The Muvmnt Studio, the creative force behind Nigeria’s first podcast festival, has announced the return of PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories, scheduled to take place on September 25, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, PodFest Naija returns as the country’s premier gathering for storytellers, podcasters, creators, brands, and culture shapers. The 2026 festival will feature a diverse lineup of influential voices who continue to shape conversations, communities, and culture across Nigeria and beyond.
Created as a convergence point for the storytelling ecosystem, PodFest Naija exists to celebrate, collaborate, innovate, and support storytellers as they elevate their craft. Attendees can look forward to insightful conversations that explore the future of storytelling, evolving audience behaviours, emerging tools and platforms, and the power of authentic narratives. Beyond the discussions, the festival offers opportunities for meaningful engagement with some of the country’s most beloved creators and storytellers, who will share personal experiences and lessons from their journeys across specially curated themed stages.
“Storytelling remains the heartbeat of meaningful communication,” said Tosin Adefeko, Curator of PodFest Naija and Chief Executive Officer of AT3 Resources – The Muvmnt Agency.
“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 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.”
Podfest Naija is the creative economy’s signal to the ecosystem that our voices, stories, and community deserve to be seen, heard, and invested in. This year’s festival will feature specially curated stages hosted by some of Nigeria’s most influential voices across finance, branding, culture, health, relationships, and public discourse, including Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Olushola Olaleye, Ife Durosinmi-Etti, Aproko Doctor, Joro Olomofin, Tochukwu Macfoy (Dr Foy), Babajide Ogunsanwo, and Francesca Uriri. They will be joined by an impressive lineup of speakers and storytellers, including Grace Ofure, Ify Mogekwu, Abdulhafees Adelani, Bola Balogun, Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, Adefunke Arowolo, Audu Maikori, Morenike Molehin, Tomike Adeoye, Anthony Wolve, Adefunke Arowolo, William Benson, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Audrey Abayomi, Bola Balogun, and many more.
Beyond the main stage conversations and the Next Big Podcaster talent discovery initiative, designed to spotlight and support emerging podcast voices across Nigeria, PodFest Naija 2026 will also feature a Spotify-led masterclass, providing creators with practical insights to grow and sustain impactful platforms. An interactive exhibition arena will give brands the opportunity to showcase products and services, connect directly with attendees, and engage with one of Nigeria’s most vibrant and influential creative communities.
The festival is proudly supported by Eventful Nigeria, MTN, Fan Milk, Eve Essentials, and UAC, among other leading brands, further cementing PodFest Naija’s position as the definitive gathering for Nigeria’s podcasting and storytelling community.
