VidCon 2025: What’s Next for Creators, Brands & Platforms
— A CTO’s Perspective on the Future of the Creator Economy VidCon 2025 was a powerful signal of where the global creator economy is...
CapCut’s New Terms Worry Creators in Africa and Globally
As a CTO deeply embedded in the digital ecosystem, I’m constantly tracking shifts that impact the creator economy. A major development just dropped that...
Netflix Acquires 5 Nollywood Studios in $30M Deal—A Bold Bet on African Storytelling.
In a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s entertainment landscape, Netflix has acquired five prominent Nollywood studios in a $30 million deal aimed at...
Spotify’s Investment Signals a Bright Future for African Creators
Spotify’s recent moves make one thing abundantly clear: the global audio streaming giant is steadily deepening its commitment to African creators, particularly those in...
Lagos Named UNESCO World Capital of Creative Arts 2026: A New Era for Africa’s Cultural Powerhouse
In an unprecedented milestone for the continent, Lagos is set to be named the UNESCO World Capital of Creative Arts for 2026 — a...
Instagram launches Edits, a new video editing app for creators
Lights, Camera, Edit! Instagram Unveils Its Brand New Standalone Video Editing App!Hold onto your ring lights, content creators! The Instagram landscape just got a...
From $3B to $17B? How Much is Africa’s Creator Economy Worth?
Africa’s creator economy is now a powerhouse industry on a meteoric rise. Valued at $3.08 billion in 2023, experts project it will surge to...
South Africa’s Creator Economy vs. TikTok.
South Africa’s Creator Economy took center stage at the TikTok Safer Internet Summit 2025 as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, urged...
African Content Creators are Struggling with TikTok
Lately, TikTok has been feeling different for African Content Creators. Videos aren’t reaching as many people, support is slow, and making money from content...