Media mogul, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Dr. Mo Abudu will deliver the keynote address at

the National Film and Video Censors Board’s (NFVCB) 4th Peace Ayiam Osigwe Nigeria Digital

Content Regulation Conference, scheduled to hold on November 14 and 15 in Lagos. Although

the broad theme of this fourth diet of the annual conference is “Film and Video Regulation in the

Digital Age’’, Abudu’s keynote, the first since the inception of the conference that usually

attracts industry stakeholders, policy makers, entrepreneurs and innovators is titled “From Local

to Global: Developing Narratives and Contents for Worldwide Appeal”.

As a pioneering force in Africa’s media and entertainment industry and as the CEO of EbonyLife

Group, Mo Abudu brings her wealth of experience and expertise to the conference and on the all-

important topic that is focused on strategies for creating engaging stories and content that

resonates with diverse audiences globally while maintaining local relevance. Having produced

widely acclaimed films such as the The Wedding Party, Chief Daddy, The Royal Hibiscus, and

Death and The Kings Horseman, the media mogul whose achievements have earned her

recognition as Africa’s Most Successful Woman by Forbes and “Africa’s Queen of Media” by

CNN and lately by the authoritative Hollywood Reporter is in a better position to articulate

strategies for developing narratives that transcend cultural boundaries and that appeal to both

local and global audiences.

‘’We are thrilled to have Mo Abudu as our keynote speaker” said the

Executive Director of the NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini. “Her passion for promoting African

stories and her commitment to excellence in the industry make her an ideal fit for this

conference’’ the ED said adding, that the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative

Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa will declare the conference open and perform her role as the

Chief Host. ‘’The Minister’s presence, the first since the inception of the Nigeria Digital Content

Conference, underscores the government’s commitment to the growth and development of the

Creative sector’’ Shaibu stated.

The two days conference, which is supported by organizations such as Google, Netflix, Brickwall

Communications, Atajah’s Repertoire, Yaw Naija Tv, TikTok, Nile Group, Multichoice,

Cinemax, Film Distributors Association of Nigeria (FIDAN), Cinema Exhibitors Association of

Nigeria (CEAN), FilmOne and African’s largest network, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)

will feature panel discussions and breakout sessions around the main theme of the conference.

Established in 2020, the PAO NDCRC aims to bring together stakeholders in the film and digital

content industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities of regulating digital content in

Nigeria.

OGBONNA ONWUMERE

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRS

NFVCB, ABUJA.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024.