Africa's creators economy! 📱💰

The creator economy is one of Africa's biggest employers of labour. Young Nigerians have turned what Africa's creators economy! 📱💰 By [VA Weekly]( • Issue #121 • [View online]( The creator economy is one of Africa’s biggest employers of labour. Young Nigerians have turned what was once considered ‘informal work’ and hobbies into a viable industry, creating employment. They have become largely responsible for exporting Africa’s content to the rest of the world. The global creator economy is estimated to be worth over $20 billion. The sector has contributed immensely to Africa’s economic development. It has contributed well over 6.1% to the global GDP, averaging between 2% and 7% of national GDPs worldwide. African creators can make a living due to the increased use of mobile phones and the internet. However, intellectual property theft and infrastructural issues restrict the creativity of African content creators. Across experience levels and content types, creators consistently face three challenges: growing an audience, finding enough time for everything, and knowing how to monetize their work. Set a reminder and join the conversation: [What is the future of Africa’s creators’ economy?]( @VenturesAfrica’s Twitter Space on Wednesday, 30th of November 2022 by 4:00 p.m WAT. Remember to stay safe! Did you enjoy this issue? [VA Weekly]( By [VA Weekly]( Ventures Africa is an online business news site and community that produces stories about an evolving Africa. Our stories inspire people to positively shape their environment. We cover business, policy, innovation and culture in Africa. [Tweet](    [Share]( In order to unsubscribe, click [here](. If you were forwarded this newsletter and you like it, you can subscribe [here](. Powered by [Revue](