"Steve Jobs once said \"The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller.\" And this continues to be demonstrated as we find that power has never only been about weapons or wealth. Power has always been about narrative. Words shape people, images shape people even faster. Stories shape destiny, and we are governed by the stories we consume, the images we see, and the words we repeat to ourselves..."

Lens For Good Storyteller's Conference 2026

A short excerpt from the keynote address delivered by His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, the Olu of Warri yesterday at the Lens For Good Storyteller's conference 2026 held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, National Theatre.

His Majesty touring the restored theatre
National Theatre restoration tour

Beginning with a tour of the newly restored theatre led by His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the executive governor of Lagos state, His Majesty commended the commitment and investment of the government in revitalizing creativity and arts in the country.

Thereafter His Majesty delivered a keynote address titled 'Storytelling as a Custodian of Culture, Heritage and Identity' followed shortly by an engaging conversation with the Creatorium podcast duo.

Keynote address by His Majesty
Storytelling conference audience
Conversation with Creatorium podcast duo
Conference session at National Theatre
Storytelling and culture discourse
Participants at Lens For Good
Keynote moments from the conference
Audience engagement during session
Cultural and creative arts gathering
His Majesty at the National Theatre
Storytellers conference highlights
Creative arts and heritage dialogue
Panel interaction at Lens For Good
Speakers and guests at conference
Closing moments of the conference

The session concluded with a renewed call to responsibility for storytellers across all mediums to tell stories that are truthful, intentional, and rooted in purpose. His Majesty emphasized that in shaping narratives, storytellers do not merely reflect society but actively define its values, preserve its heritage, and influence its future. He further apprised participants that storytelling is not just an art, but a sacred duty that carries the power to heal, inspire, and redefine identity for generations to come.

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