This is the success story of one Naija Big Boy, Billiamin Olabanji who is making waves in London. He is into Show Promotions and he is doing so very well. Though he is young, he is a big player in the industry. He rolls with all the big artistes who are doing well.
A few days back, CityPeople got the CEO of Billyque Entertainment to tell us about his success story
We got him to introduce himself and what he does. “I am Billiamin Kunle Olabanji.. CEO Billyque Entertainment”
How long has he been doing this? ” For 14 years. I have been in the entertainment industry, for long
I started in 2009. At my birthday party. This was in November 2009.”
How has business been this year? “Not bad.
sometimes it’s slow
Sometimes we get jobs from planning events.”
He is an artiste promoter, Brand Influencer and what else?
“I also do events planning, etc.. and I am a travel agent. I do assist people with visas to different countries.”
Which shows has he done this year?”I have done a lot of shows this year that I can’t even remember.. some of the shows are .. Billyque Music Band Comedy concert, Pasuma UK tour, SAHEED OSUPA UK tour .. LYTA UK tour , portable UK tour, SEYIVIBES UK tour, K1 October 1st in London,
St Janet UK tour, and so on…
Many people simply call him Billyque. Is that his actual name?
No .
It’s a nickname, from my name Billiamin shortened to BILLY.. and the QUE is one of my sponsor’s names QUADRI ELETU. so I called myself BILLYQUE
What was growing up like for him? I attended a federal government college nursery and primary school in Odogbolu Ogun state.
Then .. Odogbolu Grammar School for my secondary school.”
“I later went to the University of Lagos but didn’t finish up my course before I left for the UK
Does he have any show this December?
“Yes … in Lagos.
“December 26th
Boxing Day party At Wave Beach, Elegushi Beach.
Also, December 29th ..
Lagos end-of-the-year party.
January 2nd. New Year party with K1”
What does he do differently, from other promoters?
“I work with all entertainers.. not just artistes and parties only.”
“I worked with Actors, Actresses, Movie Directors, DJs, Dancers, and Hypeman.
Anything about entertainment.
