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Chiq Consultants is a London based events management and PR Company, specialising in themed events for the entertainment industry.

Early Life
Founded in November 2007 by four university graduates; Francesca Adjei, Isabella Obaseki, Yinka Ikuemelo and Doris Betek embarked on a career in event management and PR. Before Chiq Consultants, the four started off by planning university events with nine other friends whilst studying at the University of Bedfordshire. They set up a promotions team called UMANZ Productions, which proved popular amongst students. After graduating from university with BA honours, the four entrepreneurs decided working within the corporate world was not a road they wished to follow. After turning down several job opportunities with attractive benefits and wages, the team decided to do something that motivated them. As the entertainment industry and events management was a passion they all shared, they decided to embark on a business venture - Chiq Consultants.

The four co-founders made an agreement to make a mark on the entertainment industry. Chiq Consultants’ motto “constantly craving uniqueness” strived to bring creativity to event management. Equipped with fresh ideas but little knowledge of the industry, the founders decided to learn more about the entertainment business. In 2007 Chiq Consultants attended Kulture2Couture, where they met up with Damon Dash who gave the company valuable business ideas.

Service
Chiq Consultants’ events known for its creativity, prestigious style and celebrity guest list ranges from corporate award ceremonies, fashion and music functions to personal celebrations.

Portfolio
In September 2007 Chiq Consultants worked with [Mahogany Models] on a controversial PR campaign - Black But Invisible. Alarmed by the lack of models of colour represented in mainstream fashion, the campaign was set to fight against racism in the modelling industry. The campaign’s aim to inject colour back into the fashion industry was backed by several media publication such as: Itz Caribbean, The Voice Newspaper and African News. The campaign was brought to light after the All Black Vogue Italia edition. CEO of Mahogany Models Mr. Sola Oyebade received interviews from mainstream press such as Sky News, More4 and BBC3.

Chiq Consultants has since worked with several brands including Young Fashion Designers Awards, Fashion Romance, Top Model of Colour and Fashion Diversity.

In February 2008 Chiq offered its services to London Fashion Week’s off schedule show - Untold at The Clink Prison Museum in London Bridge. The event was used as a platform for underground designers to showcase their work to mainstream audiences. The event was widely received and provided a feature within The Guardian newspaper on fashion designer Khulekani Msweli.

On 9th May 2008, Chiq Consultants launched into the entertainment industry with a glamorous styled VIP party. Guests included celebrities, opinion leaders and several influential figures within the media and entertainment industry. The red carpet event allowed aspiring hopefuls to network with working class professionals.

On 7th of February 2009, Chiq Consultants worked with Charles Thompson, founder of Screen Nation Awards as the official PR in revealing the 2009 winners for the only annual award show celebrating achievements within black cinema, film and TV. Major invited stars graced the red carpet including Naomi Harris, David Oyelowo, Noel Clarke, Jamelia, Gurinder Chadha, Don Warrington, Ashley Walters, Sabrina Washington, Sue Elise, Sway, Dwain Chambers, Martin Offiah, Samata Angel, Tamer Hussan, Tiana Benjamin, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Wil Johnson, Aml Ameen, Chucky Venn, Arnold Oceng, Heshima Thompson, Jimmy Akingbola, Bashy and many more.

Chiq Consultants made history by reuniting the cast of Desmond’s on stage for the first time in 15 years after the show ended to honour the creator of Desmond’s Trix Worrell. Chiq Consultants’ events have received coverage in several UK mainstream publications including BBC Online News, BBC 1Xtra, Evening Standard, The Guardian, The London Paper, The Independent, USA Today, The Voice newspaper, New Nation, Pride magazine, Black Hair and Beauty, Blackhair, Colures, Choice FM, Life FM, Colourful Radio, Holy Moly as well as Leicester Square TV.

Charitable Work
In 2008, Chiq Consultants raised funds for [Exposure], the Haringey based youth charity in London, aiding deprived young adults to explore their talents within the media.

Chiq Consultants are occasionally involved in seminars at schools, colleges and universities around the UK to educate and inspire students hoping to work within the entertainment industry.