The White Post Special
Q: Abigail, how do you balance your school life with your TikTok activities?
I go to Royal Kids School in Rawalpindi and am a student of Class Prep. My family helps me manage both school and making videos.
Q: What do you enjoy most about making TikTok videos?
I like the fact that, people are enjoying my videos. It makes me feel good.
Q: Who helps you with your TikTok videos, and what do they do?
My dad chooses the songs and edits the videos. My brother also helps me.
Q: How do you decide on the locations for your videos?
My family and I choose the locations. I’ve made videos in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Gujranwala.
Q: Can you tell us about a favorite video you’ve made?
My favorite is the one with the song “Khalnaiq hon Mein.”
Q: How do people react when they see you outside of TikTok?
They love to take pictures with me and sometimes give me money.
Q: Have you received any financial support from TikTok itself?
No, TikTok hasn’t started paying me yet. I am yet to understand the procedure of monetization.
Q: How does your family support you in your TikTok career, and how long have you been creating content?
My parents, sister, and brother support me. I’ve been on TikTok for nine months.
Q: What are your future plans regarding your career and TikTok?
I want to be a soldier when I grow up, but I will continue making TikTok videos even then.
Q: Have you encountered any challenges due to your religious background on TikTok?
Abigail’s Father: Yes, some people unfollowed us when they learned we were Christian. However, most of Abigail’s followers are very supportive.
Q: How did the opportunity with the V9 gaming company come about, and what does it mean for you?
Abigail’s Father: They approached us for an ad, which they paid 30,000 rupees for. We haven’t earned from TikTok directly yet because Abigail is too young to go live and to earn from Tiktok you need to do online sessions and interactions.
Q: What would you like to say to your followers, and what kind of support would you like from the government?
Abigail: I want my followers to like and follow me 0n @hearthacker.222 and make good friends. I hope the people around me will support me in future as well.