11 results
- 5 Feb 2024
YouTube Music and Premium Hits 100 Million Subscribers
YouTube has announced a significant achievement in its digital streaming service, with YouTube Music and Premium surpassing 100 million subscribers worldwide, including trial. This milestone…
- 30 Nov 2021
YouTube Music Backs 2 Nigerian Firms, Pledges to Help Boost the Continent’s Creative Economy
YouTube Music has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting African creative voices by providing financial grants, capacity development training and advisory to two organisations that nurture African…
- 21 Sept 2022
YouTube Supports Next Wave of Global Creative Entrepreneurs As It Announces New Ways for Creators to Make Money
YouTube on Wednesday introduced the next chapter in rewarding creativity on the platform. At its inaugural Made on YouTube event, YouTube shared that it’s expanding the platform’s monetization…
- 24 Jul 2019
YouTube announces initiative to support emerging Nigerian artists
YouTube on Wednesday announced a commitment to support emerging talent in Nigeria. YouTube In the initial phase, will teaming up with Nigerian music star Mr Eazi and the emPawa Africa initiative to…
- 18 Oct 2024
Ayra Starr to Perform First-Ever YouTube Live Concert in Nairobi
Grammy-nominated African music artist Ayra Starr will perform a special YouTube Live concert streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya. Ayra Starr The event, produced in partnership with Raha Fest, will…
- 21 Oct 2021
CKay, Omah Lay, P.Priime and; Telz to represent Nigeria @ #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022
YouTube on Thursday announced a roster of 54 artists, songwriters and producers selected to join the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022. Among the acts from Australia, Brazil, Canada, USA and…
- 7 Jul 2022
YouTube Shorts Celebrates One Year in Nigeria
One year ago, YouTube introduced Shorts in Nigeria to further our mission to give everyone a voice and help creators grow their audiences and be inspired by new video formats. Since its inception,…
- 22 Sept 2023
YouTube Announces New Generative AI Products to Usher in a New Era of Creative Expression
YouTube on Friday announced new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) products to usher in an era of creative expression. Neal Mohan, YouTube’s Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) said in a statement…
- 10 Dec 2025
YouTube Nigeria Unveils 2025’s Top Lists and Launches New YouTube Recap Feature
YouTube Nigeria on Wednesday released its official 2025 Top Lists, celebrating the nation’s leading music videos and creators, while also unveiling a new personalized feature called YouTube Recap.…
- 29 Mar 2024
Joeboy Gets "Up Close" with Fans, Reveals New Album and Genre-Bending Collaboration at YouTube event
Nigerian sensation Joeboy excited fans at the premiere of YouTube's “Up Close with..." series in Lagos, announcing his highly anticipated new album and unveiling a groundbreaking collaboration with…
- 6 May 2024
Google and African Union Partner to Launch #DiscoverMyAfrica
The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google today announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity,…