Computer Science graduate turned royal icing queen and chief Baker at Sought Out Confectionery, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Afolabi, says teamwork brings out the best among team. She spoke to GBEMI OMOTOSO of ITREALMS.
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Can you introduce yourself?
I'm Oluwafunmilayo Afolabi, born into the family of Mr. and Mrs.Dosumu from Iperu-Remo. I was born and raised in Ibadan,Oyo State; a devout Christian, happily married to Mr. Omokolade Afolabi and blessed with three children, i.e 2 boys and a girl.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exclusive House of Cakes and Catering Services Limited; Exclusive Plus Events & Exclusive Kitchen, Oyedokun Latifah Oluseyi (Mrs), described herself to ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO as the professional butter cream queen, noting that social media is a new heaven for all small-scale businesses.
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I'm a certified baker, a Caterer with class, an outstanding Cake Instructor and unique events planner cum decorator.
An Abuja-based medical doctor, health promotion specialist and vaccine champion, Dr. Obinna Ebirim has called for more awareness on the values of vaccines in this interview with PAUL ADUNWOKE.
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What is Africa Vaccination Week?
Annually, in the last week of April, the African Vaccination Week (AVW) is celebrated. During this week, immunization Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders use various medium to raise awareness on the value of vaccines using a selected theme with the ultimate goal of increased access to vaccines, reduced morbidity and lives saved.
The Production Manager of ChumexFoods and Mixology, Mr. Ogbechie Chuks Anthony, has revealed the secret of good product packaging in food industry. The Food Technologist told ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO that it’s key to success.
An UNILORIN graduate of Economics, cum event planner, stylist and a consultant, Olufunsho John of D-Rich Events, advises new entrants to be humble, creative and teachable to succeed. John also revealed to ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO that though he never applied for a white-collar job, but have been making money and its too late for him to opt out of event industry.
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Introduce yourself
I'm Olufunsho John of D-Rich Events, a native of Abeokuta, Ogun
State.
Educational background?
I'm a graduate of Economics (B.sc Economics, 2007) from
University of Ilorin, Kwara State.
What prompted your entry into the event industry?
Basically, the fact that I love creativity and been artistic in nature endeared me to events. I started by joining the decorating team in the church even though it was archaic style then by dotting tissues with markers with different colors coupled with 'Church Altar decoration’ continued doing that till I got to university. I also continued the decoration in the fellowship I attended then and people started calling me for decor jobs; that was how the door of professionalism opened based on my passion.
A mass communications graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and founder of Lagos-based Lilbel Events, Nwaolisa Lilian Oyelere turned event decorator, told ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO that patience is key in handling dissatisfied customers.
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Specifically, what are you into?
I'm an event decorator.
Your educational background?
Lagos City College Sabo, Yaba for my secondary education then I proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) where I studied Mass Communication while I majored in advertising.
As a trained Civil Engineer, Joseph Oluwatoyin Olaleye of Brilliant Empire Limited told ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO he cherishes structural cakes and creative decorations and outlines what it entails to transform the cake and event industry.
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How did you come about your brand name?
The name "Brilliant" came up after my tertiary education; a friend of mine just looked into my eyes and said do you know you are brilliant? From there, I picked the name and worked around it till date, eventually it got registered.
