<p>In the digital age, content creation has become one of the most sought-after career paths. With the rise of social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, many young Africans see content creation as the ultimate route to financial success and fame. While there is no doubt that being a content creator is a great thing, it is essential to recognize that the industry is becoming increasingly saturated. Relying solely on content creation without developing a tangible skill or profession can be a risky endeavor.</p><p>The appeal of content creation is understandable. It provides a platform for self-expression, storytelling, and even financial independence. Successful content creators are making substantial income from brand deals, advertisements, and sponsorships. However, the reality is that not everyone who ventures into content creation will achieve this level of success. The competition is fierce, and algorithms frequently change, making it difficult to sustain a long-term career without backup skills or alternative sources of income.</p><p>Africa, like any other continent, needs a diverse workforce. We need doctors, engineers, teachers, artisans, and skilled professionals to build and sustain our economies. Encouraging young people to develop real-time skills alongside their content creation aspirations ensures that they have a safety net. Whether it is learning a trade, acquiring a technical skill, or pursuing formal education, having a skillset outside of content creation is invaluable.</p><p>Moreover, the skills acquired in other professions can enhance content creation itself. A doctor who creates health-related content, an engineer who simplifies complex concepts, or a teacher who provides educational videos will always have an edge. Their expertise makes them more credible and sustainable in the long run. Content creation should complement a skill, not replace it, while content creation is a fantastic career choice, it should not be seen as the only path to success. Africa's development depends on a well-rounded workforce, and diversifying career options is crucial. Aspiring creators should also invest in a profession or skill that provides stability and growth, ensuring a balanced and prosperous future.</p>
At the end of each month, we give out cash prizes to 5 people with the best insights in the past month
as well as coupon points to 15 people who didn't make the top 5, but shared high-quality content.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Here are a few other things to know
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Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
rather than a lot of low-quality, spammy posts.
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Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
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Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
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Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
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Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
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Share your content in your social circles to build engagement around it.
Contributor Rankings
The Contributor Rankings shows the Top 20 Contributors on TwoCents a monthly and all-time basis.
The all-time ranking is based on the Contributor Score, which is a measure of all the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
The monthly score sums the score on all your insights in the past 30 days. The monthly and all-time scores are calcuated DIFFERENTLY.
This page also shows the top engagers on TwoCents — these are community members that have engaged the most with other user's content.
Contributor Score
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate your contributor score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
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Comments (excluding replies)
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Upvotes
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Views
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Number of insights published
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Subscriptions received
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Tips received
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