February 6, 2025, marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s creative and digital economy as SynergyCon 1.0 unveiled a bold initiative to redefine the future of the industry. The high-level cocktail event, themed “YOUR IP, YOUR FUTURE” – ‘Collaboration for Economic Growth,’ brought together Nigeria’s brightest minds from the creative, technology, legal/judicial, and finance sectors.

The event, held at the Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, was attended by distinguished guests, including the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Hon. Olatunbosun Alake, Lagos State Honorable Commissioner of Innovation, Science, and Technology.

In his address, Hon. Alake emphasized the state’s commitment to fostering innovation and creativity. The keynote speech was delivered by Hon. Justice Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju, JSC CFR, who offered profound insights on the jurisprudence of intellectual property, setting the stage for critical discussions on ownership, protection, and monetization of creative assets.

Other notable speakers included Her Excellency, Erelu Ambassador Dr. Olufolake Abdulrasaq, First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum; Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, Lagos State Commissioner of Youth and Social Development; and Ms. Chalya Shagaya, SSA to the President on Entrepreneurship Development (CIDE).

The event featured two power-packed panel discussions moderated by Ms. Ayodele Kotey and Mr. Adeayo Adebiyi. Industry giants, including Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Co-founder of Flutterwave and Andela; Mr. Adebayo Adedeji, GCEO of Wakanow; and Mr. Bizzle Osikoya, Founder of The Plug, shared their insights on the creative economy.

Mr. Deji Fayose, GCFO of FCMB Group Plc, delivered a compelling analysis of the size and potential of the Creative Economy, offering a financial perspective on how to scale the industry and unlock new opportunities for creatives.

SynergyCon 1.0 marked the beginning of a new era for Nigeria’s creative and digital economy. With the launch of CI Finesser, a game-changer for Nigeria’s and Africa’s creative and digital entrepreneurs, opportunities will no longer slip through the cracks, and finance will no longer be out of reach. Creativity will finally get the structure it deserves.

The Conveners, Hon. Alexander Olutimilehin Okunsanya, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Ci Finesser, and Engr. Femi Akinbote, Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder, Ci Finesser, expressed their deepest appreciation to all esteemed guests, speakers, and panelists for making the event a success.

To join the waitlist for CI Finesser, visit (link unavailable). The future of Nigeria’s creative and digital economy has never looked brighter.

CI Finesser is coming, and it’s poised to transform the creative and digital landscape in Nigeria and Africa. With CI Finesser, creatives will have access to a structured system that protects their intellectual property, provides financial access, and enables mass collaboration.

The waitlist is now open, and interested individuals can sign up to be part of this revolutionary movement. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of Nigeria’s creative and digital economy. Join the waitlist today!