I followed @dejoke recently because I invited her to hive and she just needed some followers which I did.
I have observed that new comers like me struggle hard to see people follow them, maybe because we are new and doesn't know much about the hive community yet. I have followed some people will very good and outstanding contents and only a few followed back. Most the time new comers doesn't get balance for months because they don't really receive the tutor they need from the members who have being here for a long time and have gained ground.
Thanks @acidyo