Title: How to Make Viral Videos in 2024 (For African Entrepreneurs & Creators)
[Opening Scene: Energetic music, social media visuals, quick cuts of viral videos]
Narrator/Presenter (On-Cam or Voiceover):
🎙️ “Are you an African entrepreneur, small business owner, or content creator trying to stay relevant and go viral in 2024? If yes, then this video is for YOU!”
🔹 [Scene 1: Why Going Viral Matters]
Cut to: Stats animations of social media usage
🎙️ “Every season comes with a trend. And if you want your business to stand out, you need to be where the trends are — especially on social media and search engines.”
📊 “With over 4.8 billion social media users and YouTube receiving 122 million daily visits, your next viral video could put your brand on the global map.”
🔹 [Scene 2: The Viral Video Myth]
Cut to: Glitch effect, then a person shrugging
🎙️ “There’s no guaranteed formula for virality — but there are repeatable strategies that increase your chances!”
🎯 “It’s all about understanding your audience, being creative, staying relevant, and optimizing every stage of video production.”
🔹 [Scene 3: Pre-Production Tips]
Cut to: Behind-the-scenes footage of planning
📝 “Step 1 — Know your audience. What do they like? What makes them share? What catches their attention?”
💡 “Step 2 — Prepare your environment. Good lighting, clean audio, and a distraction-free space can elevate your production.”
🧠 “Step 3 — Develop a compelling script. Tell a story, create emotions, and align with trending topics. Be funny, be inspiring, be YOU.”
🔹 [Scene 4: Production Stage]
Cut to: Someone filming with a phone and tripod
⏱️ “Start with a hook in the first 2-3 seconds — it’s a battle for attention.”
✂️ “Keep it short. 30 seconds for TikTok, 1 minute for WhatsApp, 2 minutes max for IG, Twitter, and Threads. Longer videos? Use Facebook or YouTube.”
📢 “Have a clear message. Let people know what you’re offering. And always, always end with a strong call to action!”
🔹 [Scene 5: Post-Production Strategy]
Cut to: Editing software, then share icons
📲 “Make your video shareable. Adjust the format for each platform.”
🔁 “Cross-promote across channels and collaborate with influencers for added reach.”
📸 “Use catchy thumbnails, and engage in the comments — the conversation is just as important as the content.”
🔹 [Scene 6: Stay Consistent]
Cut to: A content calendar and reminders
🎙️ “One video won’t do it. Stay consistent. Build trust. Create anticipation. That’s how you grow your audience and increase your chances of going viral.”
🔚 [Closing Scene: Upbeat music returns]
🎙️ “So, are you ready to create videos that go viral and grow your brand?”
📣 “Like, share, and follow for more strategies tailored to African entrepreneurs and creators!”
✨ “And in our next video, we’ll show you 15 social media tools that can help you schedule and post your videos — even while you sleep!”
