NEMCEA 2026 to focus on digital monetisation, capital access
The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria has announced the fifth edition of NEMCEA 2026, set for September in Lagos.
The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) announced the fifth edition of the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA 2026), set for September in Lagos. Bringing together broadcasting regulators, executives, and creators, the summit will focus on digital monetisation strategies and capital access for Nollywood and digital media producers.
The fifth edition of NEMCEA is expected to be the largest yet, reflecting the growth of Nigeria’s digital media industry. The focus on monetisation and capital access is a recognition that the industry must find sustainable business models. The summit will provide a platform for creators to learn from experts and network with potential investors.
This echoes the 2022 NEMCEA edition, which also focused on industry growth. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a focus on building a sustainable digital media industry.
The winners: Nollywood and digital media producers, who will learn from the summit; and the Nigerian economy, which benefits from a thriving creative industry. The losers: the Nigerian government, which must provide the enabling environment for the industry to thrive; and the Nigerian public, who must wait for the benefits to materialise.
Bottom Line: NEMCEA 2026 will focus on monetisation and capital access. The digital media industry is growing. The question is whether the summit will help creators unlock the capital they need.