Young people like Atlegang Songo can use TikTok as an enabling platform to move ahead.
Content creation on social media platforms could offer many young people a way out of South Africa’s unemployment dilemma, says video platformusage of internet users worldwide amounted to 151 minutes a day so “it makes sense that they leverage their time and skills and monetise their content,” said Bianca Sibiya, TikTok’s head of content operations for sub-Saharan Africa.
“At the heart of this programme lies an immersive in-person experience where content creators ranging from entry-level all the way up to public figures embark on a journey of discovery,” she added. TikToker Atlegang Songo, popularly known as Papi Nicetingz, shared his experience and how TikTok had given him a spotlight and a push towards his acting career.
“Even the industry cannot be gatekept as much anymore, creators can now be scouted based on what they can do. I mean what better way to showcase your talent if it’s not on social media through skits and all? It really gave me the exposure I needed to be seen by relevant people.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nigeria: Napoli Finally Opens Up Over Osimhen's TikTok VideoSerie A champions, Napoli, has finally spoken about a TikTok video it posted on their official page which has been generating reactions in Italy and across the world.
Read more »
'It's obviously me': Fall guy Eddie determined to protect young Aussie playersAustralia head coach Eddie Jones said he will continue to protect his players even if he becomes the 'fall guy' for the Wallabies' dismal Rugby World Cup campaign.
Read more »