PodFest Naija to convene creators, storytellers, policymakers, and brands in Lagos this October 

• Nigeria’s first dedicated podcast and storytelling festival will take place on October 10, 2025, at Harbour Point, Lagos, featuring top creators, policymakers, and brands.
• Sponsored by major companies like Coca-Cola, Sterling Bank, and Bet9ja, with support from leading media partners, the event promises workshops, live shows, and cultural showcases.
• The Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa will deliver the keynote, joined by speakers such as Obi Asika, Chude Jideonwo, and Tunde Onakoya, celebrating storytelling’s role in shaping culture and innovation.

Nigeria is set to host its first dedicated podcast and storytelling festival, PodFest Naija, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The one-day event will convene over 1,500 creators, policymakers, brands, and enthusiasts, spotlighting the transformative power of storytelling in shaping culture, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration.

Curated by Tosin Adefeko, CEO of AT3 Resources – The Muvmnt Agency, PodFest Naija is envisioned as an annual convergence for Nigeria’s growing podcasting ecosystem.

The festival will feature live podcast shows, workshops, masterclasses, and cultural showcases, offering a vibrant platform for learning, discovery, and creative exchange.

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, will deliver the keynote address, setting the tone for a dynamic lineup of speakers including Obi Asika, Chude Jideonwo, Seun Okinbaloye, Tunde Onakoya, Adaora Mbelu, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Rufai Oseni, and others.

Corporate sponsorship for the event includes Coca-Cola, The Place, Crown Flour Mills, Sterling Bank, UAC Foods, Bet9ja, Sunflower Hospitality, Post Assurance, SunTrust Bank, and Beloxxi. Media partners supporting the festival include News Central, Megalectrics, The Cable, Brand Communicator, Nairametrics, OloriSupergal, Dashboard Innovations, Cueball Communications, Aster Media, and DLC Media.

Speaking on the significance of the event, Adefeko stated, “PodFest Naija is more than an event – it is a movement to amplify the voices that connect us as a people.” She emphasised the festival’s role in shaping conversations that influence culture and the future of storytelling in Nigeria.

Fisayo Beecroft, Managing Director of Eventful, the festival’s official event partner, added, “PodFest Naija reflects how Nigerians engage with and share stories today. It’s a space for discovery, collaboration, and cultural expression – and we’re proud to help bring it to life.” 

With its ambitious scope and influential lineup, PodFest Naija is poised to become a landmark cultural event and a catalyst for innovation in Nigeria’s creative economy.