Why Africa’s creator economy isn't thriving

Africa’s creator economy is booming in influence but failing to convert attention into revenue.

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Across the continent, a new economic force is rapidly taking shape, largely invisible to traditional gross domestic product (GDP) metrics. Millions of young Africans are no longer just consuming the internet; they are the internet.

TikTok videos are helping FMCG products sell in downtown Nairobi. YouTube channels are shaping political narratives more effectively than traditional television.

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