Nigerian content creator and phone editor Amoye Toluwani Oreoluwa has challenged one of the most common excuses slowing down aspiring digital creators waiting to own a “better phone” before starting. In a candid message shared with her fans via her WhatsApp status, Amoye described the mindset as unnecessary and harmful in today’s fast-paced content economy.
Amoye revealed that she began her content creation journey in 2020 using a basic phone held together with a rubber band. Despite its limitations, she created consistently for two years until a Good Samaritan helped her upgrade to a Samsung A13. With that device, she produced university content, ran a YouTube channel, and shot FYB content for her coursemates projects many of her graduating colleagues can still attest to.
Her journey faced another setback in January 2024 when the Samsung A13 was stolen on her convocation day. Rather than quit, Amoye switched to a Samsung S9 and continued creating content, focusing mostly on vlogs after stepping away from the cooking content she initially produced. Even after purchasing an iPhone in March 2025, she continued using her Samsung S9, stressing that her progress was driven by editing skills rather than camera quality.
According to Amoye, the most valuable investment she made between 2020 and 2025 was time spent learning phone editing, experimenting with different content styles, and building creative confidence. This preparation allowed her to start earning without having to relearn the basics.
She also addressed the pressure many creators feel to “start big,” noting that the rising standard of content creation often pushes people into inaction. Amoye admitted that some creators who started after her are now ahead because they remained consistent during periods when she paused for months. However, she emphasized that growth is personal and recommitting to oneself at any stage is valid.
Her message to aspiring creators was clear and direct: stop playing safe with your potential, bet on yourself, and start creating with whatever tools you have.
Amoye Toluwani Oreoluwa’s story serves as a reminder in 2026 that consistency, skill, and self-belief not expensive gadgets are the real drivers of success in content creation.
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