses monetising media trends; and Ifeanyi Chris Oputa (Founder, Studio24 Nigeria) delves into the business of photography.
On the third day, Kraks TV leads a workshop on content curation, followed by a star-studded film and television panel featuring Joan Mbanefo-Ologeh, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE, Teco Benson, Clare Anyiam-Osigwe BEM, and Uloachukwu Anyiam-Osigwe.
The final day turns the spotlight on fashion innovation and emerging talent. Ejiro Amos Tafiri will lead a masterclass on the business of fashion, culminating in the GRID Fashion Road Show, which showcases fresh designs from community-based creatives across Nigeria.
Nigeria’s creative industry already contributes over $5 billion annually to GDP, with global demand for African storytelling, design, and music steadily rising. LCEW 2025 stands as both a launchpad and a reflection of how far Nigerian creatives have come—and the global stage they’re poised to command next.
Whether you’re a designer in Kaduna, a filmmaker in Port Harcourt, or a writer in Ibadan, this year’s LCEW offers an opportunity to learn, earn, and connect.
Your creative journey begins with your first login. Visit https://lagoscreativeenterpriseweek.org for details.