And some of them say the platform serves as a kind of virtual teaching lounge during COVID. Akafi Ali, a British Somali TikTok star with more than 870,000 followers, saw that the song was being used on the app last month, then in just a few hundred videos, and instantly recognised it. A video he went on to post of him dancing to the song at a Somali wedding got more than 1m views in a day. Other notable Somali creators also used the sound and soon it was spreading like wildfire.

This TikTok star rose to fame by sharing his adventures with his trusty Donald Duck puppet. This TikToker through the use of voice impressions of Donald Duck and others creates funny videos for his 20 million followers. Wisdom Kaye is a fashion icon on the rise with 6.1 million followers. He posts videos where he breaks down his outfits piece by piece, including brand names and prices so followers can match his looks.

Then I run to my computer and I make those ideas because essentially social media content is straight-up energy transmissions. "Whether you are a woman, a person of color, a member of the LGBTQ community or a disabled person, your best form of protest against an unjust, inequitable society and system is a financial education," she says. Tori Dunlap, the 26-year-old personal-finance educator who's taken social media by storm, says we have to change the way we talk about money. A unique thing about TikTok is that creators can now reply to comments with a whole new video, rather than just text. This is a great way to keep the momentum on a viral video going without feeling strained or desperate. It’s interesting to note that users treat the comment section on TikToks in a completely different way to comments on other social platforms.

Spencer is tied with Michael, earning $1.2 million on TikTok, and has been using the app to build up his beatboxing career. Which seems pretty successful so far, considering he has 52 million followers. Cole Chase Hudson is known for his TikTok handle Lil Huddy and co-founded the Hype House with other well-known TikTok influencers. Lil Huddy besides being a singer is also an actor starring alongside Sydney Sweeney in Downfalls High, the film adaptation of Machine Gun Kelly’s album Tickets to My Downfall. Mia Faithe is a young TikToker from Oahu who loves to show off her makeup and hair skills with her little sister. Most of her videos feature her sister as a model to inspire parents to get some great ideas for their kids’ hair too.

Marinari believes social media helped empower Abulaban. He became a featured performer on the Boys of Summer 2020 tour. Dylan’s career started in the most unlikely of places, in his bedroom! He recorded his TikTok videos in the confinement of the four walls, and posted them on the site. Seeing his regular posts, it isn’t hard to make that he loves having fun and being crazy.

TikTok offers creators a space to swiftly engage with a large global audience while having fun and showcasing their brand in nothing but their authentic voice. Now is a great time to find your place and explore your niche within the TikTok community. Put yourself out there, test different pieces of content, and see what happens. In 6 months, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll be grateful you started as the platform is still new for most brands. Read more about buy TT Share here. Evan says that simplicity and authenticity are key to his TikTok presence.