A cross-continental lineup of entertainment heavyweights, including Annie Macauley, Swanky Jerry, Qing Madi, Phina, Levixone, Makhadzi, Ariel Shenney, Kaffy, Lil Saako and Olisa Adibua, have been confirmed for Showbiz101 2026, a seven-day creative industry programme organised by bridgeAFRIC and set for Lagos.
The programme will run from Tuesday 23 June to Tuesday,30 June,2026 featuring workshops, masterclasses, music production camps, networking sessions, parties and sightseeing activities.
Organisers said sessions will hold at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, while a private creative hub equipped with studios, media lounges and collaborative spaces will host the music camp, designed to deepen industry knowledge and expand global access for African creatives.
According to the schedule, the event opens on June 23 with arrivals and media interviews, followed by workshops and a welcome party on June 24. Music creation sessions and masterclasses will run from June 25 to 27, while June 28 will feature a listening party showcasing records produced during the camp. The programme concludes with networking and cultural activities through June 30.
However, attention has shifted to the star-studded lineup of panelists and facilitators from across the world, expected to drive the sessions across music, fashion, film and entertainment business.
Confirmed names include Annie Macauley, Swanky Jerry, Qing Madi, Phina, Enioluwa, Jupiter, Wendy Harawa, Makhadzi, Levixone, Foxxmade It, Tamsir, , Sat B, Clarence Peters and Lil Saako.
Others are Kaffy, Jahzeal, DJ Slyking, Olisa Adibua, Yvonne Jegede, Mike Dada AFRIMA President & Patron of bridgeAFRIC and Eric Bellamy of Live Nation France, forming a blend of creatives, executives and industry decision-makers.
The 2026 edition will also feature a female-focused initiative in partnership with the French government through Institut Français, aimed at supporting a cohort of women in music through mentorship, financial literacy and studio access across Cameroon, Nigeria and Ghana.
Organisers said the selection reflects the programme’s goal of exposing African creatives to “real industry voices shaping the global entertainment ecosystem,” adding that Showbiz101 is designed to bridge knowledge gaps and expand international access.
Commenting, Victoria Nkong,founder, bridgeAfric said people should expect more this year because it would be more impactful.
‘We have a lot more artistes from around Africa and this year we have a female cohort called Amplify.her in partnership with L’Institut Francais de Paris’ she disclosed
The project which started in 2020 as a virtual project has grown each year since then, this is the 4th edition since 2020
Nkong said she is passionate about developing African talents because Africa is blessed with a lot of talented youth who just need education, mentorship and investment to help build a sustainable career
Founded by Victoria Remi Nkong, bridgeAFRIC described Showbiz101 as part of its mission to connect African creatives with global opportunities through talent development, touring, festivals and capacity building.
