Popular socialite and showbiz promoter and businessman, Emmanuel Edoh, has said that nightlife in Nigeria and Africa has improved unimaginably, almost surpassing the global standard.
Edoh, who is a co-partner of VANITI Lagos and Magic City Nightclub in Abuja, was addressing some journalists on the secret of his growth in the entertainment business, where he set a fresh agenda for young Nigerians who wish to go into a similar venture.
Acknowledging that nightlife in Nigeria and Africa has hit an enviable height, Edoh said Africa is consistently transcending the global standard in entertainment, especially with regard to nightlife.
Agreeing that nightlife in Abuja has improved, Edoh, however, said it is yet to meet the highly competitive Lagos standard.
He said, “Nightlife activities in Nigeria have been good, and they’ve taken on a different dimension lately. Unlike those days when people just went to clubs, drank, and then went home, nightlife now has much more entertainment besides drinking. You won’t understand this unless you are a patron. The ambience of clubs and the connection that comes with them speak volumes. We are not even talking about the business aspect yet.
Reacting to the competitive status of Abuja as a fast-growing city in nightlife, Edoh said:
“Abuja is competing, but Lagos still has more competitors. Abuja has a good market, but Lagos has a better market. Nightlife in Lagos is large and huge with regard to business. Either the market embraces you or dumps you.”
Speaking on the success of their new club, VANITI Lagos, Edoh said partnering with an experienced goal-getter in the person of Uyi Ogbebor, also known as Sir Uyi, had inspired him.
He said, “I’ll say being a partner in Lagos’s best nightclub, VANITI, is a great deal for me and my partners, and thanks to my mentor in the business, Sir Uyi, because he singlehandedly conceived the plans, and the joint effort of the team, it’s becoming a great success.
“This is because we’ve brought a large combination of experience, entertainment, and vibes to the Lagos market, and thanks to Lagosians for accepting us.”
Edoh, whose birthday is Saturday, reflected on his journey in showbiz so far, admitting that it was not an easy ride.
According to him, “The journey has never been easy; trust me. This is because the minute you think you’re there, then boom, the next big thing starts coming to your mind.
Trust me, the road to success is not always as easy as it looks. It could be mentally, emotionally, financially, and physically tough. It will tell on you.”
Urging young people not to give up on their dreams, he said, young people out there should just do their best. Quoting Maya Angelou, he said, “Just do the best you can until you know better, then you do better.’ Just strive to do better. That’s the only magic.”
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