Going viral lately is very simple. However, there is no clear way of how one can go viral. Basically, with new algorithms and what influencers especially ticktockers decide to run with, there’s no straight forward way that one can go viral. For instance Protus Wechuli addressing his people back in Sabaot constituency in Trans Nzoia County never knew that particular address will put his name out to the world 9 years later.
The chief has gone viral and he is now known as “Misheveve Chief”.
Here is a little background about the incident that has brought us here . Back in 2016,he was giving insights of how a particular guy led to the demise of his father.
According to the chief, a young man went home and inquired what the mother was preparing. To his surprise, his mother was preparing Misheveve (pumpkin leaves) instead of his preference (Sarat). This triggered the guy to start beating his mother.
While this was happening, his father was having a rest. Hearing the commotion, the old man went to rescue his wife. He was overpowered by his son. The son started chewing the fingers of his dad.
The clip of the chief narrating the whole ordeal found itself online and has been shared widely. The chief’s incomparable Swahili wordplay is detected well in his address. This has captivated many people as well as entertaining them.
With the profound fame,the viral Misheveve chief says the clip has helped him to connect well with his local people.He says he is grateful that now his area of jurisdiction has been put on the map.
Lately we’ve witnessed many people trending online for various reasons. It is a good thing to go viral and everyone is talking about you, however if you are a content creator , brand or you crave that publicity,then it can overwhelm you or harm you if necessary precautions aren’t put in place.
The saddest thing is that many people especially media houses will use you. You can be going viral for all good reasons,get called for numerous interviews, however,if you have no clear intents of what you will gain with the interviews,you won’t reap anything but , nurse regrets later in life.
The Misheveve chief has landed a few gigs and that means additional cash to his pocket. Additionally,he will have his dental fixed and have a good dental formula. So it’s a win win.
Previously, Bradley Mtall alias Gen Z Goliath became an overnight sensational after going viral for his height. Everyone wanted to have a bit of him. Luckily,he got Director Trevor as his manager. He has achieved some good deals so far.
Unlike in the past,the people who went viral for doing simple or extraordinary stuff,their fame was short lived.
With the advancement of the internet, you better believe you are a click away from becoming viral. As a business or a brand, you will get the exposure for your business.
However, as an individual, be aware you can go viral at any given time. You better know how to deal with this, be composed and amidst all the attention to you, it’s prudent to know what to do with your fame or better off, get someone genuine to advise you what to do.
