Gbenga Omotoso, Omojuwa, Asika to speak at Bodex social media hangout Oct 21

Bodex Media, a communications agency in Nigeria, will hold its 4th annual social media hangout on October 21.

In a statement on Friday, Bodex Hungbo, convener of the event, said this year’s hangout will have speakers deliberating on the role of social media in “personal prosperity and entrepreneurial expansion”.

Hungbo said the theme of the programme is “Social media: Hope or hubris”, and will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.

Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos commissioner for information and strategy, will be the speaker, while Obi Asika, convener of Omniverse, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

She said the event would have in attendance influential media practitioners, social media influencers, entertainment executives, government officials, content creators, among other creative leaders.

“Engaging discussions will also be held around the undeniable role of social media in deepening democracy, galvanizing national advancement and also propelling civic participation, particularly around the use of social media by politicians, their political acolytes and other electoral candidates to mobilize support, create awareness and drive engagement,” the statement reads.

“Attendees will also be able to listen and engage discussants as they explore social media as a tactical tool for social change.”

Media professionals to be present at the event include Morayo Afolabi-Brown, media consultant, author and ‘Your View’ on TVC host; Japhet Omojuwa, author and political analyst; and Dayo Israel, All Progressives Congress (APC) national youth leader.

Others are Mariam Bakre, an influencer; Melody Gabriel, singer; Dami Adenuga, a project and talent management expert; and Uzoamaka Orakwue, a lawyer and consultant; among others.

The convener added that the hangout creates a civic engagement platform that unites everyone through digital and traditional media platforms.

“Bodex Media has promised this year’s edition to be impactful and fun with opportunities for networking with attendees and celebrities from all walks of life,” she added.

“The guests, speakers, moderators, media practitioners, content creators, fans, online participants and the general public are promised an experience to remember at BSMH4.”

To be part of the event, visit the website to register.