It is no longer news that money can be found anywhere. Gone are the days when once you are done with secondary school your parents enroll you in a computer school because now, the mobile phone can do just that. So instead of a computer school the parents get that child a phone. Not just to answer calls or play games, but to go on another journey of learning on the phone.
So while Jamb is jambing many, instead of wasting precious years like in the past, they learn the trending arts via a phone.
What are these? They include:
Video Editing: Video editing is as easy as 1,2 get a phone, shoot a video, use the phone edit app on the phone and edit, practice, practice, practice then boom, you become perfect; yes that easy.
Most times, YouTube is the perfect teacher for video editing. The need for video editing is increasing day by day especially because of the era we are in where content creation has become the other of the day. Many create and edit by themselves then as they grow the need to hire a video editor arises and you cash out. So while waiting for Jamb you can start making your own money which was not the case 20years ago.
Content creation: The rise of social media has helped check some youthful disaster that should have been but for social media it now keeps many young people busy positively, though without doubt there are some negative outcomes.
Now many make use of social media to create engaging contents, post and in return make money. These contents grow their social media page however making brands use these people advertise products at the same time earn doing that. The likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok and the newest on the block, Thread by Meta. Many young people are now channelling their creativity on these platforms for visibility and the cash.
YouTube: This platform has blessed many, as many go there to learn different ways of doing a lot and even those who teach as both party gains massively.
There are a lot of DIY (do it yourself) videos on this platform. So as a young person you can learn how to bake, sew, create apps, video editing, cook, name it, YouTube is your go to platform for any young person that wants to impact their world.
Meanwhile, many film producers now use YouTube as a platform to showcase their movies without having to break the bank instead they cash out through these means. Some others start reality shows of their life or family or even TV shows on YouTube and many click to join and be entertained. All you need is a phone an idea and a constant data.
So you see, the new oil is now on our palm, no longer faraway inside the ground. It is important to be productive as a young person. Whenever you lay your hands on a phone, see it as the future, your future. Don’t wait, take a step and get busy.
Chinenye Anichebe,
Abuja
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