No industry is where it’s at without a bulk of effort from women, including entertainment and music. DigiMillennials is using this interview series to spotlight black women In Canada and Africa who are contributing a good quota towards the growth of black popular culture.
Feyisola “Kulupsy” Ogunbanjo, Creative Industry Professional
Nigeria.
How would you best describe yourself?
Kulupsy, first of her name. I am a multi-skilled and multi-talented music and media professional. Culture curator, artist whisperer, project manager, producer, talent manager, A&R, marketing guru and most of all – a creative.
Tell us about the work you do.
The work I do is pretty extensive and important. I manage talents of all kinds – from photographers, to videographers to music artists, illustrators, producers, instrumentalists and more.
Been a crucial part of managing projects: music projects and events too. I am also an A&R manager which involves me reviewing music, getting sessions and camps together, figuring out splits and clearance, facilitating features, producing films and much more.
I’m a key industry player but I don’t like to toot my horn too much [laughs]. I’m just a woman who’s a go-getter.
Was working in entertainment always the plan?
Honestly it was always the plan, even when I didn’t want it to be. I’m a computer science major so going into university, it wasn’t the plan. However after I took a course on communications and multimedia, everything changed. That happened In my sophomore year.
Favourite thing about being a woman in entertainment?
The fact that I can dominate this male-centered space is truly my favorite thing. I’m bossy and I love telling people what to do, especially men. There’s a glint in my eye when that happens [laughs].
Least favourite thing about being a woman in entertainment?
Least favorite thing is the lack of structure. You have to maintain integrity in a space where there’s little to none.
Biggest life lesson you have learnt in recent times?
Bet on yourself. Choose yourself wholeheartedly. You are the source.
Advice to young women aspiring to pursue a career in the creative industry?
Keep your head up, work on yourself, believe in and be yourself through and through. Never forget who you are and face challenges head-on. Take no bullshit and shine.
Millennials across Africa and in the diaspora have the same picture of what the world should look like. We are documenting it in the coolest ways 🤘
