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- 21 Jul 2020
Google Launches 'Think with Google' in Sub-Saharan Africa
Google on Tuesday launched ‘Think with Google’ in Sub-Saharan Africa to help marketers on the continent get the locally relevant insights they need. Speaking about the launch, Asha Patel, head…
- 21 Sept 2021
YouTube Appoints Addy Awofisayo Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa
YouTube on Tuesday announced the appointment of Addy Awofisayo as Head of Music, Sub-saharan Africa for YouTube and YouTube Music. Addy Awofisayo as Head of Music, Sub-saharan Africa for YouTube and…
- 4 Jan 2016
Sub-Saharan African Mobile Subscription to Hit 100% by 2021- Ericsson
Ericsson Mobility Report Launched recently shows that while Sub-Saharan Africa total mobile subscription penetration currently sits at 80 percent, the region expects to see 100 percent mobile…
- 13 Nov 2016
Channels, IbakaTV, Others Win at YouTube Africa Creator Awards
Google at the weekend hosted the YouTube Sub-Saharan Africa Creator Awards, to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent on YouTube from across the continent. At the award, Channels Television,…
- 17 Nov 2015
5G Mobiles to Hit 150m, SSA LTE 28% Growth by 2021- Ericsson
Ericsson’s Mobility Report latest edition launched on Tuesday provides insight into the future of 5G networks, including a forecast of 150 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2021. However, 5G…
- 20 May 2021
TD Africa to Host 50 Girls for Girls in ICT Day Event
TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest technology and lifestyle distribution company, will be celebrating this year’s edition of the Girls in ICT Day by hosting 50 girls to a potentially…
- 28 Nov 2023
YouTube Debuts ‘The Voices of Africa’ to Celebrate Africa’s Diversity
Ahead of the festive period which sees many Africans visit their hometowns away from the cities in which they are based, YouTube has launched “The Voices of Africa”, a social campaign to celebrate…
- 11 Mar 2020
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium Launch in Nigeria
YouTube on Wednesday announced the launch of YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in Nigeria. L-R:Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communications & PR Manager, Google, West Africa; Addy Awofisayo, YouTube…
- 11 Aug 2026
Google Selects Six Nigerian News Creators for Emerging Voices Growth Lab
Google News Initiative (GNI) has selected six Nigerian independent news creators to participate in its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab for Sub-Saharan Africa. The selected Nigerian creators are…
- 1 Nov 2017
Content Creators Should Take Advantage Of YouTube- Teju Ajani
By chukwuemeka fred agbata YouTube, the world's largest video sharing platform, finished by three former PayPal employees, Chad Hurley, Steve Chen Jawed Karim, in 2005. YouTube was, however, bought…
- 30 Nov 2021
YouTube Extends Commitment to Support African Creators as Africa Creator Week kicks Off
YouTube has kicked off the second edition of Africa Creator Week. The programme seeks to showcase and support content creators from across the continent and extend YouTube’s commitment to nurturing…
- 18 Nov 2015
YouTube Accounts for About 70% of Global Video Traffic
In many networks today, YouTube accounts for up to 70 percent of all video traffic, while Netflix’s share of video traffic can reach as high as 20 percent in markets where it is available, according…
- 7 Nov 2013
FDI in Africa Grown by $4Bn Since 2001
Trends in retail trading, the business landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa, how international retailers enter the continent and the innovation in payment methods were some of the issues tackled during…
- 27 Nov 2023
TD Africa Set to Host ‘2023 Celebrating You’ on December 3
TD Africa, the leading distributor of cutting-edge technology and lifestyle products in Sub-Saharan Africa, is poised to host the highly awaited return of "Celebrating You," a landmark year-end event…
- 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,…
- 20 Nov 2014
Ericsson Reports Mobile Subscriptions in Africa Near Billion Mark
The latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, a comprehensive update on mobile trends leveraging big data from live networks worldwide, reveals that proliferation of mobile technology continues…
- 3 Mar 2017
YouTube Mobile ‘Watchtime’ in Nigeria Increases by 150%
Brands have been urged to connect, inspire and entertain their viewers or subscribers on YouTube using different methods and tools. Gathering at YouTube Brand Partner Summit in Lagos on Thursday,…
- 29 Mar 2021
Catch Sinach’s Celebration of Joy Concert on Easter Sunday on YouTube Live Stream
Acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Sinach , who is also one of the top 10 most subscribed artists in Africa on YouTube, will treat viewers to a celebration of joy and freedom during a 60-minute…
- 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…
- 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…
- 15 Sept 2021
YouTube Reinforces Commitment to Creators with YouTube NextUp Programme
YouTube has announced that the YouTube NextUp programme will be available in Nigeria and South Africa. The programme is an opportunity for local creators to take their content creation to the next…
- 17 Oct 2023
5 Ways Google Health is Using AI in Africa
Every day across Africa, people turn to Google products like Search, YouTube and Fitbit for insights about their health and wellbeing. But many may not know that we have also been researching how AI…
- 25 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…
- 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…
- 28 Nov 2019
YouTube celebrates Afrobeats, extends support to fast-rising Nigerian Artists
YouTube has announced that four fast-rising Nigerian artists have been selected to receive support on their individual music journey. YouTube will be providing the artists with the tools to…
- 10 Mar 2022
TD Africa Fetes Female Entrepreneurs on 2022 Int’l Women’s Day
Women have been urged to wake up to the myriad of opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving 21st Century and take their rightful places in the highly competitive business environment, while…
- 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.…
- 20 Apr 2014
PublicVine, Nigerian Youtube Gets $5m ahead of Launch
PublicVine, Nigerian version of YouTube, founded by Nam Mokwunye, a Nigerian has secured investment worth over $5 million, ahead of its global launch in June. The United States based social video…
- 2 Apr 2014
2 Nigerians Win $25,000 in Google’s ‘Africa Connected’ competition
Two Nigerians were among the five winners of the Google’s Africa Connected competition announced at an event held in Nairobi, Kenya. The winners will bag $25,000 each, and will also have the…
- 10 Oct 2024
XA Network Expands Footprint to Africa with Launch of XA Africa
XA Network, a leading investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia, on Thursday announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of XA Africa. The move underscores the network's…