World Social Media Day: From likes to lasting legacies

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00:00What started as a space to chat with friends has become a stage, a store, a classroom, and even a lifeline.

00:11It's June 30th, World Social Media Day, and today we are not just scrolling, we are celebrating.

00:20Because behind the filters and follows are real people building dreams, influencing change,

00:26and turning their phones into purpose-powered tools.

00:30This is a digital shift we didn't see coming.

00:35And leading this shift, a new wave of creative emerge, and they are not waiting for permission.

00:41They are using comedy, storytelling, fashion, and bold authenticity to build careers, spark conversations, and connect across the world.

00:52Some of the leading social media personalities in Nigeria include

00:57These creators are not just entertaining us.

01:26They are starting conversations, shaping culture, and proving that, yes, your phone can be your launchpad.

01:35But beyond the aesthetics and algorithms lies something deeper, connection.

01:42For many, social media is more than content.

01:46It's community, a place to feel seen, heard, and understood.

01:50From finding relatable stories, to discovering online support groups, from learning a new skill,

01:57to getting that one encouraging DM when it mattered most.

02:02It becomes a space for emotional honesty, personal growth, and healing.

02:08Yes, there is noise, but there is also truth.

02:12And in the right hands, a smartphone ain't in just a gadget.

02:16It's a gateway.

02:19Despite the risk, the doom scrolling, the pressure to perform, and the silent competitions.

02:26As we celebrate World Social Media Day, we are reminded that the most powerful things about these platforms are the people using them,

02:37the characters behind the screens.

02:39So, whether you're going viral or just posting for fun,

02:44your story matters, your voice counts.

02:50Keep it real, keep it kind, keep it going.

02:55Happy World Social Media Day!