Through spontaneous actions captured in pictures and videos, many lives have been transformed by harnessing the power of social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and among others.
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Here are 6 proven examples of Nigerians who came to limelight via social media.
Salle
The 17- year-old Owerri teenager, who earns a living by hawking, was discovered in Imo State via a trending video, where she was asked to freestyle by an unknown man and woman.
She took hold of her defining moment by singing beautiful which caught the attention of many top celebrities. She is tipped as the next music star
Oreofe
Oreofeoluwa would be remembered as the “Mummy Please Calm Down” boy who made a dramatic attempt at getting his mum not to beat him.
His video trended during the lockdown and earned him a special meeting with Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwoolu.
He has featured in an interview with BBC and became a brand ambassador for Trumpy Concept, an Abuja based Property Development and Real Estate Company.
He recently made his Nollywood debut in a new movie project with filmmaker Kunle Afolayan titled ‘Swallow’, acting as Eniola Badmus son in the movie.
Taju
The five-year-old Ibadan boy was seen in a viral video struggling to speak correct English but resigned to his fate after different futile attempts. Several celebrities like Ayo Makun, Don Jazzy, Falz, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Funmi Awelewa, Alibaba and others were moved and assisted him.
He has since changed his name to Opeyemi and doing well under a foundation with the help of the Oyo State Government.
Olajumoke Orisaguna
The Osun born beautiful mother of two, came into limelight wheh she was accidentally captured while hawking bread during photo shoot organized by celebrity photographer, TY Bello for pop star, Tinnie Tempah.
Olajumoke was awarded a scholarship by Sujimoto Group and Poise Nigeria. She has learnt Etiquette, Soft Skills, Social Graces and Communication at Poise Nigeria. She was also reportedly booked for CNN section/interview in April by Kunbi Collection.
Jumoke is already partnering with TY Bello’s photography firm. She speaks fluent English.
Ayomide
His perfect rendition of Tope Alabi song ‘You are worthy’ turned heads when the video emerged. Ayomide, who hawked orange in Ilaro, Ogun State, was said to have encountered a young man Sunkanmi, who persuaded him to sing a gospel song for him with his angelic voice.
The orange seller’s voice has helped him locate his destiny helper as he was awarded a scholarship by Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, the founder of Love of Christ Generation Church in 2019.
Success
The seven- year- old school girl in Warri, Delta State gained the attention of many Nigerians after she was spotted in a trending video in March 2019, lamenting being sent away from school for non-payment of school fees.
Her appeal in pidgin to be beaten rather than sent packing from school moved many to compassion. The video attracted the attention of Delta State Government which donated money and gifts to and her family.
Little Success became a child education ambassador, signing an endorsement deal with a Dubai-based company.
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Source: nationonline
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