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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