Impact Speaks presents first edition of NCES in Abuja

Impact Speaks, a community of creative young adults on a global change mission recently announced the inaugural Nigerian Creative Economy Summit (NCES) which is scheduled to hold on November 5, 2016 in Abuja. The summit will convene 100 youths including speakers, pioneers, investors and upcoming acts in the creative industry.

The aim of the summit is to advance the idea of leveraging opportunities within arts to grow the nation's economy especially in a time of recession and also rewarding artists handsomely. Specifically, the summit will provide space to build conversations around the status quo and draw up feasible sketches for improvement.

"It's a one day event to discuss the financial viability of art as well as improved opportunities for artists", said Valentine Onyeka Ogunaka, a spoken word artist popularly known as Brainbox who doubles as founder and president of Impact Speaks, organizing body of the summit. "I'm honoured to host the first gathering of such crucial importance and hoping for a meaningful dialogue where participants can also connect to explore creative experiences", he added.

Ayoola Emmanuel Esq., Impact Speaks cofounder and Chief Coordinator of the summit said, "There will be a practical exposé on the basic ingredients needed to be successful in the art industry". He further placed emphasis on commercializing art stating, "we have carefully selected active players spanning across all genres to show attendees how business works for talented people".

Household names like Dike Chukwumerije, Mr. Steve of Wazobia Max Tv, UK-based playwright and actor Reginald Ofodile and renowned economist Tope Fasua will be present to share  from their wealth of experience.

The NCES is supported by Advocate for People's Right and Justice, Institute for Service Excellence and Good Governance, Connected Development (CODE), Brainbox Centre for Literacy and Mind Development and Blemzy Computers.