The Art Meets Enterprise: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest Photography Conference of 2025
Lagos came alive with creative energy as the Business of Photography Conference (BOP) 2025 transformed the city into a hub of visual storytelling and entrepreneurship for five action-packed days. Under the theme “The Art of Enterprise,” the conference brought together Nigeria’s finest photographers, media moguls, and creative minds to explore the delicate balance between artistic passion and business success.
Spread across the ultramodern DAP Experience Centre and the prestigious Landmark Event Centre, this year’s edition kicked off with a nostalgic cocktail evening featuring “BOP Over the Years” – setting the perfect mood for what would become a landmark event in Nigeria’s creative calendar.
The main conference, powered by the Africa Creative Market (ACM), featured heavyweight speakers including Hon. Aisha Adamu Augie and industry titans sharing insights on turning lens craft into profit. Photography veterans like Bayo Omoboriowo and Kelechi Amadi-Obi joined forces with media personality Do2dtun and fashion guru Mai Atafo to tackle pressing issues facing creative entrepreneurs.
In a series of dynamic panel discussions, industry leaders shared their success secrets. The “Creative Hustle” session saw Do2dtun, Aisha Augie-Kuta, and Bayo Omoboriowo breaking down the art of monetizing passion, while successful entrepreneurs like Solape Akinpelu of Hervest and Nkechi Eze of Aso Ebi Bella shared their journeys in building purpose-driven businesses.
The conference wasn’t just talk – practical masterclasses covered everything from wellness to legal matters, with experts like Oyin Talabi and Nnenna Onyewuchi delivering hands-on training. The excitement peaked during the Speed Pitch session, where nine ambitious entrepreneurs presented their ideas to top investors including representatives from Utica Capital and Ventures Platform.
As the curtains fell on BOP 2025, convener Kola Oshalusi emphasized that the real work begins after the conference, encouraging participants to implement their learnings. Project Manager Deborah Okoloigwe echoed this sentiment, highlighting how the conference successfully merged creativity with practical business skills.
With its powerful combination of artistic vision and business acumen, BOP 2025 has once again proven why it’s Africa’s premier platform for photographers looking to turn their passion into prosperity. As the photography community eagerly awaits BOP 2026, one thing is clear – the future of Nigerian photography is looking brighter than ever through the lens of enterprise.
