Nigerian actor and producer Chimezie Imo has been confirmed as a panellist at NECLive 2026, adding his experience across film, television and theatre to the event.
Imo has featured in several notable Nigerian productions, including Kasala, MTV Shuga, Eyimofe, Kasanova, Blood Covenant, Otiti and Breath of Life.
His performances have earned him industry recognition, including a nomination for Most Promising Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for Nimbe in 2020, a nomination for Acting at The Future Awards Africa the same year, and an AMVCA Best Actor nomination for Choke in 2023. In 2024, he received the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Trailblazer Award.
Beyond acting, Imo has expanded his work into film production. His credits include producing Strawberry Chinny, serving as associate producer on Five Figurine and working on Adam Bol, a Nigeria–Kazakhstan production.
He has also ventured into theatre with Project X…Almost Famous (2026), in which he serves as executive producer and lead performer, further extending his involvement in the creative industry.
Imo’s participation at NECLive 2026 will bring the perspective of a creative professional working across performance, production and stage storytelling to conversations about the future of Africa’s entertainment industry.
NECLive 2026 is scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 12, at Alliance Française de Lagos, Ikoyi
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Originally published by TheNet — Adedeji Adeyanju.
