How Africa is contributing to the creator economy boom

Episode 118 August 22, 2022 00:40:58
How Africa is contributing to the creator economy boom
Techpoint Africa Podcast
How Africa is contributing to the creator economy boom

Aug 22 2022 | 00:40:58

/

Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v26kNDs5CKw&list

The creator economy recorded a 550% growth between 2016 and 2020. Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discussed what this could mean for Africa and African creatives.

Joining our host, Oluwanifemi, in the studio, was Femi Taiwo CEO, TERAWORK and Douglas Kendyson, CEO Selar. Both guests shared insights as to what Africa stands to gain from the creator economy, the challenges African creators face, and possible solutions to these challenges.

To advertise or promote your brand, visit this link or send an email to business@techpoint.africa

Follow this link to download the Whistle app on the Google Play Store.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

04:00 - What is the creator economy?

11:55 - How are African creatives contributing to the creator economy boom?

18:15 - Is being unique truly a selling point?

26:55 - What Africa benefits from the creator economy

29:48 - Hurdles to enjoying the creator economy boom

34:45 - Why creators should choose TERAWORK/Selar

Useful links

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and edited by Múyìwá Mátùlúkò

Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories.

 

Other Episodes

Episode 129

September 29, 2022 00:37:12
Episode Cover

Lagos tech hubs are "unsafe"?

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we look at some of the trending stories in the African tech space this week.The stories: Over 2000...

Listen

Episode 168

April 06, 2023 00:38:41
Episode Cover

South Africa's free WiFi taxis, Kenya's electric bus lanes, Ghana's ride-hailing tax, Shuttlers $4 million raise, Paxful shuts down

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2XNW2BuVFAA   Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we bring you stories from the African tech space...

Listen

Episode 199

November 09, 2023 00:46:54
Episode Cover

Flutterwave executives leave and Gozem doubles down on super app

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/WI3IYCfGdgU   Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss top stories across the African tech space.  ...

Listen