How one person's dream changed a thousand lives
He has had a hint of the possibilities, thus he has a dream, and it’s not of a selfish one, but one of helping others. He travels day and night, from city to city spreading news of this life-changing, nearly magical platform that we know as Steemit. @MichaelCJ, founder of @SteemCamp and @SteemNaira hosts entertainment events throughout Africa to encourage the youth to participate in the Steemit movement; from football tournaments to talent contests, he is taking promo-steem to the next level.
As mentioned in our previous post, ONE Steem can pay for two to three meals in Ghana (and Nigeria). Michael knows how large of an opportunity Steem is for the Nigerian and Ghanian people, and he doesn't want anyone to miss out.
When I think of Michael, I am reminded of the history lessons about Paul Revere, but this takes place in Nigeria and instead of shouting “The British are coming!”, it’s “The STEEM is rising!”
@SteemCamp is one of the projects that we are aiming to help get funding on @hyperfundit.com.
We’ve all experienced the fatigue, the exhaustion after a long day at work and having to make the struggle home, but family is waiting for us so we mustn’t fall asleep. For Michael, family is waiting to be made in the next city, whether it’s 100 miles apart or another 300 miles away. @MichaelCJ and his crew @nmalove, @casweeney, @jacobite, and @graface, have onboarded over 800 people since they joined Steemit in December, 2017.
@jacobite, @michaelcj, @casweeney, @nmalove
SteemCamp is a youth empowerment initiative aimed to eradicating unemployment and poverty in underdeveloped and developing countries in Africa and the world at large.
Midway into their journey, several whales and orcas gave @SteemCamp their support with their massive upvotes and things were kicking off.
Steemup Kaduna still has the largest crowd attendance in Africa.
There were performances, music, and dancing!
The whales and orcas worked out a plan with Michael to help @SteemCamp grow even faster. They led Michael to believe that it’s time to go big. He purchased a ton of promotional materials and secured venues for large-scale events.
@SteemCamp visiting the NNAMDI Azikiwe University:
Michael reached out to over 2,000 students about blockchain tech and Steemit that day.
Football tournament organized by @SteemCamp:
Over the course of 3 days, 10 teams went head to head on the football field.
Hundreds of people came to attend the tournament over the 3 days, making this one of the largest promo-steem events across the globe.
Problem
While the support from the whales and orcas was done with good intentions, as we saw in the recent months that Steem fell tremendously, so did the support from these whales and orcas. Without the continued financial support, @MichaelCJ was left with all the financial burden and had to take out loans to pay for the events planned ahead.
His Steemit account was held ransom, the loaner who was permitted access to the account changed the keys and Michael had to beg for his keys back. Despite the challenges, Michael hasn’t given up; that’s how Michael found me and that's why I’m telling you his story. @SteemCamp is still chasing the dream through sheer will and faith in Steemit and our community.
These events are currently happening.
The talent contest is also on the way.
What If
Imagine if Michael could achieve his unwavering dream to empower the youth across Africa through Steem; how this would inspire many more to go out there and help others. Our world would be such a kinder place with more giving, more care, and selflessness. These are the messages that Michael embodies.
Follow his journey @SteemCamp. Here is his application to become a Steem-Ambassador.
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Would you like to promote his cause? Michael is looking for influencers to help spread the word about the @hyperfundit.com campaign that is scheduled to launch two weeks from now, 60+ rep required. Join us on Discord.
50% of the SBD & SP earned on this post will be donated to @SteemCamp’s fundraising campaign.
Thank you for reading, I look forward to the changes we can make together!
Rob Chen, Co-Founder
P.S. We’re looking for someone with animation experience to join our team. Compensation is 50% of post earnings. Join our Discord and provide links to previous videos that you’ve created.
We @hyperfundit.com use 90% of our upvotes to fund verified and approved projects on hyperfundit.com. Would you delegate as little as ONE SP to support the cause? 1 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 SP. You can take it back at any time.
Custom Amount (Replace "enterNUMBER"): https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegatee=hyperfundit.com&vesting_shares=enterNUMBER%20SP
What a creative mentality do you have guys! Thumbs up.
This is amazing, one of the best things I have seen on here to date. Good luck to @MichaelCJ
Thanks @rachaelfunch
yeah man these posts remind me of the posts by @kofpato @steemgh @mcsamm @xpency @tj4real and I just love seeing these sorts of images on the trending page
soon we will be on Good Morning America and all the Tonight Shows and your projects will be all over the news and all over youtube aspeopel RACE to find ways to make MONEY by Hel;ping people! Who wouldn't want to help this project after steem goes to $20 when HF20 and instant accountr creation happens VERY very soon :D:D:D:D then Appbase and communitie sby suimmer and HF21 and SMTs by years end :D
This is a lifetime testimony.. And it has given me lots of testimonies to make steem the best tgat has ever happened to me.. It has greatly affected the lives of those around me too..thanks to @thejohalfiles and @ackza for such an exposure
I admire you alot @mcsamm from Ghana. I have had a conversation with @ackza one which it was mind blowing. I will also wish to relate with @thejohalfiles If opportuned to.. Thanks for dropping by. Peace!!!
I am so glad you do...it feels so good when steem connects you to the right people. The people to help being the best in you. Thanks too @michaelcj
Wow, this review happens to be the the best and most inspiring this week so far, how i wish i can be of assistance to this selfless sacrificing services and dream. I'm actually touched with the kind of energy and zeal that has kept @michaelCJ to keep moving on even at the of challenges. Honestly I'm inspired and i wish you well once again. I'll also like to be part of @steemCamp if there's an opportunity....... Smiles
Hello @smart-shaegxy thank you for this good compliment. Your positive contribution will be greatly appreciated. Let's chat here https://discord.gg/Dvh4UhQ
Or whatsapp +2347012133334
See u soon
I appreciates nigerians they usually dont playing around...they always mean business when opportunity shows up.
Keep the spirit up my nigerians brothers and sisters.
One love!
Welcome on board. We are strong breeds. That God for bringing steem as a redeemer
waooo, nice to see great steemit influencers on this post, nice work indeed.
waooo, OMG
Good to know that such promotions have been going on in Nigeria. With the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, this is a welcome development as it would help create a means of income for the youths.
The level of zeal @michaelcj has towards promoting steem is 2nd to none, he has sacrificed all his time,energy, convenience and all the earnings he was able to acquire on steemit, just to promote this platform from @steemcamp to @steemnaira an other promotions and competitions he embarked on just to show Nigerian youth the light of steemit through entertainment which is the best way to get the attention of Nigerian youths. I am glad @hyperfundit is looking into the journey of Michael he deserves more.
Thanks @Phunke. Your support has also been helpful to us all
As a person who loves students, and one who hangs out with students, I have seen firsthand what young people can accomplish once they've been given an opportunity. @hyperfundit and @MichaelCJ are to be commended for this herculean effort. I'm ready to dig deeper and see how I can be a part. Thanks!!
I wish i could resteem your comment. Thank you for positive contribution. I will like to know your location. How ever we can build steemcamp all over the world.
Kindly chat with me here https://discord.gg/Dvh4UhQ
See you soon @norma-jean
Guys, my greatest congratulations, the story they tell is incredible, but it is admirable to move forward although some doors were closed, but I will tell you something, when a work in unity as this team has done so far, it is there where God's support becomes more visible, do not get discouraged, successes and victories continue. congratulations @MichaelCJ , you are a tremendous man. And the team of .... @SteemCam continue on
thank you @ecxiquia04
It's very God all this while. Thanks to Rob Chen who encourage me when I almost lost hope.
Check out the #wafrica tag to get exposure to our west african community!
I am sure that .any of them will like your endeavor