Why You Should Grow Your Network

If it takes you too long to get things done in life then your network is poor

                                                                                 Muyiwa Oludayo

Muyiwa is the registrar of Covenant University, he emphasizes on the power of networking.

This blog post features some young Nigerians in the entertainment industry that have leveraged on the power of networking to rise to stardom.

Chris Rio

Ever wondered why Chris Rio went far in the latest edition the voice Nigeria? Here’s why.

Chris is a Covenant University alumni, shout out to all eagles.

Not that he was too spectacular **joking** I must admit he was. I still remember clearly in my early school days the boy wonder used to dazzle us back to back every variety, and dinner.

Back to the topic, Chris leveraged on the Covenant University Network and you know the structure of The Voice is not just by how well you can sing. It’s by getting people to vote for you which he did exceptionally. Boy his publicity game was top-notch, I didn’t follow The Voice much this year but I knew only one contestant from day one to the end, he was everywhere on the cyber space.

Simi


Simi is a singer and song writer with numerous awards to her name. The amazing rise of Simi has been from the network she has built and leveraged on. Just in case you didn't know she's an eagle also. Her name is on the lips of every Nigerian.
Today she has released four albums and If you haven't listened to her latest album, I don't know what you're doing.

Maraji

Her story is very exceptional. She has well over 560k followers on her instagram account.
I've literally watched her rise to stardom. If you just feel like laughing after a long day just go to her page, her skits will chase away your worries. 
She has been feautured on numerous international platforms such as MTV lip sync battle

A lot of times we give excuses such as that’s how I am, It’s my life and so on. Years ago I used to be withdrawn from the world until I saw I would go nowhere that way. I started taking practical steps to improve on myself.

Practical Steps to Grow your Network

Come out of your comfort zone: You were not born to be withdrawn. Overcome the fear of seeing many faces.

Always put on your A- game: You just have to be on your best behavior every minute. 

Next time when you go out, walk up to someone new introduce yourself and what you do.

Grow and Use your Social Media: 

Follow up: This is perhaps the most important part, you must always follow up on your new and old friends.

The list goes on but I'll just stop here.

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