{
  "id": 5695855,
  "title": "PodFest Naija Returns September 25, Unites Nigeria’s Storytellers, Creators",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/podfest-naija-returns-september-25-unites-nigerias-storytellers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T02:13:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/05/podfest-naija-returns-september-25-unites-nigerias-storytellers-creators/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "PodFest Naija, a two-day festival celebrating Nigeria's rapidly growing storytelling and creative ecosystem, is set to return on September 25, 2026, at Harbour Point in Lagos. Organized by The Muvmnt Studio, the festival aims to unite podcasters, creators, storytellers, brands, and enthusiasts under one platform to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and networking. With over 1,200 creators and 40 storytellers attending the inaugural edition in 2025, the 2026 edition promises an expanded program featuring notable speakers and stage hosts such as Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Audu Maikori, and Toolz. The festival's four pillars—Celebration, Collaboration, Innovation, and Learning—will provide participants with opportunities to engage in panel discussions, masterclasses, and networking sessions, ultimately aiming to advance their careers, platforms, and businesses. A key highlight of the festival will be the Next Big Podcaster talent discovery initiative, which seeks to identify and spotlight emerging podcast voices across Nigeria, connecting new talent to the wider creative ecosystem.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}