Life Behind the Lights, Camera & Action

 

There is no script on becoming an actor - Zainab Balogun

We are Enterprise Life, and we are delighted to present another episode of our podcast, This Is Life. 

This episode brings diverse voices from Television, Film and Production to sit down and discuss creating value beyond the screen, and give a fresh, exciting take on life in the movie business.

Our host Akah Nnani, actor and presenter extraordinaire, gets cozy with residents of Tinsel town - Deborah Odutayo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ufuoma McDermott, Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu and Bolanle Olukanni, as they take us through their journey in Nollywood; the highs, lows and everything in-between.

We take a look behind the scenes on the cost of working in Nollywood - double crossing, building relationships and funding.

Listeners are given exclusive insights into the workings of the film industry, and a peek behind the lights and glamour. Insights that may prove useful to those intending to become players in the industry, or anyone curious about life behind the Lights, Camera, Action.

Learn from actress, model and TV Presenter, Zainab Balogun, as she speaks on becoming a better performer and the importance of networking. Hear her speak about letting go of attachment to a scene, being vulnerable by putting herself out there for criticism and how having high standards have been mistaken for diva behavior.

Veteran producer, Deborah Odutayo shines light on relationships with people. She talks about working with difficult actors and how treating her cast like family helps. She also opens up about her victories and the betrayals during her stint as the president of Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN).

Ex-model turned actor and filmmaker, Ufoma McDermott, brought a practical approach to the table, speaking on the stigma around competition, as well as the lack of funding and support for Nollywood. She also highlighted how applying the ethics she picked up in business school has given her an edge in the industry.

Deyemi Okanlawon tells us about his transition from the corporate world to that of film and the importance of his wife’s support in the process. He also speaks about protecting his brand, and how he draws the line between inspiration versus competition, and losing important scenes during editing.

Presenter, Bolanle speaks on her stint as an actor, the dilemma of turning down passion projects in favour of paying ones; on choosing gigs based on what aligns with her values, and winning without compromising her values.

How do you distinguish between healthy competition and bitter rivalry, in an industry where being at the top of your game is important? Get the answer and other exciting tit bits and so much more on this episode.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify or stream it on YouTube.

The Business Side of Life

Speed and Execution is the currency - Ayo Akinola

We are Enterprise Life and we are pleased to present to you the latest episode of our podcast- This is Life.

On our latest episode, industry professionals discuss life, relationships and mentoring in the corporate sector.

Our host, actor and presenter Akah Nnani gets serious with Dr. Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko Doctor, Ayo Akinola, Ejiro Kunle-Hassan and Bukky Akomolafe as they discuss mentorships, practicality and relationships in the corporate space.

Listen to medical doctor and educator, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known by his online moniker: Aproko Doctor, as he speaks on navigating his novel field, why practicality works better than theories, the dangers of bad bedside manners and the edge corporate life gave him in his creative endeavours.

Hear the Head of Business Development at Piggyvest, Ayo Akinola, give a candid take on leaders outgrowing their company and the progressive work culture of Piggyvest.

The Tech Entrepreneur engages us on how he manages to balance work so it doesn’t spill into his personal life and the effects of work culture on a personal brand. He also discusses his transition from mentee to mentor as well as his secret hack to levelling up.

We are treated to an insider’s view of Oil and Gas as Ejiro Kunle-Hassan, a young expert speaks on avoiding the pitfalls of being mediocre and why result-oriented people make the most success. She then explores why she has a work persona, why her skill set and knowledge are her most useful tools and learning the unwritten rules of the workplace.

Finally, we have Bukky Akomolafe, the Country Manager for Travelstart, who relates her love for growing companies with her beliefs on why the next generation of Nigerian Corporates would change the workplace.

She also debunks the notion of the laid back Nigerian youth, while touching on the evolution of personal brand for the modern corporate space plus the need to always perform.

Our two female panellists shed light on the pressure of appearances of women in the corporate sector, inappropriate workplace interactions, and how they stay true to their brand while putting their best foot forward.

Our guests who have excelled in their chosen fields touch on the very vital topic of mentors versus sponsors, a topic which corporates would find useful and applicable as they scale up the work ladder.

What is the difference between a role model, a sponsor, and a mentor?

Listen to the full podcast here: https://bit.ly/3AhMVIc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Life: Turning Passion To Profit

We are Enterprise Life, and we are pleased to serve you another sizzling hot episode of This is Life, where thought leaders and industry professionals discuss life in content creation.

On this week’s episode our host, actor and presenter, Akah Nnani, settles down with Chef Gbubemi Fregene, Yemisi Sophie Odusanya, Winifred Nwania and Jimmie Akinsola to discuss monetizing hobbies and pioneering their fields.

Chef Gbubemi Fregene popularly known as Chef Fregz serves us a story, more like an epiphany when entering his field during NYSC; how he deals with overconfidence and making the most of his platform as a Nigerian chef.

Food content creator, Yemisi Sophie Odusanya, known online as Sisi Yemmie speaks on turning her hobby into a lucrative business, dealing with the fear of public failure and becoming a face for Nigerian cuisine.

Vlogger and food entrepreneur, Winifred Nwania, talks about changing the Nigerian food space and her journey towards becoming a certified food nutritionist. She tells us how she uses social media to boost the local food industry and create an authentic African eating experience.

Then we have Sports Desk Manager and host Jimmie Akinsola, talk on monetizing his passion for sports and TV.

The sports enthusiast also speaks on how he uses his performance jitters to improve his performance on stage and his dream to put Nigerians in his industry on the same footing internationally.

Join our guests as they speak on opportunities to be found in the Nigerian creative space and hear how they transformed their regrets into something better.

How do you scale up your platform and content to an international level?

Find out these and more on the This is Life Podcast.

 

This is Life: The Art of Life

Know yourself and your value, the world will adjust- Wofai Fada

We are Enterprise Life and are pleased to present to you our brand new podcast: This is Life.

On This is Life we bring in thought leaders and industry professionals to give an unfiltered perspective on life. From the music business to spoken word and poetry, comedy, food and lifestyle…they all find a common ground on this podcast.

 

In this premiere episode, our host Akah Nnani the famous actor and presenter explores with celebrities- Ric Hassani, Precious Emmanuel, Wana Udobang and Wofai Fada on the different aspects of being entertainers or creatives as we love to call them.

We take a deep dive into our guests’ raw emotions, their joys, laughter and mental space; the feelings behind the art and the creators of the art.

With applicable insights for budding creatives on their journey to self-discovery and freedom to be themselves.

We invite you to share the life of Wana as she lets us into how she was able to turn her past trauma and vulnerabilities into powerful art, and learning to accept herself.

Precious Emmanuel also discusses how his father's love for music pushed him to find his voice, as well as his unique way of handling trolls and body shaming.

And it gets more interesting as we catch a glimpse of the world of Wofai Fada.

Wofai spoke about the misconceptions of being a female comic, dealing with toxic friendships, putting herself out in the world and living her authentic truth while inspiring others to do the same.

It didn’t end there as the “Thunder Fire You” crooner,  Ric Hassani narrates his growing pains in the industry, establishing his self-worth, and the long journey into becoming his own person.

Our guests are full of advice for newcomers in the industry, the advice they noted their younger selves would have found useful when starting out.

But, as they noted, their trial by fire made them into the people they have become today. Without the hardships and experiences, they might not have found out who they truly are.

Topics like being seen as a tool of their craft rather than individuals, navigating difficult and overzealous fans; to bullying and the weight of expectations, were just a few of the issues that our guests had to tell us.

How do you know your worth, pricing your art and upscaling your creation?

Click this link to watch the first episode of This is Life and find out.