Business leadership and creative innovation will converge in Lagos next week as Emiralty Africa stages the 2026 edition of its flagship Scar 2 Shine Conference.
The event is scheduled for May 14 at Radisson Blu Ikeja and is expected to attract entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and industry stakeholders for discussions centered on resilience, reinvention, and long-term growth.
Organised by Emiralty Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Idris Olakunle Bello, the conference is designed to create practical conversations around turning professional setbacks into opportunities for strategic advancement.
This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Kazeem Olayemi Odeyeyiwa, one of Nigeria’s leading business executives and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Odeyeyiwa, who leads the Repton Group Nigeria Limited, has built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s manufacturing and distribution ecosystem. His business, Kazab Heritage Limited, has maintained its position as one of the country’s highest-performing distributors of Dangote Cement for three consecutive years.
Beyond corporate performance, his philanthropic efforts through the Repton Group Foundation have supported scholarship programmes, community water projects, and career development initiatives for young Nigerians.
Joining the event as guest speaker is Prevail Farida Ahmed, who will contribute perspectives on leadership and strategic growth.
The conference will also feature panel discussions involving key figures from Nigeria’s entertainment and media sectors, including award-winning actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, veteran actress Mercy Aigbe, and screen icon Bukky Wright.
The creative-industry session will examine personal branding, reinvention, and the commercial value of cultural influence in today’s digital economy.
Technology and business systems expert Olalekan Wasiudeen will provide insights into the role of digital infrastructure and enterprise innovation in scaling creative businesses.
Moderating the session will be respected journalist and cultural commentator Tomi Falade, who is expected to guide conversations around storytelling, market relevance, and cultural preservation through media.
Organisers say the conference is structured as more than a motivational event, positioning it instead as a practical ecosystem for mentorship, collaboration, and strategic business networking.
With its mix of corporate executives and entertainment leaders, Scar 2 Shine 2026 is expected to provide participants with actionable insights on navigating competitive industries and building sustainable influence across business and creative sectors.
