The founder & Creative Director of Engraced Events & Entertainment, Engraced campus tours Emmanuel Itoto, has shared insights into how starting small, executing with purpose and building the right team helped him to grow into one of Nigeria’s most successful entertainment brands.
Itoto shared his story at the Young Professionals and Students Business Seminar, held in Kigali, Rwanda, which attracted hundreds of business executives from across Africa.
Itoto’s Engraced Events is behind the popular campus tour series through which he organises immersive tours across campuses alongside bespoke A-list artists, comedians and content creators. He is billed to tour Nigerian campuses next year with Josh2Funny, abd promises the most exhilarating campus tour experience.
Speaking at the event in Rwanda, Itoto noted that he had to overcome dire odds at the early stages of his business growth. He also stressed that small businesses must remain focused on building the right products and services that would give them an edge in a highly saturated market.
According to him, “Every opportunity to share is a chance to reflect and grow. The Young Professionals & Students Business Seminar in Kigali, Rwanda was an opportunity to share my story with your professional. I spoke about the power of starting small, executing with purpose, and surrounding yourself with the right circle.
“It was more than just words—I also had the privilege of giving out books on talent and skills monetization to inspire the next generation.”
He added that his success story serves as an inspiration to many, especially those seeking to build resilient businesses in student communities, noting that working with students at the early stage of his career helped in perfecting his go-to-market strategy.