Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko are among eight accomplished professionals confirmed as panellists for the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit.
Also billed to speak at the summit are technology and finance content creator Fisayo Fosudo, talent manager and music executive Efe Omorogbe, media and intellectual property lawyer Omotayo Inakoju, theatre practitioner and culture administrator Yibo Koko, and publisher Anwuli Ojogwu.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG.
QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 is themed Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter. It will examine how stronger partnerships among government, investors and the creative community can unlock opportunities for growth, job creation and sustainable development.
The summit, scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, will bring together leaders from the creative industries, business, government and technology for conversations on the future of Nigeria’s creative economy. Discussions will explore the role of culture, innovation, investment and public policy in shaping the sector’s next phase of growth.
Joke Silva, a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), has spent more than four decades building a distinguished career on stage, television and film. Beyond acting, she is co-founder of the Lufodo Group, president of Women in Film and TV Nigeria and chair of the board of trustees of the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Lagos.
Joining her is Audu Maikori, co-founder and chairman of Chocolate City Group. A lawyer, entrepreneur and creative economy strategist, he has helped shape Africa’s music and entertainment industry while contributing to policy, intellectual property and creative infrastructure initiatives in Nigeria and other parts of the continent.
Steve Babaeko, founder and chief executive officer of X3M Ideas, is one of Africa’s leading advertising and branding professionals. Through his agency, he has led award-winning campaigns for major brands while mentoring young creatives and promoting African creativity on the global stage.
Efe Omorogbe has worked across music, media, film and live entertainment for more than two decades. As founder of Now Muzik and Buckwyld Media Network, he has managed leading artistes, produced major entertainment events and contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s music industry. He is also a faculty member of the Music Business Academy for Africa.
