After a long, busy and incredibly interesting three months, the MBA for Africa approaches the end of the 2022 program as it resumes for its final module, MBA For Africa module eight. Basically, the theme of this module is Events and Touring in Africa, with a total of four classes in the module. The previous module, module seven was on Monetising Music. Sounds like something interesting? Look at some of the highlights here. For now, let’s also see what the first two classes from MBA For Africa module eight was all about.
Highlights From MBA For Africa, Module Eight Class One: Event Planning and Management Basics.
The faculty guests for this class were:
- Jenny Tan – Founder, TOORLY.
- Eunice Showunmi Adeyenmi – Managing Partner, Q21 Solutions Ltd.
Moderator – Zali Oshafi.
Firstly, the first class from MBA for Africa module eight talked about event planning 101. One important aspect of a performing artist’s career is the ability to put on shows and live events for the ever growing fandom. Further more, module eight, class one went in depth on how to properly lay the foundation for a successful event. Then, the basic details about how to plan and manage an event were discussed at length. It also gave the students some insight on how to make sure your event plan is seen to term. And also how to make profits that make it worthwhile.
Highlights From Module Eight Class Two: Live Events Practice
The faculty guests for MBA for Africa module eight, class two module were:
- Abdul Karim Abdullah – Founder and CEO, Culture Management Group & Afrochella Festival.
- Jenny Tan – Founder, TOORLY.
Moderator – Zali Oshafi.
Successful live events don’t just happen, you need to plan. In order to pull it off, one thing you cannot escape as a performer is practice. Practice in such a way that the order in which you perform feels natural to you. The practice doesn’t just have to do with the performance itself, but also down to the little details like stage exits and entrances, queues, lighting and all of that. Basically, to put up a great live event, you must put in the work.
The guests for MBA for Africa module eight covered all these tips and much more. They also gave first hand information from professionals who have been in the field long enough to be experts at live events. You can follow the conversation on all social media platforms with the hashtag #LearnfromMBA.
With just two more classes left in this module, the MBA for Africa has closed off registration for this year’s program. So, if you missed out this year, you can always register for next year which is going to be even more exciting and impactful. Read more about it here.
Also, once the final module is complete, the students of MBA for Africa will fully focus on the Talent Project and the upcoming EP release. Sounds exciting doesn’t it? Stay tuned to Soot Africa and be the first to get updates on the Talent Project, artists and EP release.
The MBA for Africa program in partnership with Musically and Creative Industries Initiative For Africa, is sponsored by YouTube music, Wakanow and VBank.
