Eyitayo Oluwaseun Adebamowo, owner of fast-growing event Planning and Management company, Eye-Candy Innovative Concepts has corrected the misconception most people have about event ushers and the ushering job as a whole.
Eyitayo who exclusively spoke with TheLagostimes disclosed that so many difficulties come with ushering services.
“Sometimes there are misconceptions, because our ushers are very attractive ladies, most guests feels our ushers are there to get complimentary cards or they come in search of Sugar daddies. We need to erase this off our memories. These girls are out there to do ushering jobs so that they can afford to help themselves academically and some even support their parents and also sort their school bills. Being an usher doesn’t mean they are prostitutes. They should always remember that they also have sisters and daughters too”, she said.
Speaking on her career as an event planner and the berth of her company, Eyitayo said: “ I can’t even believe it’s already 2 years I made that tough decision to stand on my own. You can never know it all when it comes to Event. But you have to keep coming up with different unique ideas for each Event and Ushers Costumes. I believe in myself and I thank God for leading me towards this part. I am proud of myself.
“The whole inspiration came from being a model, usher and also attending different Concerts, Shows and other Form of Events. This leads to my employment at one of Nigeria’s Best Event and Activation Company called Abelinis Limited. I eventually learnt what Event is really all about. In the beginning, I thought it was just about getting a Dj, ordering foods, dress and all. During my working days in Abelinis, I went for a Project management Course which was sponsored by my Boss then Mr. Abiodun Oshinibosi.
“ Since 2005, I started as a Promo staff at the national trade fair before moving into ushering, Runway and face modeling. My Company (Eye-Candy Innovative Concepts) is 2years today and all glory to God. Eye-Candy Innovative Concepts is an Event Planning and Management company with special interests in Events Staffing. So far we have Planned couple of Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday parties and we have supplied top notch Ushers for both corporate and Social Events. Our Company is been known for Quality deliverables in terms of How we plan, manage, Cordinate and Making our guests comfortable through our Ushers expertise”.
Speaking on how she came about her company name, she said: “ To be frank, before going fully into Event, I do supply ushers for Event which is still part of my services. The name Eye Candy has to do with my Beautiful, intelligent and well trained ushers. Eye-Candy simply means something you can’t take your eyes off. I decided to take Ushering to another level . Talking about the type of girls and costumes I use. We know the right thing to wear for corporates Events and what to wear for Social Events”.
The history and Diplomatic studies graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun state further disclosed that she has done couple of Calender jobs and TV commercials for Close Up, UBA, Etisalat, Five Alive, Bagco, FanzChampionship.
“Event planning is an interesting and a bit challenging business. It’s not an Everyday thing. We all need to understand our peak period and low period when it comes to our business. I have studied it well and I discovered that between January to April, business is always low . Like they always say “Do not put all your eggs in one basket. I am presently working on opening a wholesale/Retail wine store (EyeCandy Wines and Assorted drinks).
“I love everything about my job because it’s fun, interesting and interactive. It’s a kind of business that gets you more expose to the fun of life . It can be stressful at times though. Lol You will have to set up before the Event and Tear down after the Event. There is a proverb that says “May you not use your hand to build a house and use same hand to destroy it” this does not apply to Event Set up”, she said.