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12/01/2022

Blessing Abeng, a branding and communications expert helps brands discover their unique identity to tell better stories.

She has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities globally, including Seedstars, Facebook, Taeillo, Diageo, Heritage Bank, Dark and Lovely, Bolt, Lemi Ghariokwu, Victor Ehikhamenor, QuickCheck and more.

As the Co-founder and Director of Communications at Ingressive for Good, she supports the nonprofit’s mission to increase the earning power of one million African youths through tech training and resources.

She has trained 5000+ creators and currently nurtures a growing community of over 40,000 individuals curious about branding, community building, and leveraging technology tools for growth.

11/01/2022

Chika Madubuko is the founder of Greymate Care, an Al-driven caregiving platform. An online platform that connects the vulnerable to a professional caregiver, an idea arose from Madubuko's personal challenges that she faced when looking for a care-giver for her grandmother.

Finding the greatest purpose out of her education, she describes how her course MSC Biotechnology from the University of Hertfordshire "enabled (her) to push herself and provide a comprehensive and practical approach to the industry she wanted to pursue a career in."

She has now based her service offering around providing trained professionals to care for vulnerable family members.

02/12/2020

Productivity is something that you'll have to consider as an entrepreneur. It refers to your output over a period of time.

If you do more under a period of time, you are more productive. On another day if you do less under the same period of time, you were less productive.

The first step to boosting your productivity is to work on how you make your DECISIONS. Decision-making is the most time consuming hurdle in the productivity process. The Average human has to make about 35,000 decisions EVERYDAY.

This is why figuring how to reduce the number of decisions you have to make everyday, as well as shortening the time spent to make a decision, is the single most important skill set in your productivity arsenal.

1. Get enough sleep: Scientific studies show that sleep deprivation has a profound negative impact on your decision making and the quality of your decisions. So get enough sleep! 6-8 hours in every 24 hours.

2. Give yourself a time limit: Don't spend more than five seconds to make a decision. Don't hesitate. Just go with your first impulse. 7 out of 10 times, your first impulse is your best option.

You already know what to do. All you have to do now is get out of your own way.

3. Flip a coin: If you're still struggling with No. 2, just flip a coin. And whatever it lands on, you've just got to listen to your gut instinct. If your gut lurches in the opposite direction, do the other one. No hesitation. No questions asked.

4. Be Strategic about asking for help before making decisions. Don't fall into the habit of asking for help when you don't actually need it. Adding too many people to a decision making process is the surest way to slow things down.

5. Practice! As with all other things, practice is always the solution to getting better at things. The more you make quick decisions, the better you'll become at making them, and the less you'll second guess yourself.

02/12/2020

Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON (born 9th October, 1994) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Spanish side FC Barcelona Femení in the Primera División as a Striker.

Asisat was named Best Player and was the highest goal scorer at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She was also named Best Player and second Top Goalscorer with the Super Falcons team who won the 2014 African Women's Championship.

Asisat has had quite a tough ascent to her present status as her parents were, in fact, not supportive when she dropped out of school to pursue a football career. Her passion prevailed anyway. And today we have one of the most lethal strikers in the history of African Women Football. Amazing!

She has so far been decorated African Women's Footballer of the Year a record-equalling four times. Nobody else comes close to our WCW this week.

02/12/2020

Starting a business and not knowing where to start from has always been the challenge of budding entrepreneurs.

Here are 4 steps to being your own boss:

1. Find your industry, carve your niche. Remember, it must be something you have passion and love for.

You have to love what you do, because money in the long run won't be a big enough motivator.

2. Research your market. Analyse the area for demand and need.

3. Get trained in that choose field to learn foundational skills.

4. Build your business slowly.

Most entrepreneurs think that rapid growth is the sign of a successful business, but the truth is, building slowly allows you to learn and make adjustments before plunging head first into the business.

Learn more: click on the link on our bio.

02/12/2020

Tom peters once said:

"Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies, 'Me Inc.' To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketers for the brand called "You".

At AMBA.academy, we take you through the process of being the brand called YOU.

Click on the link on our bio to learn more.

02/12/2020

Having knowledge and skills above, and beyond the basics of your field can give you a professional advantage.

To keep your job skills and knowledge up to date, you need to be doing the following:

•Take professional development courses.

•Utilize online resources.

•Attend professional events.

•Network online.

To learn more, AMBA.academy is here to assist. Click on the link on our bio to learn more.

30/11/2020

Kelechi Amadi-Obi, born December 29, 1969, is a Nigerian creative photographer, painter, artist and the publisher of Mania Magazine. He has a degree in law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

His work in photography and visual art has earned him international renown. KELECHI has featured in many international exhibitions including Snap Judgment: New Position in Contemporary African Photography, International Center of Photography, New York (2006).

He has been described as one of Nigeria's groundbreaking celebrity photographers who has "helped put Nigerian photography on the world map." Even Vogue calls him "a major force in the creative scene in Nigeria." His works have been exhibited at the Lagos Photo Festival, Didi Museum, Rele Art Gallery, and other notable places.

2001, Amadi-Obi helped co-found Depth of Field (DOF): a collective of Nigerian photographers, artist and painters. It was an initiative of popular Nigerian photographer Uche James Iroha, ace photographer TY Bello, Amaize Ojeikere, Emeka Okereke, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Zainab Balogun. The group was formed with the goal of attaining photography excellence by gathering regularly to encourage each other and critic each other's work.

Today's pick for our MCM is cheers to the excellence that is setting the pace in the creative industry: Kelechi Amadi-Obi.

26/11/2020

Having knowledge and skills above, and beyond the basics of your field can give you a professional advantage.

To keep your job skills and knowledge up to date, you need the following:

- Take professional development courses

- Utilize online resources

- Attend professional events

- Network online

AMBA Academy is here to assist you crush your goals.

Click on the link on our bio to learn more.

25/11/2020

Joke Silva is an award-winning Nigerian actress, a movie and theatre director, and also a producer.

She is a graduate of the University of Lagos and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

She began her career in film in the early 1900s and in 2006, she won “Best Actress in a Leading Role” at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in Women’s Cot.

In September 2014, Silva received recognition as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), one of Nigeria’s National Honours, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

She is a co-founder of Lufodo Group, and the pioneer Managing Director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University.

Ludofo group is a media cooperation that comprises film production, distribution assets, and the Lufodo academy of performing arts.

The company’s vision is to develop and deploy internationally benchmarked entertainment content for the stage, television, and film industry.

She is married to fellow thespian Olu Jacobs and blessed with two children.

Her success story has been a source of inspiration to many, especially those in the movie industry.

24/11/2020

We save you a seat at the table of high performers in the industry. With professionally-crafted, well-tailored media messages, AMBA Academy is a sure bet for your business development.

Going down is entirely up to you. But you can click the link in Bio to take your business to the next level.

21/11/2020

Modesty is NOT indifference about your successes. Celebrating your breakthroughs, especially in business, makes prospective customers know your products and services are tested and trusted. When investors know about your strides in business, they see a sure opportunity for return on investment.

Refuse to be quiet. Loud it! You didn't make all the effort to succeed so you can downplay your tenacity.

18/11/2020

Ayodeji Osowobi is a women’s Right Activist in Nigeria, who is passionate about teaching men to respect women’s right, and has made an immeasurable impact on the world.

She is the Executive Director of Stand to End R**e Initiative (STER), responsible for conducting advocacy, project implementation and ensuring survivors of gender based violence receive medical, legal, and psycho-social services.

Her active social engagement and advocacy, has earned her a number of awards.

In 2017, she won The Future Awards Africa Prize for Advocacy.

She was also selected as one of 200 Obama Young Leaders in Africa in the year 2017.

In 2019, she was one of the 53 women on a list of 100 names Times has dubbed “The World’s Most Ascendant Leaders” who are “rising stars in their fields”.

She won the title of Commonwealth Youth Person of 2019, after helping thousands of sexual and domestic abuse victims in Nigeria.

Having worked in over 40 communities across Nigeria, advocating against Female Ge***al Mutilation, Sexual Violence, and Teenage Pregnancy, she strongly believes that no girl or woman should ever have to experience sexual violence.

18/11/2020

You can change them, but you need to know how.

Set yourself a clear goal, be tough, consistent and have a positive mindset.

AMBA Academy has what it takes to help you reach your full potential.

Click on the link in our bio to learn more.

16/11/2020

Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi are the Co-Founders of PayStack, one of the leading online payment gateway in Nigeria that allows businesses to collect payments from customers using MasterCard, Visa and Verve cards anywhere in the world.

Paystack is a payments platform that makes the online payments process seamless for both the consumers and the businesses they are trying to pay. With Paystack, you can accept online payments in Naira (NGN) and US Dollars (USD). Such an evasive solution in FinTech was made possible by the brilliance of the Paystack Brothers.

Over 60,000 businesses of all sizes use Paystack to collect payments with a modern, secure payment gateway. And the recent acquisition of the company by American FinTech giants, Stripe, makes the African Tech ecosystem more accelerated online and offline for business. And that's cheers to the hardwork of Shola, Ezra, and everyone at Paystack since 2015.

16/11/2020

Despite the popular belief that price is what gets you customers, poor service delivery will wreck your business faster. People will not settle for a bad product, or poor customer service because it's cheap.

COST is not the primary determinant of customer satisfaction.

Follow us to learn more business tips that will grow your business beyond your imagination.

11/11/2020

Aisha Yesufu is a Nigerian socio-political activist, and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement.

An advocacy group that brought attention to the 2014 abduction of over 200 girls, from a secondary school in Chibok, Nigeria, by the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Yesufu has organised and led over a hundred protest marches in Nigeria, demanding social justice, respect for the rule of law, respect for democratic norms and Nigeria’s constitution.

She has endured persecution by security agents and other government agencies for these actions, but she believes that Nigeria is worth fighting for.

Currently, she is the founder of Citizens Hub, a non for profit organization that seeks to build a solution driven and dynamic approach to building a financially independent, active and responsible citizenry.

11/11/2020

Everything you do to make money online boils down to copywriting - the art of masterfully, strategically and persuasively delivering words (spoken or written) which gets people to take some form of action.

Follow us at AMBA Academy to learn more about copywriting, the most powerful money making skill in the world.

09/11/2020

Israel Adesanya was born in Nigeria on 22nd July, 1989; but was relocated to New Zealand by his family while still an adolescent.

He has a background in Muay Thai and Kickboxing. He was originally competing in Kickboxing and Boxing before becoming a professional Mixed Martial Artist. He amassed a 32-0 record as an amateur Kickboxer, and was later signed by the UFC in 2017.

'The Last Stylebender' as he is fondly called, Israel now has 20 wins from 20 in his professional career as a UFC fighter. He retained his Middleweight Championship after beating Paulo Costa on 26th September, 2020. That win and a strong personality recently secured him a deal with sportswear brand, PUMA, as the first MMA fighter signed to the company.

His love for family, service to community, love for humanity, and vocal patriotism to his motherland, Nigeria, endears him to all of us at AMBA Academy. Deservedly our MCM for the week.

06/11/2020

Sounds too good to be true, right?

Here's why it's true.

Dull knives makes cutting harder and more laborious which could lead to injuries. But sharp knives are sharp, and therefore, makes cutting easier, as well the user more cautious.

AMBA Academy puts you through, sharpens your dull edges and make you as sharp and proactive as you cut through your business and career hurdles.

Click on the link on our bio to be more.

04/11/2020

At AMBA Academy we make the impossible near possible and the difficult, easy for our students.

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04/11/2020

Mosunmola Abudu fondly called Mo' Abudu, is not just your regular kind of woman.

She is "African's most successful woman" as described by Forbes, and also rated as one of the "25 most powerful women in Global Television" by the Hollywood reporter.

She is a media mogul, philanthropist, Human Resources Management consultant, talk show hostess, film maker and TV producer.

She launched the first global black entertainment and lifestyle network in 2013 Ebonylife TV.

She produced "Fifty" the only Nigerian film selected to screen at the 59th BFI London film festival, which was later acquired by Netflix in 2015.

With her highly sought after knowledge of the African and global creatives industry, she has changed the African narrative.

We celebrate you.

01/11/2020

HAPPY NEW MONTH!!!

It's the eleventh month, and miracles are real. However success is sure for the ones who are devoted to work, and due diligence.

AMBA academy is still fully committed to helping you achieve your business sales and career goals.

How do we do that? Click the link in bio to learn more.

29/10/2020

Happy Eid El Maulud

Today is another opportunity for us to share joy, smiles and laughter. May this celebration strengthen the bond of love and brotherhood among us, rid us of hate and inspire us to forgive one another in love.

Cheers from all of us at AMBA Academy.

28/10/2020

You don't see the finish from the start. No successful entrepreneur knew it all when they started. It is the ones who take risks that stand the chance of winning.

We help you start well at Advanced Media Buying Academy (AMBA). Visit us on via the link on our bio today.

28/10/2020

When launching your start-up, you will likely have to build your sales process from scratch.

That is absolutely fine.

Here are some of the practices used by experts while developing their repeatable sales process that gives your sales team the tools they need for lasting success.

1. Define, clearly, your qualifying criteria for leads. Not everyone is your customer. Build a customer profile and create your sales process around it.

2. Define your sales stages to improving forecasting accuracy.

3. Always follow-up your customers after their first purchase. Tell them more about their purchase, your other products and new developments. This will create and strengthen brand retention.

4. Refine your Sales Pitches based on your customer feedback. Your pitches should get better at identifying your customers pain points, as you will learn from their responses.

To learn more about entrepreneurship, visit our website via the link in our bio

26/10/2020

Those were the exact words of Runtown in a series of tweets on 4th October announcing the first of nationwide protests. The ever-vocal Runtown has since urged Nigerians to be responsible for the Nigeria they hope to see.

We will remember his bold summon as the push we all needed to fight for our rights in a civil society. Here's to our MCM, a man of conscience and moral standing: Douglas Jack Agu aka 'Runtown'.