Digitizing the Celebration Economy: EventPark Launches All-in-One Platform for Nigeria’s $20 Billion Events Market

Nigeria’s bustling, largely informal event industry—estimated to be worth $20 billion—is undergoing a critical phase of digital disruption. Addressing the chaotic reality of planning Nigerian events, entrepreneurs Oluwapelumi Adewoyin, Faruq Musodiq-Bishi, and Dr. Mufti Jokomba have co-founded EventPark, an end-to-end platform designed to unify event management for planners and vendors.

The startup’s genesis stems from the founder’s personal frustration with juggling multiple spreadsheets, messaging apps, and payment systems, a problem amplified by COVID-19 and Nigeria’s accelerated push toward digital payments. EventPark aims to bring order to an industry defined by massive celebration volumes—from elaborate naming ceremonies to large social gatherings.

The EventPark Ecosystem: Key Features for Order and Efficiency

EventPark enters the market with a broad suite of tools, seeking to manage the entire lifecycle of an event:

Category	Feature	Benefit for Organizers & Guests
Guest & Invitation Management	Free guest list and RSVP tracker; automatic invitation generator.	Replaces scattered spreadsheets; provides real-time attendance data.
Financial Tools	AI-driven budgeting; Escrow system for vendor payments.	Efficient fund allocation; Vendors are paid only upon service completion.
Gifting & Commerce	Gifting registry (buy outright or split cost).	Eases gift organization; improves guest experience.
Vendor Marketplace	Dual-verified vendor listings (in-person + CAC checks).	Quick access to reliable service providers; ensures quality control.
Accessibility & Experience	QR code integration with digital calendars; public event photo gallery.	Improves attendance; centralized sharing of event memories.
Flexibility & Delegation	Tiered access controls for co-planning.	Allows event owners to delegate responsibilities securely.

The platform supports its commerce features, including the vendor marketplace, with Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) options offered in partnership with financial institutions, easing cash-flow constraints for both vendors and planners.

The Team and The Competitive Edge

The founding team brings deep expertise from Nigeria’s top tech firms. Musodiq-Bishi boasts experience in sales and operations from Jumia, Betway, and Riby. Adewoyin has built product expertise at Konga, Moniepoint, LemFi, and Autochek. This combined history in marketplace dynamics and product development is deemed a key advantage.

Despite the crowded landscape—with competitors like PartyVest (backed by PiggyVest) and the established ticketing startup Tix—EventPark is optimistic. The startup has already planned ten events and secured $200,000 of a planned $600,000 pre-seed round, benefiting from the backing of seasoned entrepreneurs like Chris Ubosi, CEO of Megaletrics.

EventPark generates revenue primarily through commissions on vendor transactions, supplemented by margins from its BNPL service and in-app promotional placements. The company’s immediate priority is consolidating its presence in Nigeria before pursuing expansion in the fourth quarter of 2026. The founders believe their end-to-end management depth will enable them to capture the market gap left by players who focus narrowly on ticketing or guest lists.

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