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Digital_David
@DeeFlix021
Trying to figure out 💲💲 online & sharing what works Digital marketing | Growth | Real life lessons Jesus lover ✝️ | Undergrad | Chelsea 💙
Katılım Ekim 2023
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@DAVEWIN05 @OlamilekanOkoya You sef follow back
If I no go engage you
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2018 was the year I thought my life was about to change.
I was still learning, still grinding, still managing small Nigerian pages that would argue over ₦5,000 like it was ₦5 million. But I didn’t complain, I just kept working, building, proving myself.
Then one day, I got a DM.
“Hey, we need a social media manager for a US-based brand. Are you available?”
I read it like five times.
US-based brand.
In 2018, that was not a small thing. That was escape. That was validation. That was finally, all this work is making sense.
We jumped on a call.
The owner sounded impressed.
“You understand growth.”
“You actually get engagement.”
“This is better than what we’ve seen locally.”
Locally.
Even that word sounded like I had already crossed over.
They gave me a trial.
Two weeks.
I treated it like my life depended on it.
I studied their audience. I stayed up all night scheduling posts because of time difference. I replied comments like I was the brand owner. I even created extra content they didn’t ask for.
By the end of the first week, their page started moving.
More comments. More shares. More DMs.
The owner messaged me:
“This is insane… what are you doing differently?”
I just smiled to myself.
Because for once… something was working.
Second week ended.
They were happy.
Very happy.
“Let’s move forward long-term.”
That was the message.
I remember just staring at my phone… heart beating fast. I had already started planning in my head.
Consistent dollar income.
Stability.
Peace.
For once, I wouldn’t have to chase clients.
Then came the question.
“Quick one… where are you based?”
I paused.
Not because I wanted to lie.
But because… I already knew how this story sometimes goes.
Still, I answered.
“Nigeria.”
That was it.
That one word changed everything.
Suddenly, new concerns appeared.
“Hmm… we’ve had issues before.”
“Our payment system doesn’t really support Nigeria.”
“We just need to be careful…”
Careful.
After two weeks of me literally growing their brand.
After results.
After proof.
I had become a “risk.”
The energy changed immediately.
From excitement… to suspicion.
From “let’s build” … to “let’s reconsider.”
Two days later, I got the message.
“Hey, we’ve decided to go in another direction.”
No explanation.
No acknowledgment of the work I had done.
Nothing.
But what hurt the most?
They kept everything.
My content style.
My posting strategy.
Even captions I drafted.
They just replaced me with someone else… someone “safer.”
I remember sitting outside that evening, holding my phone, just staring.
Not even angry.
Just tired.
Because how do you compete with a reputation you didn’t create?
How do you fight a bias that speaks before you even open your mouth?
That day, I learned something early.
As a Nigerian, sometimes you don’t just have to be good.
You have to be twice as good… and still be doubted.
But I didn’t stop.
Because if there’s one thing Nigeria teaches you…
It’s how to keep going, even when the system keeps reminding you that you’re not trusted.
Oku@oku_yungx
Tell me how Nigeria dealt with you ‼️
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Running a business in Nigeria is hard. I want to help, because I can.
I consult for a few Nigerian brands. None of them have a yearly turnover< 60m naira. I help their teams do the right thing when it comes to digital marketing. I optimize their content calendars/directions, shoot videos, run ads, fix their website.
My focus has been on the international market for half a decade. But now, I want to help small businesses, and I'm willing to give my most prized possession to the lucky ones - my time.
I'll let you know the full plan soon, but for now, if you're a Nigerian business owner, tell me one problem you're facing in regards to your sales or marketing in the comments below.
I don't care if you're a luxury fashion brand like Veekee James, or you're a small barber. I want to hear from you.
Comment and RT.
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Okay here are some tips:
1. Follow big accounts
2. Turn on post notifications (u gaz dey intentional and active)
3. Comment immediately they post (Don’t just comment for comment sake, agree strongly or disagree)
4. Repost and like their posts
5. Always follow back.
Let’s help ourselves on X.. Repost this and comment.
Toba Kolade@iam_thorba
OMG! Congratulations to me 💯🔥 Don’t give up guys! I did it in 2 days.. read more
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