PodFest Naija Returns September 25 with Nigeria’s Leading Storytellers, Creators, Brands

PodFest Naija, recognized as Nigeria's foremost podcast festival, is set to return on September 25, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organized by The Muvmnt Studio, the festival serves as a vital convergence point for the nation's storytelling ecosystem, bringing together podcasters, creators, brands, and culture shapers.

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Storytelling remains the heartbeat of meaningful communication.

Building on the success of its previous edition, PodFest Naija 2026 promises a diverse lineup of influential voices who are actively shaping conversations and culture across Nigeria and beyond. The festival's core mission is to celebrate, foster collaboration, and drive innovation within the storytelling community, empowering creators to elevate their craft. Attendees can anticipate insightful discussions on the future of storytelling, evolving audience behaviors, emerging tools, and the impact of authentic narratives.

Tosin Adefeko, Curator of PodFest Naija and CEO of AT3 Resources – The Muvmnt Agency, highlighted the evolving landscape of communication. "Storytelling remains the heartbeat of meaningful communication," Adefeko stated. "Consumers have become storytellers in their own right, shaping narratives, influencing culture, and driving conversations. Yet, despite the growth of the ecosystem, many creators were still operating in silos. No one was gathering the tribe."

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At The Muvmnt Agency, we recognised a major shift: consumers have become storytellers in their own right, shaping narratives, influencing culture, and driving conversations. Yet, despite the growth of the ecosystem, many creators were still operating in silos. No one was gathering the tribe.

PodFest Naija was conceived to bridge this gap, validating the power of storytelling. This year's event will feature specially curated stages hosted by prominent Nigerian figures in finance, branding, culture, health, relationships, and public discourse. The festival will also include the Next Big Podcaster talent discovery initiative, aimed at spotlighting emerging talent within the podcasting industry.

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PodFest Naija was our response to that gap. The success of our first edition validated the power and potential of storytelling. This year, we are bringing together an even broader and more influential community of voices to amplify consumer-led narratives, foster deeper connections, and strengthen the storytelling ecosystem.