Get Guardian on GoogleEvent-planning platform that connects celebrants with service providers, Celedom, has recorded over 1,500 sign-ups since the launch of its second version in February.
The platform, which operates in Nigeria, Ghana and the United States, is designed to simplify event planning by providing a digital marketplace where users can discover vendors, make enquiries and organise their events.
The development comes amid growing use of digital platforms by individuals and businesses to find services, although sourcing reliable vendors remains a challenge for many people planning weddings, birthdays and other social gatherings.
According to the company, Celedom operates a two-app system, with separate applications for vendors and celebrants.
While the vendor app allows service providers create profiles and receive requests from prospective customers, the celebrants’ app provides access to vendors, event creation tools, enquiries and direct communication.
Project Lead, Chris Akoh, said the platform was developed to address the difficulties people encounter when searching for event service providers.
“Celedom is a problem solver, tackling the service-provider-finding problem we have here,” he said, adding that the company verifies vendors to give users greater confidence when engaging their services.
The platform also features a Create an Event function, which allows users organise their event requirements and identify vendors suited to their needs.
Another feature is the Verification Tick, a badge assigned to businesses that have undergone the platform’s verification process. The company said this helps users distinguish verified businesses when making their choices.
Marketing Lead, Alaezi Akpuru, said the platform is designed to accommodate different types of celebrations, regardless of their size.
“The app is what everyone needs to make life a whole lot easier. Whether it’s small get-togethers or big events like weddings, it covers it all,” Akpuru said.
