A week after Chris Ihidero’s ‘Story Story’ Masterclass, the filmmaker and writer shared some tips on how young Nigerians can manage their success and invest, via Twitter.
1. Dear Nigerian writer/filmmaker/content producer, can we talk about money and why you need to make a shitload of it and invest for 2moro?
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
2. A wise woman whispered this to me in ’08: “If you do not learn the business aspect of ur profession, you’ll be a talent 4 hire forever.” — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
3. This is how many Nigerians like their creative people: Perpetually broke, dreadlocked and Adire-wearing. They want you to save the world.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
4. They preach that society’s salvation lies with the artiste; this is bullshit, don’t fall for it. If you’re so inclined, fine; not a must. — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
5. I sat in a meeting this week with ppl who had a chance to suggest solutions to general industry probs but chose to fight 4 their pockets.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
6. Don’t end up like them. They are past their prime, time has left them behind and now they fight for crumbs off the charity table. — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
7. You will not be the most sought after screenwriter/director/producer forever. Time will happen to you. Younger ones will come through.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
8. When you hit the big payday in your relative youth, divert and invest. Seek knowledge about how to do business. Many here can help you. — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
9. Be a decent human being; Your creativity is not an excuse for indecency or your expectation that society should forgive you of anything.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
10. As business ppl will tell you, it’s not the 1st sale that matters: business grow from continuous patronage. Will you get a recall? — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
11. Do it for money if you have to. Talent isn’t yet an acceptable exchange for rent or food. Just know why you’re doing it.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
12. Profit isn’t a dirty word, contrary to what most critics/many ppl who need ur talent want you to believe. Most charities run on profit. — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
13. Do all you can to understand the business of the business u’re in. Don’t let it be said of you:”oh wow, and he/she was so talented o…”
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
14. Tomorrow is not assured, no one knows what’s coming. Do ur best so that when whatever is coming arrives, u’ll know that you did ur best. — Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
15. God bless your hustle. Peace Profound.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
