She is in Cuba and wants to monetize her videos on TikTok: This young woman, who has gone viral for her "unexpected" performance, reached out for help

A young Cuban woman goes viral on TikTok with her rendition of a reggaeton song, highlighting the challenges faced by creators in Cuba to monetize content due to economic restrictions.

Cuban on the islandPhoto © @yulialmaguer1 / TikTok

A young Cuban woman has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video of herself performing a song by the Cuban reggaeton artist Bebeshito. Her performance, although out of tune, has caught attention for its confidence and charm.

The video, posted on the account @yulialmaguer1, shows the young woman enthusiastically singing a shared song while taking the opportunity to ask for help with monetizing her content on the platform.

"My people, I need to reach 10k followers to monetize my TikTok," the young woman wrote in the video, whose spontaneity has sparked a wave of comments ranging from mockery to support.

Some users have written phrases like: “But it won't be singing, will it?”, “Well, we aren't in a position to judge, new follower,” or “I’m going to give you a like because I saw the effort, but please don’t sing anymore.”

Others, on the other hand, have reacted with empathy: “Mimi, keep going, you’re giving it your all,” “She’s fighting her battle,” “New follower.”

The situation reflects the challenges that content creators in Cuba face in accessing monetization mechanisms on social media, due to economic and technological restrictions.

However, cases like this demonstrate that charisma and authenticity remain key to connecting with digital audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions about Monetization on TikTok and the Cuban Context

How can a young Cuban woman monetize her videos on TikTok?

In order for a young Cuban woman to monetize her videos on TikTok, she needs to meet certain requirements such as reaching 10,000 followers. However, due to the economic and technological restrictions in Cuba, the process can be more complicated compared to other countries. Spontaneity and charisma can help capture the audience's attention and increase the number of followers.

What challenges do content creators in Cuba face when trying to monetize on social media?

Content creators in Cuba face significant technological and economic challenges when it comes to monetizing their presence on social media. This is due to limited internet access, government restrictions, and the lack of viable payment platforms from the island. Despite these obstacles, many Cubans continue to use networks like TikTok to express their creativity and connect with global audiences.

Why did a young Cuban go viral on TikTok?

A young Cuban went viral on TikTok for her charming and uninhibited performance while interpreting a song by the reggaeton artist Bebeshito. Despite not having a polished singing voice, her charisma and spontaneity managed to capture the users' attention, generating a mix of teasing and support.

How does charisma influence the success of a content creator on social media?

Charisma and authenticity are key to connecting with digital audiences. In the case of the young Cuban, her uninhibited and friendly personality has allowed her to stand out on TikTok, despite technical and economic limitations. This kind of emotional connection with followers is essential for achieving organic growth on social media.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.