Mighty Media Plus Network Limited has tapped into the expertise of renowned leader, Dr. Nkiru Balonwu, as the keynote speaker for the upcoming QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, scheduled for August 12, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
The summit, themed “Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy,” which aligns perfectly with Dr. Balonwu’s extensive experience in advocating African voices and driving transformation across the continent, will bring together leaders from various sectors to share ideas on growing and supporting Nigeria’s creative industries, while participants will include policymakers, investors, industry professionals, and emerging talents.
Speaking on why Dr Balonwu, founder of The Africa Soft Power Group was chosen, Olumide Iyanda, CEO of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited and Convener of the summit, said she was chosen as the keynote speaker due to her extensive experience.
“Dr. Balonwu’s work in advocating African voices in global discourse and her expertise across law, technology, finance, show business, and international development continue to inspire transformation across the continent,” Iyanda said.
“As a visionary championing Africa’s creative potential, her insights will resonate deeply with the audience of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Her keynote address will set the stage for robust dialogue, highlighting the unique opportunities within Africa’s creative economy and inspiring actionable steps to unlock its full potential.”
Iyanda added that the summit will explore funding solutions, build partnerships between creatives and investors, and offer tools for financial management as well as creating space for collaboration to drive long-term progress in the sector.
READ ALSO: Prime startups highlights decade of driving growth beyond the “Startup” via LSW
With her impressive background – having led Spinlet to over two million subscribers and served as a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School – Dr. Balonwu will inspire and educate the audience.
Dr. Nkiru Balonwu holds a Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master’s from University College London, and a Law degree from the University of Manchester. She has called to the bar in England, Nigeria, and New York.
She earned a spot on New African magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential Africans list in 2022 and received the Powerlist UK Black Excellence International Award in 2019 for her work with African Women on Board.
Additionally, she served as a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, where she focused on the role of the private sector in shaping gender policy in Africa from 2022 to 2023.
The QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit promises to unite Nigeria’s creative professionals in a landmark gathering, with announcements for additional speakers and panellists forthcoming in the coming weeks.
Discover more from The Industry
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
