Lagos is about to get even louder, with stories, conversations, and creativity, as PodFest Naija: A Festival of Stories makes its grand debut on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island. The highly anticipated one-day festival will be Nigeria’s first-ever dedicated podcast and storytelling event, designed to unite the country’s most influential creators, policymakers, and brands under one roof.
Curated by Tosin Adefeko, CEO of AT3 Resources, The Muvmnt Agency, PodFest Naija promises to be more than an event; it’s a movement to amplify the voices shaping Nigeria’s cultural and creative landscape.
“The festival will spotlight creativity, foster collaboration, showcase innovation, and provide opportunities for discovery,” said Adefeko. “By convening creators, policymakers, and brands, we are shaping conversations that will influence culture and the future of storytelling in Nigeria.”
The festival will kick off with a keynote address by Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, followed by a lineup of dynamic speakers and storytellers, including Obi Asika, Chude Jideonwo, Seun Okinbaloye, Tunde Onakoya, Adaora Mbelu, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Rufai Oseni, and Masoyinbo, among others.
Attendees can expect a day packed with live podcast shows, interactive workshops, masterclasses, networking sessions, and cultural showcases, all celebrating the fast-growing podcasting ecosystem in Nigeria.
Supported by major sponsors such as Coca-Cola, The Place, Crown Flour Mills, Sterling Bank, UAC Foods, Bet9ja, Sunflower Hospitality, Post Assurance, SunTrust Bank, and Beloxxi, PodFest Naija is positioned to become a landmark cultural event in Africa’s media and storytelling calendar.
From entertainment to culture, comedy, and tech — come for the gist, stay for the movement.
Venue: Harbour Point, 4 Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: Free — Just bring your vibe.
