BellaNaija Next Gen Creator House Brought Young Creators Together to Learn, Build & Create With Google Gemini

On 25 June 2026, BellaNaija brought together some of Nigeria’s most promising young creators, industry leaders, and technology experts in Lagos for the BellaNaija Next Gen Creator House, a full-day immersive workshop built for the next generation of African creators, in partnership with Google Gemini.

The event, designed for creators between the ages of 18 and 25, was as hands-on as it was inspiring. Through workshops, mentorship sessions, creator challenges, and interactive discussions, participants gained practical knowledge in content creation, storytelling, personal branding, audience growth, and the responsible use of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. From panel sessions to presentations and live Google Gemini sessions, young creators learnt directly from some of the most respected names in Nigeria’s creative industry: Toke Makinwa, Tosin Ajibade, Uzoamaka Power, and Taiwo Kola–Ogunlade.

Emerging digital storytellers, journalists, and lifestyle creators engage with industry speakers during the educational masterclasses in Lagos.

The conversations were as practical as they were candid. Toke Makinwa encouraged creators to be hungry for success, following their paths and dreams regardless of how unconventional they might look. Enioluwa Adeoluwa pushed back against the idea of treating content creation as a hobby, telling attendees to bring the same structure to their craft that any professional would bring to a career. “You should provide structure around what you do, have your work hours, and team if you can afford it. Above all, create,” he said.

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