We were lucky to catch up with Nnamdi Nwawka recently and have shared our conversation below.
Nnamdi, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you manage your own social media?
I currently manage my social media but I have had others manage it in the past. It is good to learn from different perspectives. Ultimately, I would like to retain the creative control over my brand so I’m doing it by myself until I find someone whose work aligns with my core competencies. The advice I give to everyone is to try both. Ensure that you make your clients feel welcome at your events. Personalize invites, and make sure you’re conducting market research on what your crowd wants to see.
Nnamdi, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I got into Event Planning in college. I used to throw house parties where all my colleagues and friends of friends would practice their skills in DJing, Dance, and Music. My goal was to create a melting pot where people could relax and let loose after a long week. Through this network, I decided to go into it on a larger scale. I’m proud that I have been able to sustain the quality of these events and I want my clients to know that these events are more so for them than me. Always open to conversations about how we can make this better.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
Prejudging. A lot of venues/events don’t let people in based on the clothes that they wear. The longer I’ve been part of the event-planning community the more I’ve realized how lame that is. My events are based on being inclusive of all people no matter their background. Everyone has a different sense of fashion. Some of the most esteemed people may not have had the opportunity to put on their best attire but their not being present at your event could cause a loss in total quality and revenue of your event.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
Being a people person helped. I aim to find common ground with whoever I meet. I’m also a really good listener. The best leaders listen more than they speak. When they speak it is important and holds more weight.
Contact Info:
- Website: Instagram.com/onenightinafrica
- Instagram: @nnamdaddy
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnamdinwawka
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