In today’s Ghana, the career dream of many young people has shifted dramatically. The once-admired ambition to become a doctor, engineer, nurse, or teacher has taken a back seat to a shinier, more glamorous goal — becoming an influencer.
With smartphones in hand and social media at their fingertips, countless youth are chasing virality, not value.
It’s not uncommon now to hear children say they want to be YouTubers, TikTok stars, or Instagram models.
And while there’s nothing wrong with creating content, the worrying question is this: who will build the hospitals, teach the next generation, or solve our power and water problems?
Influencing is often seen as quick success — fame without the years of schooling or sweat. But this fantasy blinds many to the hard truth: behind every functional society are people who do the jobs that don’t always trend — nurses who stay up all night to keep patients alive, teachers who shape futures with little recognition, engineers who keep cities running.
These are the roles that hold the nation together.
If everyone chases clout, who will chase purpose?
The irony is that even influencers rely on the work of these so-called “ordinary” professionals.
They film with devices designed by engineers, fall ill and are treated by nurses, and gained their literacy from teachers they now mock or ignore. Yet, we live in a culture that praises popularity more than professionalism.
It’s time to revalue the professions that truly move Ghana forward. Influence isn’t just about views — it’s about impact. And no one makes more impact than the people who dedicate their lives to building, healing, and educating.
Let’s remind our youth that there is pride in service — and that the brightest lights don’t always shine on screen.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
