Entertainment Week Africa delivers big wins for creators

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The Entertainment Week Africa wrapped its maiden edition in Lagos after six days of high-energy showcases, star appearances and cross-industry collaboration.

The festival drew top entertainers including Tiwa Savage, Teni, Don Jazzy, Yemi Alade, Waje and Sasha P, and spread its activities across the Livespot Entertarium, Eko Hotel, EbonyLife Place, Alliance Française and Heritage Place.

Founder of EWA, Deola Art Alade, said the idea emerged from Lagos’ growing cultural influence. “Our ambition over the coming years is for Entertainment Week Africa to establish itself as a critical part of the economic, intellectual and artistic capital of this great city,” she said.

With the theme Close the Gap, organisers recorded 28,683 pass-holders from more than eight countries and fifty industries. A major highlight was the gender-equity conversation featuring Tiwa Savage, Waje, Qing Madi, Teni and Sasha P. Don Jazzy added: “We’re too masculine… It affects the numbers, the airplay, the clubs.”

The festival also delivered over 35 panels, 22 workshops, 20 masterclasses and 93 film screenings, while the Story Lab, backed by major streaming platforms, developed six pitch-ready story concepts. The Deal Room and Hackathon attracted more than 178 entries and produced standout start-ups, with four companies—Aktivate, FriendnPal, Growwr and Sports Reels—drawing investor interest. Another participant, Atsur, later placed fourth at the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator.

Livespot360 Managing Director, Tiwa Medubi, said the festival succeeded in bringing “talent, capital, policy and platforms into the same room.”

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