Lagos Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to Inspire Nigeria’s Creative Ecosystem at PodFest Naija 2026
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, will deliver the keynote address at PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories; speaking directly to the young creators, podcasters, and storytellers driving Nigeria’s vibrant and rapidly expanding creative industry. The festival is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
An engineer with extensive experience in technology and business, Dr. Hamzat’s address will focus on Creativity, Technology, Culture, and the Future of Lagos’s people. Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial and cultural capital, stands at the forefront of this transformative era, and his presence underscores the government’s support for the storytellers, podcasters, and content creators shaping the economy.
He joins an exciting lineup of influential storytellers, creators, and brands, including box office sensation Funke Akindele, Aproko Doctor, Rufai Oseni, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Babajide Ogunsanwo, Duke of Shomolu, Audu Maikori, Tosin Olaseinde, Fisayo Soyombo, Grace Ofure, Masoyinbo, Salem King, Dr. Foy, Toolz, William Benson, among many others. This festival celebrates the power of stories and their impactful influence on culture, business, and society.
PodFest Naija was established as a hub for Nigeria’s storytelling ecosystem—a platform to celebrate creativity, foster collaboration, showcase innovation, and provide learning opportunities for storytellers. Building on its successful debut, this year’s festival features an even more diverse lineup of storytellers, more live podcasts, masterclasses, talent discovery sessions, an experiential arena, and increased government support, highlighting its significance in Nigeria’s cultural landscape.
“Lagos creates culture that Nigeria and Africa export to the world: music, film, fashion, comedy, Art and increasingly storytelling itself are economic assets; so having the Deputy Governor speak directly to our storytellers is a turning point for this festival,” said Tosin Adefeko, Curator of PodFest Naija and CEO of AT3 Resources – The Muvmnt Agency. “This is government affirming that this is an environment where creators can build sustainable businesses. This changes what this festival means for every young person walking into Harbour Point on September 25.”
PodFest Naija 2026 is proudly supported by Eventful, Dashboard, The Place, Yolly, MTN, DNIL, Afrinvest, Page International Finance Company, Lebara, Sahara Foundation, and renowned FMCG brands including UAC, Coca-Cola, Crown Flour Pasta, Beloxxi, Fan Milk, and Eve Essentials.
Media and creative partnerships include Optimum Exposures, Next Phase Vision Limited, Nimbus Media, Bella Naija, OSG Media, The Cable, Nairametrics, MediaRoomHub, Live with Lynda, Newscentral, City FM, Citizen FM 97.1, VOP 90.3FM, Radio Jusmen, Glazia Magazine, GAH Media, Naijapreneur, and Nevon.
Returning to Harbour Point on September 25, PodFest Naija 2026 stands as a testament to Nigeria’s booming storytelling ecosystem finally finding its rightful home.
