AAAN Launches 21st Lagos Advertising Festival with New Board

The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) announced the commencement of the 21st edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) during a press conference in Lagos, led by the newly re-elected President, Lanre Adisa. A new leadership board for LAIF was also introduced, with Funke Adekola as President and Jumoke Akinyele as Vice President, among others.

Adisa described this year's theme, “From Glitch to Great,” as a reminder that achieving greatness involves overcoming challenges and learning from failures. He expressed AAAN's commitment to elevating LAIF to a globally recognized standard of creative excellence, comparable to prestigious international awards.

Funke Adekola emphasized the new board's dedication to building on past successes and creating a festival that reflects the evolving creative industry. She stated that the board aims to position LAIF as a catalyst for future African creativity, focusing on both excellence and cultural impact.