Andy Kabamba From 365Management Shares His Story

The job of a talent manager in the entertainment industry is not as easy as it seems. Besides managing the fame and public exposure of the big-time superstars in the industry, the manager is responsible for creating a positive impression of them in the public eye. While many fail to accomplish this multifaceted task, some grow exponentially with their hard work, honesty, and passion for their job. One such example is Andy Kabamba. He is the CEO of 365 Management and Radical Publishing Group along with Lighthouse Ltd. He works in partnerships with some famous names in the entertainment industry like SAL&CO, NappyBoy Entertainment, Freebandz Global, and Boominati.

Andy Kabamba (@akvisions) is passionate about 365 Management, an agency that is managing legends in the music and film industry. The company that started its journey in 2015 by managing 2 producers is now working with 9 big clients.  The clientele of 365 Management includes music legend T-Pain, multi-platinum songwriter/producer A1 Bentley, and Grammy award-winning Producer Dre Moon who is also a close friend of Andy Kabamba and the one who picked the name for the company. 365 Management has also expanded its service to the film industry by representing industry stalwarts like actor Lakeith Stanfield. His recent venture into the music business is also handled by365 Management.

Being the blood nephew of NBA hall of fame legend Dikembe Mutombo and also being inspired by him, persistence and hard work became a habit for Andy Kabamba. It is for these qualities that Andy Kabamba and his company are admired and recommended by Kathryn Frazier Biz 3, Mari of Lymelite Media, and Legendary CEO Steve Rifkind. The business that started as a passion has evolved into a well-known company under the able leadership of Andy Kabamba.

The scaling of 365 Management was not easy for Andy Kabamba. He too had faced several challenges while growing his business. According to him, the most important challenge for 365 Management has been the patience and persistence that has resulted in the conversion of a "no" to a "maybe" and finally turn to a "yes". Motivated by the vision of the company, Andy Kabamba was fast enough to learn the tactics and strategies that enabled him to overcome a lot of challenges. As long as his passion for his job lives, he wants to sign more and more celebrities to effectively manage their careers with 365 Management.

Andy Kabamba's biggest inspiration behind starting 365 Management is his father and his son. He also attributes a major share of the success of the company to his clients who have consistently put their trust in him. Among them, Dre Moon occupies a special position because he has been a friend and guide to Andy Kabamba since the inception of 365 Management.

The functioning of the company had a few changes recently due to the pandemic-induced restrictions. Since traveling and gathering were strictly prohibited, most company operations are now happening virtually. Andy Kabamba is managing everything via phone calls, zoom calls, e-mails, and studio sessions. He ensures that his clients get the service they deserve even during these trying times. He also maintains an Instagram page for 365 Management.

Andy Kabamba has been enthusiastic about basketball since his childhood. Due to his love for sports, he also wants his business to expand into the sports industry. Going forward, Andy Kabamba is planning to manage sports personalities with 365 Management. His dream client so far is the NBA superstar player Ryan Mutombo with whom he wants to work with.