Many Nigerian creatives struggle to turn their passion into profit. But Kola Oshalusi broke that cycle. From cyber cafes to building a media empire and Africa’s biggest photography conference, his journey is a blueprint for artists, photographers, and entrepreneurs ready to elevate. Learn how he turned hunger into impact — and what it takes to succeed in Nigeria’s creative space.PODCAST LINKS- Watch more on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbv68HLyt30UFxZNlwCR8GboEQOZSkkw3&si=ozSilBZxKYX1AVaj- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jxKJw0iFz7WgkEYI34qPT- Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idea-to-empire-with-byo/id1802606748- Listen on Youtube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbv68HLyt30X9rz-QDIPT-EZuy21ngTJs&si=hJ6kdjjvVlhWTL88FOLLOW THE HOST:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolayinkaobebe | https://www.instagram.com/idea2empirepod/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bolayinkaobebe- Twitter: https://x.com/bolayinkaobebe- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolayinkaobebeLike, Comment & Subscribe for More Business Insights!Chapters00:00 The Power of Education and Photography00:51 Kola Oshalusi's Journey into Photography03:06 Challenges and Determination03:43 From Video Editing to Photography05:33 Building a Photography Business07:42 Mentorship and Growth10:25 Navigating the Photography Industry28:19 International Exposure and Partnerships38:39 Evolution of the Fashion and Entertainment Industry39:25 Choosing Positivity in Media39:41 Celebrating Local Creatives with Bella Naija40:42 The Booming Photography Industry41:33 The Legacy of Jackie Phillips43:34 Challenges and Misconceptions in Photography46:26 The Business of Photography Conference52:26 The Future of Photography in Africa01:00:30 Balancing Art and Client Expectations01:05:22 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts#KolaOshalusi #CreativeBusiness #PhotographyNigeria #IdeaToEmpire #NigerianEntrepreneurs #BusinessOfPhotography