Vol 39 | 30-08-2023
Good morning, {$name}. 🌞
Random, but I have the same last name as a politician and former senator in my state. For a long time when I was growing up, this coincidence was something of a claim to fame. People were convinced that we were related and were disappointed when I told them they got it wrong. One time when I was in university, a porter was so sure I wasn’t telling the truth that he got me to call my dad to confirm what he thought he knew. To many people like him, I was just trying to keep a low profile.
At some point, I started telling people that this senator was a distant uncle — it was the fastest way to get them to leave me alone. But it also got me out of trouble in my uni a few times.
Naturally, I thought a lot about what it must be like to have a politician parent or close family member. And if this week’s Naira Life is anything to go by, it means not having to worry about your financial future. Let’s dive in!
In this letter:
- #NairaLife: The Politician’s Daughter Who Doesn’t Need to Work for Money
- HustlePrint: What Do You Need to Become a Musician in Nigeria?
- Love Currency:Dating in Benin on a ₦400k Photographer Monthly Income
- Money Meanings: “Bear Market”
- Game: #HowMuchLast
- Where The Money At?!
#NairaLife: The Politician’s Daughter Who Doesn’t Need to Work for Money
Since the 23-year-old subject of this #NairaLife turned 18, her future has been sorted — thanks to investments and a $250k trust fund set up by her parents. Still, she rated her financial happiness a 6. Why?
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What Do You Need to Become a Musician in Nigeria?
Mo’Believe’s hustle story took us through how he built a music career and launched two albums as an independent artist. Now we know how he did it. If you also want to make a career out of your musical talent, this guide is for you.
Dating in Benin on a ₦400k Photographer Monthly Income
Among the things Douglas* wished for on his 24th birthday, finding love was not one of them. But when he met Susie*, he knew I wanted to be with her. In this interview, he talks about the voice note that started their love story, working as a photographer in Benin city, and his girlfriend’s reluctance to take money from him.
An excerpt: “I know how much is in her account most of the time because she tells me when money comes in. And since I get paid according to the number of images I edit, we usually do the calculations together. That way, she knows how much I earn every month.”
Compensation in Nigeria is shrouded in secrecy, and it’s even worse for creators who work in tech. ConTech Africa is working on a No-Code Salary Tool and Report, a simple resource for the tech ecosystem to understand the market trends and best practices for benefits for no-code roles.
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Money Meanings
Game: #HowMuchLast
#HowMuchLast is a game where we show you an item and you tell us (and the world) the highest amount you’d pay for it.
Some weeks will be Okin biscuit, some others will be SUVs.
I saw a tweet yesterday about how a popular canned sardines brand has started advertising their product. Before now, they didn’t bother to do that and still sold. Yeah, times are tough. So, I started thinking about how much people think these are worth these days. So, #HowMuchLast for a tin of sardines?
What’s the most you’d pay? Tweet at us here.
Where The Money At?!
We can’t say we’re about the money and not actually help you find the money.
So we’ve compiled a list of job opportunities for you. Make sure you share this with anyone who might need it because in this community, we look out for each other.
Again, don’t mention. We gatchu.
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All good things must come to an end. But not this good thing. We’ll be back next week.
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meantime, keep reading Zikoko’s articles and be sure to share the love.
Till next week…
Yours cashly,
Toheeb,
Zikoko’s ‘OG’ Mr. Money
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