As Africa’s broadcasting and media ecosystem continues to evolve, the West Africa Broadcasting and Digital Media Convention 2025 is set to be a landmark platform for fostering digital innovation and collaboration. One of the most anticipated contributors to this year’s event is Professor Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju, Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure and shared services provider.
Speaking ahead of the Broadcasters Convention – West Africa, Prof. Adeyanju expressed excitement about his participation and outlined Galaxy Backbone’s strategic motivation for joining the industry dialogue at the Convention, which will take place in Lagos on 6–7 August 2025.
“As Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone is deeply committed to fostering collaboration across sectors critical to our nation’s digital transformation,” Prof. Adeyanju noted. “The broadcasting and media industry sits at the intersection of communication, technology, and public engagement, and plays a key role in shaping public perception and awareness around innovation.”
Galaxy Backbone’s participation aligns with its mission to empower public and private institutions through robust digital infrastructure, cloud technology, and secure connectivity. Prof. Adeyanju emphasised that the Broadcasters Convention is a valuable opportunity to share strategic insights, deepen partnerships, and champion a digitally resilient media ecosystem.
Prof. Adeyanju also identified several critical challenges facing Africa’s broadcast media sector. Chief among them is the lack of high-speed digital infrastructure supporting content convergence and secure distribution.
“Many media organisations across the continent are grappling with limited access to reliable connectivity, low cloud adoption, and weak cybersecurity frameworks,” he said. “These gaps slow down content delivery and expose institutions to increasing data vulnerabilities.”
He also pointed to the skills gap within the industry, calling for a coordinated investment in training and talent development and progressive policy and funding models that support innovation and sustainability in a digital-first economy.
According to Prof. Adeyanju, overcoming these challenges will require collaboration between the government, technology providers, and media stakeholders. He reiterated Galaxy Backbone’s commitment to being the sector’s trusted digital partner, offering end-to-end support from cloud infrastructure to cybersecurity services.
“We see these challenges as opportunities to drive transformation,” he said. “Our role is to provide the digital backbone that enables broadcasters and media institutions to thrive in this new era.”
Looking ahead to the Broadcasters Convention, Prof. Adeyanju expressed hope that participants will walk away with actionable insights and a renewed sense of urgency about the future of digital media in Africa.
“This Convention offers us a platform to reflect, reset, and reimagine the future of African broadcasting, which is digital-first, inclusive, secure, and globally competitive. The Convention will inspire conversations and ignite action if we carry these lessons forward. And at Galaxy Backbone, we’re ready to support that future.”
