MoneybyZikoko: How Did This Comms Specialist Go From ₦210k to ₦769k/month in One Year?

Vol 38 | 24-07-2023

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Something new creeps into my budget and becomes a recurring expense every year. In 2023, it’s the cost of being a wedding guest. I’ve attended more weddings this year than the past three years combined. 90% of these events were also out of town, which meant I had to spend extra on the logistics.

I didn’t mind/think about how much of a financial commitment these were until recently. But I don’t imagine the wedding invites will stop anytime soon, so it seems I have to work out a plan that will “conveniently” accommodate them. Exciting, something new to figure out.

That’s enough about me, let’s look at this week’s stories.

In this letter:

#NairaLife:She’s Juggling a 9-5 With Three Virtual Assistant Gigs. But Not for Much Longer
HustlePrint: How Does an Indie Artist Build a Music Career? We Asked Mo’Believe
Love Currency:A Long-distance Relationship in Ibadan and Lagos on a ₦30k Salary
Money Meanings: “Debit Card”
Game: #HowMuchLast
Where The Money At?!

#NairaLife: She’s Juggling a 9-5 With Three Virtual Assistant Gigs. But Not for Much Longer

If you asked this #NairaLife subject why she became a virtual assistant, she’d say, “Lagos traffic”. But within a year, she’s gone from ₦210k to ₦769k/month juggling her comms job with three VA clients. Now, she plans to leave her stable 9-5 to face the side gigs.

Read her #NairaLife

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How Does an Indie Artist Build a Music Career? We Asked Mo’Believe

In 2016, Mo’believe found his voice and sound, kicking off his career as a musician. Now he has two albums and has hit significant milestones.

For this week’s #Hustleprint, he talks about how he’s making it work as an independent artist.

Read his Hustleprint here

A Long-distance Relationship in Ibadan and Lagos on a ₦30k Salary

24-year-old Feyi* has been dating her boyfriend for six years. They met in 100 level in 2017 and survived university as a couple. In 2022, they have limited incomes, but Feyi is confident they’re set for a comfortable financial future.

An excerpt: ““Most of our conversation [about money] is usually about the way I spend. I can’t lie. I like nice things. I like to reward myself. Sometimes, I feel like he should understand because I don’t pressure him to buy me these things. He should be happy I’m spending my own money but he keeps telling me to save more. Sometimes, I agree with him sha; I’m trying.”

Read the full story here

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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.

Barbie and Oppenheimer were all everyone seemed to talk about in the weeks leading to their release. Now that they are out, I’m curious how well they’ll do in the box office.How much would you pay to watch either, though? So, #HowMuchLast for a movie ticket?

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.