Register for Day 2 of the 2013 Social Media Week Lagos Live Series with Olusegun Obasanjo, Tonye Cole, Chocolate City Artistes & More – Tuesday 19th February 2013 | Schedule

A total of 25 major events will take place today Tuesday 19th February 2013 – Day 2 of Social Media Week Lagos for attendees to determine which event to attend and register.

We start it. You spread it. Naija Gist
Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: MACE Hub: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island, Lagos
Register to attend this event here – http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/?id=54136
Twitter Conversation Hashtag: #smwbattabox

The hosts of “Two angry men” from BattaBox.com (Nigeria’s only user led entertainment and news video site) will initiate a series of conversations formed from battabox’s own videos with the most views over the last year. Some are very funny and will have you rolling with laughter, some will surprise you and some are thought provoking.

All are 100% Nigerian uncut and will leave you wanting to continue the conversation. This event is for gist lovers who can’t get enough of just how amazing, crazy, dramatic, we are as Nigerians. It is also for all non-Nigerians to experience our diversity and joie de vivre and Nigerians in the diaspora missing home and not willing to sit through 3 hours of a Nollywood movie. Hosted by James Amuta.

Marketing (Social Media, PR, Branding) as A Tool For Changing Perceptions and Aiding the Development of Africa
Time: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: MACE Hub: Terra Kulture Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island, Lagos
Register to attend here – http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/?id=54642
Twitter Conversation Hashtag: #smwmarketing

If leveraged the right way Marketing (Social Media, Public Relations, Branding) can be a powerful tool in changing the global perception and conversation pertaining to Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Changing the global perception of both Nigeria and the continent can aid the development of the Africa. Nevertheless simply pushing positive stories is not the answer, several other crucial elements need to be in place and this panel will discuss what the media needs in order to be interested in covering news items that can alter conversations and help change perceptions.

This panel is hosted by C Moore Media (CMM) International Public Relations, a boutique international public relations and communications consultancy. Headquartered out of New York City, US with strategic partners in the UK, Caribbean and Nigeria, CMM specializes in national and international corporate communications, media relations, strategy, and branding in the US and UK general and multicultural markets. CMM also specializes in working with African organizations based in Africa, US and Europe.

Music For The Masses…How Eskimi and iROKING Teamed Up To Put Music In The Hands of Every African
Time: 11 AM -12:30 PM
Venue: BIT Hub: Porsche Centre 179 Akin Adesola Victoria Island, Lagos
Register to attend here – http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/?id=56965
Twitter Conversation Hashtag: #smwmusicformasses

Nubi Kayode of Otekbits sits with Vytas Paukstys of Eskimi and Michael Ugwu of iROKING to talk about the intersection of music, mobile and social, how they engage their audience and the important of collaboration and partnerships. Vystas and Michael will also talk about the partnership between Eskimi and Iroking and how it came about. Q+A will follow the talk.

The Storm Experience: Tola Odunsi Talks
Time: 1 PM – 2:30 PM
Venue: MACE Hub: Terra Kulture Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island, Lagos. Time:1pm – 2:30pm
Register to attend here –  http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/?id=51447
Twitter conversation Hash Tag: #smwTolatalks

As part of SMW’s Billboard Music Day Tola Odunsi will lead an engaging presentation exploring how brands are using social media to interact with musicians, celebrities and other other talent.

• How are brands engaging talent?
• How does talent benefit from building social media relationships?
• How can artistes secure endorsement deals with brands wishing to reach new audiences? Presentation followed by a Q/A session

This insightful and interactive session will be handled by Tola Odunsi, a TV and music video director with numerous production credits listed under his alter ego “Bobby Boulders”. As an executive he drives Storm 360 Records and is the key manager for its roster of acclaimed music talents. Tola manages relationships between talents and corporate brands and has a clear understanding of how to unlock value for brands seeking activation in the lifestyle space.

Africa 2.0 presents An Evening With Leaders Featuring Honoured Guest H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Venue: BIT Hub: Porsche Centre, 179 Akin Adesola Victoria Island, Lagos
Twitter conversation Hash Tag: #smwAfricaLeaders

Former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the Africa 2.0 Advisory Board, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo will head a delegation of leaders whose aim is to foster intergenerational dialogue during the event while exploring the possibility of leveraging social media and digital tools to move Africa forward.
Young and emerging leaders including Tonye Cole (CEO of Sahara Energy and chapter head of Africa 2.0 Nigeria), Uche Pedro, (Managing Director and Founder of premier entertainment, fashion and lifestyle website BellaNaija.com) and other dynamic emerging leaders will also be in attendance. This session will be moderated by award-winning journalist and Social Media Week co-producer Nkiru Asika.

Tuesday Ofiicial Closing Party
SMW Lagos Live: Chocolate City presents The Choc City Fam
Time: 8 PM – 11 PM
Venue: MACE Hub: Terra Kulture Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island, Lagos
Register to attend here – http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/?id=55677
Twitter conversation Hash Tag: #SMWLagoslive

The Choc City Fam Live featuring MI, Ice Prince, Brymo, Jesse Jagz, Pryse DJ Caise, Nosa and Victoria Kimani is part of the SMW Lagos Live Series. Taking place every night to give attendees a fun way to close out their conference day.

Have fun and let us know how your day goes.