It's still morning.’
Netng Founder and NECLive convener, Ayeni Adekunle, delivers a powerful keynote at The Headies Conference 2025, challenging the industry to think beyond the present and build lasting institutions.
He raises critical questions: Why do entertainment platforms struggle to survive in Nigeria? What can we learn from global industries? How do we ensure The Headies and other platforms thrive for decades?
‘We need to stop seeing The Headies as just an “Ayo Animashaun show.” We need 20 of such platforms. We have the power to make the world dance, to make them watch, and to extract value from it. But are we doing enough?’