The seventh anniversary of Real Talk With Kike, a popular Nigerian talk show, is set to take place on October 10, 2026, at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. The event will be headlined by prominent figures, including Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Hamzat, and Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, Kola Adesina. The anniversary celebration also marks over 20 years of broadcasting career of the show's host, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati.
Other notable speakers at the event include Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited, Vlassis Liakouris, and Founder of Rise Network, Dr. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji. Chairman of the board of Ecobank Nigeria, Mrs. Bola Adesola, will deliver a goodwill message at the event. The anniversary celebration will focus on the theme, "The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building."
The event will examine the roles of governance, business, innovation, and media in Nigeria's development. Dr. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise, and innovation. Dr. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development, and innovation.
Mrs. Adesola will bring a corporate governance and financial-sector perspective to the discussion. The anniversary celebration will bring together policymakers, business executives, media professionals, creatives, and other guests who have been associated with Real Talk With Kike since its inception. The program has spent the past seven years providing a platform for discussions on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture, and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.
According to the organizers, Real Talk With Kike has established itself as a prominent platform for discussing critical issues in Nigeria. The show's host, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, is celebrating over two decades in the Nigerian media industry. The October event will combine the program's seventh anniversary with this milestone in Abati's broadcasting career.
The event is expected to attract a diverse range of attendees, including policymakers, business leaders, and media professionals. The organizers aim to create a platform for meaningful discussions and networking opportunities. The theme of the event reflects the program's focus on promoting leadership, innovation, and nation-building in Nigeria.
The anniversary celebration of Real Talk With Kike is set to be a significant event in Nigeria's media and business calendar. With a diverse range of speakers and attendees, the event promises to be a valuable platform for discussions and networking. The program's focus on leadership, innovation, and nation-building is expected to resonate with attendees and contribute to the country's development.
Key points
- The event will focus on the theme, "The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building."
- Dr. Kadiri Hamzat, Kola Adesina, and other notable speakers will share perspectives on governance, business, innovation, and media in Nigeria's development.
- The anniversary celebration marks over 20 years of broadcasting career of the show's host, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, and seven years of Real Talk With Kike.
