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A one-day workshop designed to give actors, models, and content creators real access to the industry professionals shaping Nigeria’s entertainment landscape.
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About The Event
The Criterion is an intimate, one-day experience created to address something we see constantly in the industry — emerging creatives with undeniable talent but no real access to the professionals who could change the trajectory of their careers.
We’re bringing together respected industry figures to share their expertise with a curated room of actors, models, and content creators. The format is intentional — no crowded panels, no surface-level talks. Just honest, impactful conversations between people who have built careers and people who are working to build theirs.
Why Attend
Direct access to professionals who have built careers in Nollywood, casting, production, and entertainment law — people who are usually behind closed doors.
No fluff. Practical sessions on how to audition better, position your brand, understand contracts, and navigate the business side of entertainment.
An intimate setting means you actually meet people — not just sit in an audience. Speakers, fellow creatives, and potential collaborators, all in one space.
A live, no-holds-barred session where selected attendees get direct feedback from the panel on their portfolio, career strategy, or creative direction.
Walk in wondering what’s next. Walk out with a clearer sense of direction, knowing exactly what steps to take and what mistakes to avoid.
Professional photos and video content from the day — material you can use for your own brand and portfolio long after the event ends.
The Lineup
Talent Manager | Platform Builder | Producer
Convener
Casting Director | Producer | Content Builder
ConfirmedAward-Winning Director
Reveal Coming SoonEntertainment Lawyer
Reveal Coming SoonCareer Positioning & Image
Reveal Coming SoonThe Day
Check-in, welcome pack collection, and networking
Setting the stage — the vision behind The Criterion
Industry deep-dives from confirmed speakers
Connect with speakers and fellow creatives
Continued speaker sessions and panels
Selected attendees get live feedback from the panel
Final words, photos, and open networking
Invest In Your Career
Early Bird
₦40,000
Limited slots available
Standard
₦50,000
Regular admission
Group of 3
₦135,000
₦45,000 per person · Save ₦15,000
The Location
Plot 9, Gbagada Industrial Scheme,
Beside UPS, Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway,
Lagos, Nigeria.
A premium, purpose-built event space in the heart of Gbagada — designed for intimate, high-impact gatherings.
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The Criterion is built for actors, models, and content creators in Nigeria who are serious about building real careers in the entertainment industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this is for you.
A full day of speaker sessions, panels, networking opportunities, lunch, and the Hot Seat — a live feedback session where selected attendees get direct advice from the panel. Expect honest conversations, not motivational fluff.
The Criterion is deliberately kept small. This isn’t a conference with hundreds of people — it’s a curated room where every attendee gets genuine face time with the speakers and real value from the day. Seats are limited, so we recommend securing yours early.
Full-day access to all speaker sessions and panels, a welcome pack with materials, lunch and refreshments, networking access, and professional event content (photos and video) you can use for your portfolio.
The Hot Seat is a live session where selected attendees present their portfolio, career strategy, or creative direction and receive direct, unfiltered feedback from the speaker panel. It’s one of the most valuable parts of the day.
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can’t make it, you can transfer your ticket to someone else — just contact us at least 48 hours before the event.
All tickets are purchased securely through Paystack. You can pay with your debit card, bank transfer, or USSD. Click any “Get Tickets” button on this page to proceed to payment.
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