Meet the social media enthusiast who pushes boundaries and dares you to do the same

“I love creating media that impacts and inspires people”, says Eddie as he scribbles another idea in his trusty notebook. Eddie Mutema joined Infobwana as a Social Media Manager in December 2021 tasked with bringing creativity, consistency and flair to our social media channels. As a social media enthusiast he also works as a Consultant Media Creative for a handful of other businesses in Lusaka and is constantly keeping his skills fresh through study and a willingness to learn, experiment and challenge himself.?

At 31, he’s already worked in radio media, events, music management, music production, music entertainment, sales, copywriting and graphic design - all key skills that fit well with the demands of the fast paced world of social media. Eddie credits significant growth to his time at Mojo New Media, where he worked as a Media Creative, learning to be fearlessly daring, push boundaries and challenge oneself to go beyond the comfort of comfort zones.?

“I joined Infobwana because I have the opportunity to contribute my expertise to the growth of digital transformation. Previously, The Best of Zambia, Infobwana is a brand that everyone has come across at least once during their use of the internet. I’ve admired them from a distance for their impactful contribution to the country. Now I’m excited to be part of the team taking it to the next level with so much more to come. The team is young and very driven, and the Infobwana workflow is very smooth - what one person does, seamlessly feeds into what the next person in another department does. It’s refreshingly simple and efficient.”

Eddie was born to a Leya father from Mukuni Village and a Lozi mother from Kaoma, and is the second youngest in a family of 10! Usually, the youngest members of the family have a tendency to be the laziest but this doesn’t seem to apply to Eddie who says he is, “Motivated by the lack of things in many places. What drives me is the need to provide solutions that impact people.” And since Infobwana is about exactly that, we think we’re a good fit.??

When asked about the kind of Zambia Eddie wants to see in 5 years, he said, “I want a space program! So we can start buying land on Venus. Why not? On a serious note, I want to see a nation where young people can succeed without having to "toil" so long to become somewhat financially stable after the age of 40. The majority of us young people have many ideas, even working prototypes, but we lack the opportunity to launch our innovations into fruition.

So, working on a platform that will serve the young, the innovators, the micro businesses, and help them grow through digital transformation is most definitely a good fit for me. Now we need to adopt digital transformation as a nation. Will you dare to push boundaries, push beyond your comfort zone and join us on the journey?