Interview with the CEO, Party Monkz Entertainment
Why did you decide to be an entrepreneur?
There was no particular decision as to how I became an entrepreneur. It was what I wanted right from my school days, at the Lagos state university (LASU). I decided to retire when I clocked 35 years old and that was exactly what happened.
What inspired the idea of the “Entertainment law workshop” brand and when did you start your initiative?
I love music and organizing events. I was a club boy back in school and I organized a few club parties and after my graduation, during NYSC, I organized the first all-night party in Sokoto. it was a welcome party in Sokoto and it was a welcome party for the next batch of corps members which was also a listening party for my artist friend(Lishaa). Also, for the education aspect of my events, I want a better music Industry where all upcoming and emerging artists will understand the nitty-gritty of the industry. I hate when to see how nonchalant and uninformed some artists can be. This is what prompted the monthly events run by me. I have been in this industry for around a decade, I have done a few things like being an artist manager, blogger, etc.
What motivates you and what are the principles that guide your business?
My greatest motivation is seeing emerging artists win. Not everyone will be like Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, or Yemi Alade but it is satisfying when I know that your music can put food on your table and pay your bills.
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In your industry, what makes you unique?
Consistency and collaboration are what make me Unique.
What has been your greatest entrepreneurial success?
My greatest entrepreneurial success is when my team and I organized the #Airtel1mic and we produced Zlatan Ibile. Also, when some artists came for the monthly music business discussions I organize and reached out to share some good news about their achievements after putting what they learned to work.
What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
Taking decisions all by myself no matter how hard or impossible it may seem. It makes me happy not to have anyone tell me to submit a proposal for the board of directors to review before I’m able to carry out a project.
What is the most challenging of being an entrepreneur?
Finance. This is because most of my projects are self-funded. The terrible and inconsistent government policies also makes the ease of doing business difficult.
Tell us about your products/services?
I have a few programs I run and they include:
- Private chat session with Oyinda: It is a monthly music/ business discussion to raise an army of informed practitioners.
- Music Business beyond borders: Music business beyond borders is a quarterly music and business discussion with guests from around the world.
- My own weekend playlist gig: My own weekend playlist gig is a monthly mini music concert that brings fans and artists together in what is called #fanscrosspollination.
- Monthly Listening Party: This program helps emerging artists put their music out to reach a wider audience
- I am also an Author, I have two published books: Guide for a successful Emerging Artist and Music marketing plan.
I am currently working on a third book: Social Media Management. I manage some of the finest restaurants and businesses in Nigeria.
Reach out to Olukanni Oyindamola on Social media:
IG: www.instagram.com/OyindaOlu
Twitter: www.twitter.com/OneOyinda
Skype: Pmonkz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oyindaolu
Medium: medium.com/@olukanni.oyinda
My Books: https://selar.co/m/Pmonkz
Interview with the CEO, Party-Monkz Entertainment.