One of the panel sessions at the Skills and Sourcing event centered on how young Africans navigate content creation, digital careers, and Web3 with boldness and authenticity. The session was moderated by Ruth David, featuring Jenny Jessica Anochie, Lorlai (aka Lazy Perfectionist), Claire Charles, and a rising 16-year-old creator whose insights were nothing short of powerful.
When asked how she first got into content creation, Jenny emphasized the value of batch production, saying: “Since I’m a mobile videographer, I try to make my content ahead of time,” she shared.
For her, consistency wasn’t driven by algorithms but by real people. When asked what made her take content seriously as a career, she noted that people kept telling her her work inspired them, so she decided to double down on it.
As a Pharmacist and content creator, Lorlai knows a thing or two about juggling demands spoke on the need of scheduling work and rest.
“I schedule content to avoid feeling overwhelmed,” she said. “I’m also big on taking breaks. They help me reset.”
When the conversation turned to Web3, Claire Charles offered a succinct and relatable explanation:
“Web3 is the ecosystem that gives you power to do things your way. On Facebook, your data goes to centralized servers. In Web3, there’s no central authority—so your data stays with you.”
Her explanation made it clear why decentralization matters: security, autonomy, and ownership.
At just 16, this speaker proved that age is no barrier to entering the digital space. From her perspective, building a network through volunteering and community engagement is one of the fastest ways to gain access, insights, and opportunities.
The panel offered an honest, practical, and energizing glimpse into what it takes to succeed as a digital creator in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
