It was 10 years in June, since my first byline appeared in Encomium Weekly. My first byline anywhere, really. It was one of the most difficult periods of my life. Let me explain: My mother died in April, just as I was rounding up work on my final year project at University of Ibadan. I fell […]
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Drove through the rain from Ikeja to VI Monday night. Lagosians are suffering. So many stranded men and women. All drenched and standing by the road. No buses. If you can’t provide efficient public transportation, at least provide decent ‘bus stops’ that can protect us when it rains.
I was on the beautiful island of Mauritius from May 27th to 31st for the 26th All Africa Public Relations Conference #APRAMauritius2014. I was opportuned to present to fellow professionals from Africa and the world over on the future of our profession and what lies ahead for communication professionals. The presentation focused on the role […]
On Friday, May 23rd 2014, at Enterprise Creative’s Freelance Friday in Ikeja, Lagos, I shared with a couple of young entrepreneurs the importance of Goal Setting in running a business, using mostly stories and lessons picked up in my years of building Blackhouse Media Group from a small start-up to what it is today.
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What did you do on the morning of Monday May 26th? I was, as Steve Babaeko puts it, beach bumming in Mauritius, while you were either at work, in a boring status meeting, in traffic or in class. Sorry.
This Friday, May 23rd 2014, at Enterprise Creative’s Freelance Friday, entrepreneurs will learn about the importance of Goal Setting in running a business from a media & marketing communications expert Ayeni Adekunle, who is the founder & CEO of BHM Group. The second session will be led by seasoned HR consultant Chibuzo Ozichuku Chukunta, speaking […]
The 26th edition of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference themed “Advancing Africa”, is set to hold in Mauritius from May 27th– 31st 2014. Now in its 26th year, the conference will attract over 500 delegates cutting across different communication sectors and professional groupings from all over Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.
I have mixed feelings as I write. I feel good because what started out as a wish, an idea to bring the creative and entertainment industry in Nigeria together annually has become a reality. There was the pleasant surprise of the success of our debut last year, and the amazing support this year’s event has […]