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The creative artistes, who participated in this year’s
edition of Lagos Comic Con, got a booster from Heritage Bank Plc as the
financial powerhouse allayed their fears over inaccessibility of funds for
operators in the industry.
Speaking at the 6th edition of Lagos
Comic 2017, held at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, Chubike Agu
of the Corporate Communications Department of Heritage Bank; commended the
audience at the annual event for their perseverance despite all hurdles against
them.
Agu disclosed that at Heritage Bank, our quest to
create wealth across the nation is sacrosanct. According to him, Heritage Bank
is known for its paradigm, Timeless Wealth Parter, and it is living
up to it; as it gives due financial support to the various sectors of the
nation’s economy.
He stated that Heritage Bank developed interest
in Lagos Comic Convention; whose sixth edition held this year;
because of the economic potential abound in the industry. Agu noted that with
the degree of expertise exhibited by the participating artists in the areas of
comics, animation, and gaming film, the future is bright for the creative
industry in Nigeria.
Ayodele Elegba, the Convener of Lagos Comic Con (LCC)
and Founder, Mustard seed Communication International; explained that the motive
of organising the event is to empower the participating creative artists and
others.
Our target audience, he stated, includes “The
entrepreneurs, artists (both veteran and young), and even prospective
investors. We do this with keen eyes on the desired future we are building
together and not forgetting, even for a second, to always be worthy
representatives of our rich cultural heritage in the message of our arts.”
The annual event, which had as its theme this
year, Empower, Heritage and Future, has grown from 300
guests in 2012 into Africa’s biggest geek event with over 3000 visitors in
2016. No fewer than 5000 people attended the programme this year.
Elegba said what stands LCC out from other events is
the raw energy and excitement in the air during the event. According to him, “Lagos
Comic Con is a geek marketplace on steroids; it is a Mecca for geeks
just like you see in America at the San-Diego Comic Con. Over the years, LCC
has driven growth and quality output in contents in the creative industry. This
is because of the networking platform it presents where creators get to meet
others who are doing amazing thing. Artists get to see what others are doing
and go away challenged to step up their game.”
Aside from exhibitions, awards, competitions and stage
performances, Lagos Comic Con, also hosts numerous workshops
and panel discussions on industry relevant topics with speakers from all over
the world. Some of the speakers at the event are: Tristan Schafer of Old Soul
Films, South Africa; Comfort Arthur, a British born animation film maker; and
Stuart Forest, CEO of Triggerfish Animation Studio in South Africa.
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