Lagos, Nigeria – The Muvmnt Studio, the creative force behind
Nigeria’s first podcast festival, has announced the return of PodFest
Naija – A Festival of Stories, scheduled to take place on September 25,
2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Building on the success
of its inaugural edition, PodFest Naija returns as the country’s premier
gathering for storytellers, podcasters, creators, brands, and culture
shapers. The 2026 festival will feature a diverse lineup of influential
voices who continue to shape conversations, communities, and culture
across Nigeria and beyond.
Created as a convergence point for the storytelling ecosystem, PodFest
Naija exists to celebrate, collaborate, innovate, and support
storytellers as they elevate their craft. Attendees can look forward to
insightful conversations that explore the future of storytelling,
evolving audience behaviours, emerging tools and platforms, and the
power of authentic narratives. Beyond the discussions, the festival
offers opportunities for meaningful engagement with some of the
country’s most beloved creators and storytellers, who will share
personal experiences and lessons from their journeys across specially
curated themed stages.
“Storytelling remains the heartbeat of meaningful communication,” said
Tosin Adefeko, Curator of PodFest Naija and Chief Executive Officer of
AT3 Resources – The Muvmnt Agency.
“At The Muvmnt Agency, we recognised a major shift: consumers have
become storytellers in their own right, shaping narratives, influencing
culture, and driving conversations. Yet, despite the growth of the
ecosystem, many creators were still operating in silos. No one was
gathering the tribe. PodFest Naija was our response to that gap. The
success of our first edition validated the power and potential of
storytelling. This year, we are bringing together an even broader and
more influential community of voices to amplify consumer-led narratives,
foster deeper connections, and strengthen the storytelling ecosystem.”
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Podfest Naija is the creative economy’s signal to the ecosystem that
our voices, stories, and community deserve to be seen, heard, and
invested in. This year’s festival will feature specially curated stages
hosted by some of Nigeria’s most influential voices across finance,
branding, culture, health, relationships, and public discourse,
including Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Olushola Olaleye, Ife Durosinmi-Etti,
Aproko Doctor, Joro Olomofin, Tochukwu Macfoy (Dr Foy), Babajide
Ogunsanwo, and Francesca Uriri. They will be joined by an impressive
lineup of speakers and storytellers, including Grace Ofure, Ify Mogekwu,
Abdulhafees Adelani, Bola Balogun, Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, Adefunke
Arowolo, Audu Maikori, Morenike Molehin, Tomike Adeoye, Anthony Wolve,
Adefunke Arowolo, William Benson, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Audrey
Abayomi, Bola Balogun, and many more.
Beyond the main stage conversations and the Next Big Podcaster talent
discovery initiative, designed to spotlight and support emerging podcast
voices across Nigeria, PodFest Naija 2026 will also feature a
Spotify-led masterclass, providing creators with practical insights to
grow and sustain impactful platforms. An interactive exhibition arena
will give brands the opportunity to showcase products and services,
connect directly with attendees, and engage with one of Nigeria’s most
vibrant and influential creative communities.
The festival is proudly supported by Eventful Nigeria, MTN, Fan Milk,
Eve Essentials, and UAC, among other leading brands, further cementing
PodFest Naija’s position as the definitive gathering for Nigeria’s
podcasting and storytelling community.
About PodFest Naija
PodFest Naija is Nigeria’s first podcast festival and
a celebration of storytelling in all its forms. Designed as a platform
for learning, networking, collaboration, and community building, the
festival brings together creators, podcasters, brands, media
professionals, and storytelling enthusiasts to shape the future of
narrative-driven content in Africa.
The event will CELEBRATE creativity, foster COLLABORATION, showcase
INNOVATION, and provide a platform for LEARNING.
