The Content Connect Show

Content Connect

You see the campaigns, the viral posts, and the moments that make you stop scrolling, but what about the creative minds who bring it all to life? 👀 At CONTENT CONNECT, we’re shining a light on the writers, marketers, creators, and storytellers shaping the future of African content. 🌍✨ Through in-depth conversations on our YouTube show, we’ll introduce you to the extraordinary people behind the magical content you see every day💨🚀 These are stories you DON’T want to miss❗ Follow us, subscribe to the channel, and join the movement of creatives rewriting the rules🎙️

Episodes

  1. Content Connect S2E5: The BBN Social Media Manager Who Became a Performance Marketing Machine!

    13 HR AGO

    Content Connect S2E5: The BBN Social Media Manager Who Became a Performance Marketing Machine!

    Meet Ebuka Chidube, a performance marketer who's been in the game for 4+ years, working with brands like Piggyvest, Lenco, iFitness, and even managing social media for Big Brother Naija housemates.In this episode, Ebuka shares his wild journey from studying guidance and counseling (without any guidance pun very much intended), to trying his hand at design, to becoming the guy brands call when they need serious growth. He talks about achieving 500% growth in just 2 weeks, getting Piggyvest to 5 million users in a month, and why he believes you have to be "a certain level of cracked" to succeed in marketing.If you've ever wondered what it really takes to make it in performance marketing, or why "you can work anywhere" might be the biggest lie ever told, this episode is packed with gems you need to hear.As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop a comment below and join the conversation on Instagram using #thecontentconnectshow. And of course, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more amazing content like this (please or we'd find you) :)Relevant Links below 👇: Connect with us on IG:   / thisiscontentconnect   Connect with us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/contenttconnect Read our Monthly Newsletter on Substack: https://contentconnect.substack.com/ Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5amNp6s... Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast... Linktree (for other CC resources): https://linktr.ee/realcontentconnect Wanna be our next guest? Fill this: https://forms.gle/aDf92ApuBedwDP3t6Connect with Ebuka on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daevee_chi?... Connect with Ebuka on LinkedIn:   / ebuka-chidube-6a230518a  Connect with Ebuka on Twitter (X): https://x.com/Daevee007

    1h 5m
  2. Content Connect S2E4: What 7 Years in Content Taught Abioye About Growth, Money & Execution

    29/11/2025

    Content Connect S2E4: What 7 Years in Content Taught Abioye About Growth, Money & Execution

    Meet Abioye Ogundairo, a content writer, marketer, and founder of TechWriteable, a platform helping writers build portfolios, find jobs, and collaborate with companies across the world. In this episode, Abioye shares how he went from landing his first ₦10k writing gig with zero experience to working with international clients on Upwork, and eventually starting his own company. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money from writing or turn your freelance hustle into a brand,  this episode is for you. As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop a comment below and join the conversation on Instagram using #thecontentconnectshow. And of course, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more amazing content like this (please or we'd find you) :) Relevant Links below 👇:  Connect with us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscontentconnect/  Connect with us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/contenttconnect  Read our Monthly Newsletter on Substack: https://contentconnect.substack.com/  Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5amNp6s397ZaMFvplRwKHU?si=JOp95Sn4SWuKLWsQPteycg  Listen to us on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/the-content-connect-show/id1816793877  Linktree (for other CC resources): https://linktr.ee/realcontentconnect  Wanna be our next guest? Fill this: https://forms.gle/aDf92ApuBedwDP3t6 Connect with Abioye on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abioye_hq Connect with Abioye on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ogundairo Connect with Abioye on Twitter (X): https://x.com/abioye_hq?s=21

    50 min
  3. Content Connect S2E3: How Mariam Turned Her Love For Media Into a Dream Job at Zikoko

    22/11/2025

    Content Connect S2E3: How Mariam Turned Her Love For Media Into a Dream Job at Zikoko

    Meet Mariam Akinbami, social media strategist, community manager, and all-round creative powerhouse at Zikoko, one of Africa’s biggest media brands. In this episode, she talks about balancing school and work (and still graduating with a first class!), shooting her shot at Zikoko, and what it really takes to stand out in the creative industry.  Watch till the end for lessons on storytelling, discipline, and doing it all, especially when it’s hard. As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop a comment below and join the conversation on Instagram using #thecontentconnectshow. And of course, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more amazing content like this (please or we'd find you) :) Relevant Links below 👇:  Connect with us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscontentconnect/  Connect with us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/contenttconnect  Read our Monthly Newsletter on Substack: https://contentconnect.substack.com/  Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5amNp6s397ZaMFvplRwKHU?si=JOp95Sn4SWuKLWsQPteycg  Listen to us on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/the-content-connect-show/id1816793877  Linktree (for other CC resources): https://linktr.ee/realcontentconnect  Wanna be our next guest? Fill this: https://forms.gle/aDf92ApuBedwDP3t6 Connect with Mariam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_akinbami_ Connect with Mariam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-akinbami

    1h 9m
  4. Content Connect S2E2: How Fashion, Twitter, And a Little ‘luck’ Got Her Into Tech

    15/11/2025

    Content Connect S2E2: How Fashion, Twitter, And a Little ‘luck’ Got Her Into Tech

    Meet Gift Arku – a marketing associate, a fashion lover, and your favorite outspoken Twitter girlie 👩🏽‍💻👠. In this episode, Gift talks about everything from how to increase your luck surface area, to being too comfortable in a role, and why the excuse of being an introvert just doesn’t cut it anymore.  It’s fun, it’s real, and it’s packed with insider info you’ll actually use.  As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop a comment below and join the conversation on Instagram using #thecontentconnectshow. And of course, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more amazing content like this (please or we'd find you) :) Relevant Links below 👇:  Connect with us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscontentconnect/  Connect with us on Twitter (X): https://x.com/contenttconnect  Read our Monthly Newsletter on Substack: https://contentconnect.substack.com/  Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5amNp6s397ZaMFvplRwKHU?si=JOp95Sn4SWuKLWsQPteycg  Listen to us on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/the-content-connect-show/id1816793877  Linktree (for other CC resources): https://linktr.ee/realcontentconnect  Wanna be our next guest? Fill this: https://forms.gle/aDf92ApuBedwDP3t6 Connect with Gift on Twitter: https://x.com/xo_efyaa Connect with Gift on IG: https://www.instagram.com/xo.efyaa/?hl=en Connect with Gift on LinkedIn: https://ng.linkedin.com/in/gift-arku

    1h 45m

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You see the campaigns, the viral posts, and the moments that make you stop scrolling, but what about the creative minds who bring it all to life? 👀 At CONTENT CONNECT, we’re shining a light on the writers, marketers, creators, and storytellers shaping the future of African content. 🌍✨ Through in-depth conversations on our YouTube show, we’ll introduce you to the extraordinary people behind the magical content you see every day💨🚀 These are stories you DON’T want to miss❗ Follow us, subscribe to the channel, and join the movement of creatives rewriting the rules🎙️