Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Tajideen Sumbo @pedalhappytaj

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I am currently an entrepreneur and a motoring influencer, I am originally from Angola but reside in South Africa.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

My topic of interest is motoring and lifestyle, I post a bit of both.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

I’ve always wanted to become a race car driver, it’s a dream and goal which I haven’t achieved yet. Due to the fact that I like speed, and love driving fast cars my friend Jay started calling me PedalHappy, so turned into PedalHappyTaj

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I use Adobe, but a lot of the content which I take is edited through my media company.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

Paul Walles, he owns Supercars of London. He inspired me to create my YouTube channel Supercars Of Africa.

6) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

The fact that I get to meet so many talented individuals.

7) What’s your favorite part about StarNgage? Any exciting campaigns that you have joined through StarNgage before?

I haven’t joined a campaign as yet, but I’m sure I will soon.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

I have a unique style of putting my face in whatever I do, my audience loves the human interaction. I also have my unique styles that I use when it comes to creating content.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Post top quality content don’t post for the sake of posting, I know when it comes to growing your account you want to constantly keep posting, but if your quality is low than you aren’t moving forward anyway.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

They take you out of your comfort zone and enable you to think outside the box. I love a challenge, so the more I can challenge myself the better.

Topics:

• Cars & Motorcycles
• Fashion

Country:

South Africa