Creator Economy
8 Ways to Gain Verified Followers on X
Gaining verified followers on X (formerly Twitter) is crucial for monetization features such as creator revenue sharing (requires at least 500 verified followers) and…
Techsoma Africa / Coverage
Follow via RSSCreator Economy
Latest Creator Economy news, analysis, and reporting from Techsoma Africa.
More stories
37 stories / Page 2
Artificial Intelligence
Google Just Gave 20 African Creators the AI Tools to Dominate Global Storytelling
Africa has always produced powerful stories. Nollywood films fill screens across continents. African YouTube creators rack up tens of millions of views. Afrobeats soundtracks…
Creator Economy
What IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour Teaches African Startups About Global Growth
When American streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. announced a tour of Africa, many dismissed it as a chaotic stunt. Yet, over 28 days and…
Creator Economy
The Simple, Powerful Reasons YouTube Still Wins After 20 Years
YouTube has remained relevant for two decades by staying useful, familiar, and consistently growing even as new rivals made headlines. YouTube has continued to…
Creator Economy
You Cannot Build a $1.5 Trillion Digital Economy With an Off Switch
I’ve spent the past year covering funding rounds, startup launches, and digital expansion across Africa. This week, while reviewing projections that Africa’s digital economy…
Creator Economy
How 50 Viral LinkedIn Posts Reveal Content Rules for 2026
A recent analysis of 50 viral LinkedIn posts reveals the specific patterns that separate content generating thousands of engagements from posts that disappear. Six…
Creator Economy
Mainstack Moment 2026: Join 4,000+ Attendees for Africa’s Largest Convergence of Creators
Mainstack plans to host Moment 2026 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The event will run from March 13th to 15th and…
Creator Economy
How to build a personal brand in Tech that attracts better opportunities
A personal brand in tech now works like a trust file. This guide shows how to choose a lane, publish proof, write with care,…
Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares
X Payouts Nigeria: Why 80% of Creators Got Suspended in 2026
TL;DR: The Great Nigerian X Payout Freeze The News: Between February 10–14, 2026, X (formerly Twitter) paused payouts for an estimated 80% to 90% of monetised Nigerian accounts…
Creator Economy
How to Get Paid on X (Twitter) in Nigeria: A Complete Guide for Aspiring Content Creators
Discover how to get paid on X as a Nigerian creator through revenue sharing and subscriptions. This step-by-step guide covers tips for earning on…
Creator Economy
How Khaby Lame’s $975 Million Deal Proves the Power of Social Media Fame
When Khaby Lame lost his factory job during the COVID-19 pandemic, he turned to TikTok for fun. Four years later, the silent comedian just…
Creator Economy
Nigerian content creators share their massive payouts from X’s Revenue Program
Nigerian content creators celebrated big wins from X’s Creator Revenue Sharing Program last weekend. The platform doubled its payout pool in January 2026, and…
