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Money Chronicles<\/strong> showcase the honest money experiences of everyday people who use Cowrywise. We share a story on the 17th of every month. This month’s feature shows how Ezekiel went from begging online to making a resolve to save for a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people are not taught to save money and invest in their formative years. It can therefore be hard to learn good money habits as an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cowrywise exists to present a low barrier to entry for anyone to start saving and investing. It doesn\u2019t matter if you just started university, are about to round off your NYSC like Ezekiel, preparing for your next baby, or planning for a business that will be your main source of livelihood. This is the Cowrywise advantage–growing at your pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every month, we will share stories on users who have leveraged Cowrywise to grow their money. Our hope is that these will inspire you to get on the right side of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we have the story of Ezekiel; who used Cowrywise to save up to start his business .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Ezekiel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey superstar! Tell us a bit about yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am Oroniyi Ezekiel. I schooled at Osun State Polytechnic and served in Yola in 2018 before relocating to Minna in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please, share some context. Why ask for money online?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last year, I got on Twitter and saw how people were giving out money. I wasn\u2019t sure what prompted all of the \u201cawoof<\/em>\u201d, but I decided to try if anyone will send me money too. This turned me into a digital beggar and I started begging from one handle to the next. I wasn\u2019t doing it for the fun of it but actually wanted to buy a Direct Image machine and set up a computer business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interesting! So when did things change?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I kept retweeting with all my energy but never got anyone to give me money. It got so bad that someone on Twitter called me \u201cBambiala<\/em>\u201d. That word pained me so much, but it ended up being a form of reset for me. Coincidentally, in the same period, I discovered Cowrywise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What prompted you to start saving on Cowrywise?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next day after I was called \u201cBambiala<\/em>\u201d, a lady replied a tweet and thanked Cowrywise for helping her with her money habits. Her handle is @The_Ebira_girl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

@cowrywise<\/a> App that has been saving me from day one. I love them<\/p>\u2014 The_Lagos_Ebira_Girl (@The_Ebira_Girl) October 25, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>