Nam Den, The Host of Afro Viet TV is BACK!
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"Your life like 80 years, 90 years max, you are old sickly if you get to 90. So if you are 30, you are 1 third there. What have you done with that 30?"

Niall Mackay reconnects with Nam Den, a Nigerian YouTuber and content creator based in Vietnam. Nam reflects on his journey since their last conversation, sharing how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his perspective on life and work-life balance.

Nam discusses the challenges of maintaining his YouTube channel while juggling multiple responsibilities, including running a business, teaching, and participating in various TV productions. He offers insights into the intricacies of creating multilingual content and the technical hurdles of video editing and subtitling. The conversation also touches on the financial aspects of being a YouTuber in Vietnam and the quest for social media verification.

Key Takeaways:

• COVID-19 taught Nam to appreciate life more and prioritize self-care [05:50]
• Creating multilingual content presents unique challenges in editing and subtitling [17:10]
• YouTube revenue in Vietnam is significantly lower compared to Western countries [20:40]
• Nam balances his YouTube channel with other professional commitments [14:30]
• The importance of consistency in content creation and maintaining audience engagement [11:00]

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Episode Sponsors:7 Bridges Brewing Co. )- An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam)- I highly recommend them for their professional advice related to personal, family, and business insurance.

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