Kwara Creatives Collective holds first media & influencers dialogue in Ilorin
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho –
The Kwara Creatives Collective, a media and creative industry advocacy group led by Habeeb Ishowo, popularly known as Justice Visuals, hosted its inaugural Media & Influencers Dialogue on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Bambi Resort, GRA, Ilorin.
The event, which ran from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, attracted over 50 key figures from Kwara’s growing media and creative sectors.
The dialogue provided a platform for broadcasters, bloggers, influencers, and media personalities to engage in discussions about the future of the state’s creative industry.
Key issues addressed included enhancing visibility for local creatives, establishing fair pricing and brand partnerships, and promoting media responsibility. The event also emphasised the importance of collaboration over competition within the sector.
Participants agreed that Kwara is rich in untapped creative talent and expressed a collective commitment to working together to strengthen the local creative economy.
A significant highlight of the event was the consensus on the crucial role of media in shaping a positive and accurate narrative around the state’s emerging creative scene.
In closing, the Kwara Creatives Collective reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining the momentum and launching additional initiatives to empower local creatives. Stakeholders expressed optimism that the dialogue marked the beginning of a broader movement aimed at positioning Kwara as a leading force in Nigeria’s cultural and media landscape.
