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9 entertainment business lessons from Funke Akindele at #NECLive4

Funke Akindele at NECLive4

The fourth edition of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference held on Wednesday, April 20 and popular actress Funke Akindele, who was one of the speakers of the day, gave a few advices to colleagues and upcoming artistes in her presentation.

Below are some entertainment business lessons from her presentation.

Funke Akindele at #NECLive4

  • Be willing to make sacrifices. ‘Jenifa’s Diary’ was produced with cash from an endorsement deal.
  • Advertisers will only give a content creator good reception when there are ready-made reference materials (e.g. pilot episodes)
  • Do not rely on government for opportunities. Just work harder and look inwards.
  • Successful artistes must help upcoming talents to build a better industry ecosystem.
  • Stay away from cliques, caucuses or camps. Growth comes when various interests unite.
  • Never stop learning or educating yourself. Go to schools and study to be a true professional.
  • Think well before signing contracts or agreeing to any deals.
  • Build a proper structure for yourself and your brand. Get an office, a good website, social media presence, business name, etc.
  • Get sound professional business advice from managers, accountants, lawyers, etc.

 

This post first appeared on theNETng

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