In a major public-private push to future-proof the state’s dominant cultural sector, the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture (LSCAC) has unveiled plans for the maiden edition of the Eko Creative Summit 2026.
The landmark gathering, scheduled to take place on July 15, 2026, will be hosted at the iconic J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan—a venue that beautifully mirrors the summit’s core mission of anchoring modern innovation within deep-rooted heritage.
Running under the theme “Creative Skills for the Future: Empowering Lagos’ Next Generation of Creative Leaders,” the summit is designed as a high-impact sandbox. It will bring together state policymakers, creative entrepreneurs, institutional investors, and emerging talents under one roof to tackle the evolving demands of Africa’s booming “Orange Economy” (the creative and cultural industries).
Rhoda Johnson Media Company (RJM), a prominent cultural and media consultancy, is convening the summit as the official strategic
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