PodFest Naija – a festival of stories – will take place in October in Lagos. It wil bring together Nigeria’s most influential creators, policymakers, and brands. The event will be the country’s first dedicated podcast and storytelling festival.
The one-day event, scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, will explore the power of stories in shaping culture, inspiring innovation, and driving collaboration.
The media manager of PodFest Naija (the organisers), Terry Kunle, said the event is envisioned as an annual creative convergence. “It is designed as a vibrant space for celebration, learning, and exchange within Nigeria’s growing podcasting ecosystem. The festival will spotlight creativity, foster collaboration, showcase innovation, and provide opportunities for discovery,” he said.
With sponsorship from Coca-Cola, The Place, Crown Flour Mills, Sterling Bank, UAC Foods, and Post Assurance, alongside media partners including News Central TV, Megalectrics, The Cable, Cueball Communications, Aster Media and DLC Media, PodFest Naija is positioned to become a landmark cultural event.
The confirmed speakers include Obi Asika, Chude Jideonwo, Seun Okinbaloye, Tunde Onakoya, Adaora Mbelu, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Rufai Oseni, Masoyinbo… among others. Attendees can look forward to engaging conversations, live podcast shows, workshops, masterclasses, and cultural showcases.