WALIYAT GANIYU

Social Media Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
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About WALIYAT GANIYU at a glance

WALIYAT GANIYU (Social Media Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. WALIYAT brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Brand Strategy & Positioning, Community Management, Content Calendar Planning and Content marketing. WALIYAT studied B.Sc. Physiology at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).

6+
Years experience
12+
Skills
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Roles held

About

Meet WALIYAT

Social Media Manager and Content Strategist with hands‑on experience running full content operations—strategy, short‑form video, copywriting, scheduling, and performance analysis—for brands in food, fashion, crochet, and personal‑brand niches. Demonstrated measurable growth, e.g., doubled Instagram followers and increased monthly views from ~4,000 to 11,500 in five months, and achieved ~500% follower growth for another account in two months. Currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Physiology while managing four client platforms and building two personal brands. Seeking a role in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning
  • Community Management
  • Content Calendar Planning
  • Content marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Graphic design
  • Lead Generation
  • Performance Tracking
  • Social Media Audits
  • Social Media Content Strategy
  • Social Media Growth
  • Video Production & Editing (Short-form & Long-form)

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Social Media Manager

    Demex Cakes

    Managed content across four social platforms simultaneously, producing 16+ short‑form videos per month. Planned and executed content strategy, edited short‑form video, and wrote captions and promotional copy. Grew Instagram from 500 to 1,000 followers and monthly views from ~4,000 to 11,500 within five months. Owned content scheduling and community engagement end‑to‑end.

  2. —

    Social Media Manager

    Crochet For Ballers

    Developed and executed Instagram content strategy for a crochet and fashion brand. Created graphics, edited short‑form video, and published consistently. Grew the account from 50 to 300 followers (~500% growth) within two months through organic strategy.

  3. —

    Content Strategist

    Personal LinkedIn Brand

    Built an educational, authority‑building LinkedIn presence around social media and digital business. Grew the account organically to 326+ followers in under two months, generating 5,000+ impressions in 3–4 weeks. Produced a single post that reached 3,600+ impressions.

  4. —

    Founder / Social Media & Brand Management

    Charmed by Leeyah

    Manage content, brand positioning, and audience development for a bracelet/accessories brand. Create product‑focused visual content and pursue collaborations and promotional campaigns.

  5. —

    Founder / Content Strategist

    Build with Waleeyah

    Built an educational content brand teaching social media, digital products, and online business skills to beginners. Produce short‑form video and written content, using content marketing to grow an audience and sell digital products.

Foundations

Education & languages

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)

B.Sc. Physiology

Quick answers

About WALIYAT

What does WALIYAT GANIYU do?

WALIYAT GANIYU (Social Media Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. WALIYAT brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Brand Strategy & Positioning, Community Management, Content Calendar Planning and Content marketing. WALIYAT studied B.Sc. Physiology at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).

Where is WALIYAT GANIYU based?

WALIYAT GANIYU is based in Nigeria.

What are WALIYAT's top skills?

WALIYAT's top skills are Brand Strategy & Positioning (Intermediate), Community Management (Intermediate), Content Calendar Planning (Intermediate), Content marketing (Intermediate), Copywriting (Intermediate) and Graphic design (Intermediate).

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