Blanche Aigle Communications, a top-tier African public relations agency known for its innovation and award-winning campaigns, is gearing up to catalyze media investment in Nigeria through its upcoming 2025 Media Roundtable Summit—a premier platform for thought leadership and industry transformation.
Set for May 20, 2025, in Ikoyi, Lagos, this year’s summit is themed “Africa’s Media Renaissance: Building a Thriving Industry at the Intersection of Storytelling, Business, and Technology.” It aims to unite key players across the media value chain to explore pathways for sustainable growth and long-term investment in Africa’s evolving media space.
In a press statement, Nene Bejide, Lead Consultant at Blanche Aigle Communications, emphasized the importance of storytelling in shaping cultural and business narratives across the continent.
“The media is not just a platform—it’s the heartbeat of culture, commerce, and creativity,” Bejide stated. “This roundtable represents a visionary roadmap for Africa to reclaim and amplify its narrative while fostering innovation, structure, and investment in the media landscape.”
The full-day summit will offer a dynamic blend of expert-led sessions, strategic discussions, and networking opportunities. Attendees will delve into critical topics including the transformation of journalism, the expansion of digital content, the impact of emerging media technologies, and innovative funding strategies for media ventures.
A distinguished roster of speakers from various sectors will share insights and strategies. They include:
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Tolu Ogunlesi – Author, journalist, and former Digital/New Media Aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari
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David Adeleke – Founder, Communiqué
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Oreoluwa Atinmo – Marketing Director, GBfoods Nigeria
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Debbi Larry-Izamoje – CEO, Brila Media Group
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Nkem Onwudiwe – Founder, HerNetwork
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Lynda Aguocha – Head of Advertising, Aspira Nigeria Ltd
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Ugodre Obi-Chukwu – Founder & CEO, Nairametrics
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Oluwamayowa Idowu – Editor-in-Chief, Culture Custodian
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Abuchi Peter Ugwu – CEO, Chocolate City Music Group
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Ayo Adeagbo – Presidential Special Assistant on Arts, Culture & Creative Economy
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Christel Kayibi – Director of Repertoire Strategy, Africa, Sony Music Entertainment
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Wale Ajiboye – Alliance Coordinator, Growth Firms Alliance
The summit promises to be a pivotal gathering of media entrepreneurs, digital innovators, policymakers, investors, and corporate executives. Its goal is to spark meaningful dialogue and forge partnerships that will propel Africa’s media sector toward resilience, innovation, and profitability.
Since its debut in 2019, the Blanche Aigle Media Roundtable has carved out a reputation as a vital convening point for critical discourse and strategic media development. With each edition, it continues to inspire forward-thinking collaboration and elevate the media landscape in Nigeria and beyond.
As Africa undergoes a transformation in how stories are told and shared, this summit offers a timely platform to rethink the future of media through an inclusive, investment-ready, and globally aligned lens.
