Event Girls Pod

Ada and Tola

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Your Backstage pass to Nigeria's event scene.

Sep 4

We judged your worst event nightmares from wedding chaos, festival disorder & brand activation confusion. Watch season 2 season finale with Ada and Tola

It's just Ada and Tola for the final episode of the season, and they're closing out with one of their favorite segments — Event Police. Three listener submissions. Three on-the-day disasters. Weddings, brand activations, and festival chaos and as always, somebody was wrong. Ada and Tola are reading out the cases, giving their verdicts, and absolutely not holding back. It's been a season. Thank you for riding with us. See you next season and make sure to catch our other episodes gif you haven't seen them yet. Follow us everywhere, we are @EventGirlsPod on all platforms.
Jul 24

Seyi Olaniyan on the Difference Between an Event People Attend and One They Never Forget

Anyone can plan an event. Not everyone can create an experience.In this episode, Ada and Tola sit down with Seyi Olaniyan, the events guy and brand builder, for an honest conversation about what it actually means to engineer a feeling rather than just fill a room. They get into the thinking that happens before a single vendor is booked, why most events look beautiful and feel empty, and how the best experiences are never accidental.Seyi also shines a light on one of the most overlooked corners of the industry, creating team bonding experiences for everyday working professionals. He believes that how a team feels together outside the office directly affects how they work together inside it and he is on a mission to make Nigerian companies pay attention to that. If you have ever left an event feeling like something was missing but could not put your finger on what it was, Seyi will give you the language for it in this episode.On our Event Police segment, we discuss your event frustrations and dilemmas, if you have a frustration of your own, share with on eventgirlspod@gmail.com or fill this form https://forms.gle/VUTJSPn9ShShDJ1fA Do not forget to follow us, we’re @EventGirlsPod everywhere.
Jul 10

Big View & B Shot It: The Photographer and the Content Creator on Who Really Owns the Moment

Everyone at your event has a phone. But in this instance, only two people are being paid to capture it and they are not doing the same job. In this episode, Ada and Tola sit down with Big View and B Shot It, a photographer and a content creator, for the conversation the Nigerian events industry has been having in whispers but never out loud. They get into what each role actually delivers, why clients keep confusing the two, and what it really means to show up to an event with a creative vision rather than just a camera. Because behind every viral moment and every stunning photograph is an intentional process that most clients never see. The thinking, the framing, the decision making that happens before a single shot is taken. They also talk about how trends have changed the way both crafts are consumed, why virality is never an accident, and what separates work that lasts from work that just performs well for 48 hours. Plus the one thing every client gets wrong before they even make a booking. If you have ever hired a photographer and wondered why your photos did not look like what you saw on Instagram, or booked a content creator and realised too late what was missing, this episode is the one you needed before you made that decision. On our Event Police segment, we discuss your event frustrations and dilemmas, if you have a frustration of your own, share with on eventgirlspod@gmail.com or fill this form https://forms.gle/VUTJSPn9ShShDJ1fA 🎙 Follow Event Girls Pod so Episode 4 lands straight in your feed. We are @eventgirlspod everywhere.
Jun 26

The Evolution of Nigerian Weddings: What nobody tells you with Becca & Tofa

Nigerian weddings have always been an event. But somewhere between the owambe of the 90s and the productions of today, something shifted — and not everyone is talking about it honestly. In this episode, Ada and Tola sit down with Becca and Tofa, who take us through the beautiful, the personal, and the unfiltered details of their own wedding experiences. From standing their ground on what they truly wanted against family expectations, to the fashion choices they prioritised, the fine details nobody talks about, and yes — one story about a guest who turned out to be something else entirely. They also get into how wedding planning has evolved, what has been lost, and what today's couples are doing differently. If you have ever planned a wedding, attended one, or thought about what yours would look like — this conversation will feel very familiar. 🎙 Follow Event Girls Pod so Episode 3 lands straight in your feed. On our Event Police segment, we discuss your event frustrations and dilemmas, if you have a frustration of your own, share with on eventgirlspod@gmail.com or fill this form https://forms.gle/VUTJSPn9ShShDJ1fA Do not forget to follow us, we’re @eventgirlspod everywhere.
Jun 12

DJs and Hype men: The crescendo at every event - MIA & Titanium on Hype, Decks and running the dance floor

What does it actually take to control a room with nothing but your voice and your decks? Ada and Tola are back for Season 2 and they are opening with a conversation worth waiting for. In this episode, they sit down with MIA and Titanium, two of Nigeria's most in-demand Hypeman and DJ, for an honest discussion about the craft behind the energy. They get into what it really means to read a room, how to give every audience exactly what they need, and the art of engineering the right vibe, every single time. Plus the challenges, the wins, and everything the dance floor doesn't show you. If you have ever wondered who actually runs the room — this episode is your answer. On our Event Police segment, we discuss your event frustrations and dilemmas, if you have a frustration of your own share with us on eventgirlspod@gmail.com or fill this form https://forms.gle/VUTJSPn9ShShDJ1fA Do not forget to follow us, we’re @eventgirlspod everywhere Instagram: @eventgirlspod YouTube: @eventgirlspod TikTok: @eventgirlspod Twitter: @eventgirlspid
08/12/2025

Who is your Client ?

Who are you answerable to as an Event Professional? The client or the Overzealous family member? When the client signs the cheque, they’re the boss right? In this episode, Tola and Adaobi unpack the age-old event industry question: who are you really answerable to? The client or that overzealous family member? With a dash of humor and a pinch of professional wisdom, we share our real-life takes on navigating tricky “stakeholders,” from well-meaning aunties to unexpected wedding investors. It’s all about keeping boundaries and great service intact while still surviving the event day chaos.

6 Episodes

Your Backstage pass to Nigeria's event scene.

Creator

Ada and Tola
Years Active

2026
Episodes

6
Rating

Clean
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© Ada and Tola
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Event Girls Pod