Ope's Money Diary
A personal finance guide
Company
Cowrywise (Y-Combinator backed Fintech)
Role in project
Content Strategist
Writer and contributor
Researcher
Year
2023
About this projects

Ope’s Diary is a financial literacy storybook. The diary-style storytelling makes complex financial topics easy and relatable, especially for young adults.

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Overview
&Objective

Cowrywise launched Ope’s Diary as a storytelling campaign to simplify money conversations and connect emotionally with young Africans through relatable financial experiences. The book followed “Ope,” a fictional character whose journey reflected the everyday money struggles and growth of Cowrywise’s target audience.

The objective was to drive user growth, strengthen brand trust, and improve retention by using storytelling to make financial education more engaging and human. Rather than traditional advertising, the campaign positioned Cowrywise as a lifestyle brand that understands its users’ realities while promoting the importance of saving and investing.

Results

30,000

The launch campaign trended on Twitter (X) and generated over 30,000 link clicks within 24 hours, leading to a surge in new sign-ups on the Cowrywise app.

10,000

digital downloads of the book within the first week, amplifying reach and awareness. Served as a high-engagement retention tool, reactivating existing users through email and social campaigns tied to the book’s narrative.

5,000

copies distributed to boost brand affinity and trust, positioning Cowrywise as a lifestyle brand that “understands the everyday Nigerian,” not just a financial tool.

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