Target Audience: 150 handpicked founders, creators, media strategists, and tech builders
Registration Process: Vetted selection via online Expression of Interest application
At least 150 founders, digital creators, and emerging leaders from across Nigeria’s technology, media, and business ecosystems are preparing to gather in Lagos on November 14, 2026, for the inaugural Founders & Creators Hangout. The one-day immersive event focuses on fostering peer-to-peer collaboration, practical innovation, and strategic partnerships among professionals building for the African continent.
Spearheaded by media strategist Henshaw Jacobson, founder of digital platforms Naira Diary and QliqMedia, the gathering offers a curated environment where builders can exchange actionable insights on business growth, content monetization, and brand development in Africa’s fast-moving digital economy.Unlike conventional business summits that rely heavily on scripted keynotes, the Lagos hangout is structured around peer discussions, open networking, and shared operational experiences. The sessions will tackle real-world topics including startup resilience, marketing strategy, digital monetization, tech integration, and community leadership.According to Jacobson, the goal is to shift the conversation away from curated online success stories toward transparent discussions about operational hurdles, market pivots, and the practical realities of scaling sustainable enterprises in Nigeria.
Featured Voices Shaping Technology, Media, and Community Growth
The program highlights insights from five experienced leaders who have built prominent brands across the continent’s tech and creative sectors:
Princess Adeyinka: Founder of Happy Coffee and convener of the Lagos Coffee Festival, advocating for agricultural value addition and youth entrepreneurship.
Cynthia (Digital Witch): Tech educator and founder of the Digital Witch Support Community, which has upskilled over 200,000 Africans in digital competencies and remote work.
Prince (PGO): Media entrepreneur, host of the Before Tomorrow Comes Podcast, and founder of Trispark Group and The Bloggers Forum.
Shedrack: Marketing communications specialist and founder of agency firm Outsaurce.
Henshaw Jacobson: Media consultant and publisher heading both Naira Diary and QliqMedia.
How to Join the Exclusive Lagos Gathering
To ensure meaningful networking and high engagement, attendance is capped at 150 participants. Interested founders, creators, and business executives must complete an online expression of interest form, which will undergo a vetting review to ensure a balanced representation of industries.
By bringing digital interactions into a physical setting, joint organizers Naira Diary and QliqMedia aim to establish a recurring platform that turns informal conversations into long-term commercial partnerships across Africa.
