There’s a clear borderline between power, influence and popularity. The
powerful guys are not just the popular and influential celebrities in
the spotlight. They are always behind the scene, spinning the money and
influencing decisions and policies that affect the industry. In this
special report we bring you a list of 15 most powerful men in the
Nigerian entertainment scene. Read below;
Ali Baba is the undisputed king of Comedy in Nigeria. With over two
decades in the game, Ali Baba, who pioneered stand-up comedy in the
country, nurtured the trade into profitability and continues to use his
influence to hold up the platform for others to shine. Not competing
with some of those he trained, having repackaged his brand even more,
Ali Baba is the king on his lane and a comedian of immense repute....
Emeka Mba
Emeka Mba is one of the very powerful Nigerian men in the entertainment
industry. He was appointed Director General of the NBC on May 9, 2013 by
Nigeria’s outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan and he assumed duty on
May 15, 2013. He has over 23 years cross-functional experience in the
converged fields of media & broadcasting, communications technology,
and regulatory policy management. Prior to his appointment, Emeka had
served for seven years between 2005 and July 2012 as Director General of
the National Film and Video Censors Board. While at the NFVCB, he
undertook ground-breaking work in restructuring the Nigerian film
industry...
Tony Okoroji
He is the Chairman of COSON (Copyright Society of Nigeria). Okoroji has
always been in the corridors of power when it comes to the Nigerian
entertainment industry. At 29, he was elected National President of
Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). Despite being the
youngest president in the history of the association, he went on to
transform the hitherto, little known body into one of the nation’s most
powerful professional associations. Since the birth of COSON, he has
been in the forefront of fighting to ensure Nigerian artistes are duly
compensated for the intellectual property they create. Rasaq Abdullahi
He’s the boss of Corporate Pictures and also doubles as the chairman of
the Nollywood Marketers Association. In the last decade, he’s pumped
millions of Naira into the movie industry. With his power and wealth, he
plays a major role in determining what movies the masses get to see.
Sam Onyemelukwe
Sam Onyemelukwe is the Vice President of Trace TV. He got the license to
operate the company in the West and Anglophone Africa in 2009. Since
then, his revolutionary strategies have propelled the station and made
it a household name on the African continent and in exchange, Sam became
a very powerful force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry.
Sam is a Nigerian, born to an American mum and is reputed to have signed
the popular female group, KUSH in 2001.
John Ugbe
The
name, MultiChoice surely rings a bell anywhere it’s mentioned. John
Ugbe is the Managing Director of the firm in Nigeria and the University
of Liverpool graduate has been extremely influential in the growth of
entertainment in Nigeria and Africa as a whole by creating platforms
that enable the art excel. Michael Ikpoki.
Michael Ikpoki
He is the chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria and it’s no doubt that
the telecoms giant plays big in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Ikpoki studied General Management Programme at the Harvard Business
School before joining MTN in 2001 as a regulatory advisor. He has been
hugely instrumental in the telecommunication firm’s endorsement of
Nigerian entertainers....
Roberts Orya
He is the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NEXIM Bank. Roberts Orya
attended University of Ibadan, Nigeria and graduated with an M.Sc in
Banking and Finance. His experience spans over 29 years in Banking and
Finance, covering Investment, Commercial and Mortgage Banking, having
worked in several financial institutions. He sits atop one of the most
powerful financial institutions when it comes to entertainment,
especially with the funds of Goodluck Jonathan-led administration’s
intervention fund for the industry in his coffers. Ayo Animashaun...
Ayo Animashaun
Looking through the past decade in the Nigerian entertainment industry,
Animashaun, through his Smooth Promotions Productions, has left an
indelible mark at every turn. The 45-year-old has launched some of the
most relevant entertainment platforms, including the most respected
award ceremony, The Headies and the 24-hour channel, Hip TV on DSTV,
which celebrated 324 days of transmission in September 2014.
Abdulsamad Rabiu
A Forbes recognised billionaire, Rabiu is the Chairman, Board of
Directors, Bank of Industry. The bank’s recent endorsement of 2face,
Vector, Brymo and others, further emphasizes the bank’s commitment
towards the growth of entertainment. And it no doubt positions Rabiu as
one of the industry’s most powerful players
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Wale Adenuga
He is the Chairman and Executive Producer of WAP TV. A 1974 graduate of
Business Administration from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Adenuga,
MFR, is the brain behind the popular telenovelas that have produced
countless stars. Some of his projects include: This Life, Super Story,
Papa Ajasco, Nnena and Friends among others. In 2009, Wale Adenuga was
conferred with the national award of Member of The Federal Republic
(MFR) by the late President Musa Yar’Adua, in acknowledgement of his
immense contributions to the growth and development of the country.
Alex Okosi
Media Entrepreneur, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of
Viacom International, Africa, Okosi continues to showcase Africa to the
world, via the MTV, BET, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central platforms. Alex
Okosi is one of the top shots determining the present and future of
entertainment on TV and stations under his command are getting daily
commendations from youth in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large,
making Okosi a reference point in the entertainment scene.
Chris Ubosi
Chris Ubosi is the CEO of Megalectrics Limited (owners of Naija FM, Beat
99.9 FM, Classic Fm and Beat FM Ibadan.) Take these stations out of
Nigerian entertainment and a huge void would be created, thus making
Chris a powerful personality in Nigerian entertainment....
Amin Mousalli
Believed to have his roots in Lebanon, Amin has contributed to the
Nigerian entertainment industry for several years. He actually started
doing business in the country way back in 1975 with his AIM
architectural company. His foray into broadcasting drove Amin Mousalli
to establish the radio stations, Cool FM and Wazobia FM and later,
Nigeria Info, with his daughter, Evita at the helm of affairs. Like an
Oliver Twist, ever wanting more, Amin recently added to his broadcasting
empire with Cool TV and We TV in September 2014. The radio stations
have not only become some of the biggest outfits in Nigerian
broadcasting, reaching millions in four different cities, they are now
complemented with the new TV stations.
Tajuddeen Adepetu
He’s one of Africa’s most respected media moguls, CEO SoundCity, ONTV.
Tajuddeen Adepetu is also responsible for several TV programmes and
series. He had also, in 2014, built Spice TV to a strong position, while
returning to the concert scene, with the Soundcity Blast.
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