Johannesburg – September 5, 2023 – Google today announced that Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, will take on the role of Managing Director for Google in Africa. In his new role, Okosi will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the continent to…
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YouTube celebrates the 2023 grantees of it’s Black Voices Fund initiative
Nairobi, Kenya – 15 June,2023 – YouTube today reaffirmed its commitment to amplify Black voices in Africa with a two-day event in Nairobi, Kenya to celebrate the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund grantees and allow them to connect, network and collaborate with other creators. Over 100 Black creators from around the world took part in the celebrations in Kenya,…
YouTube announces the superstar lineup set to perform at the 3rd edition of the Africa Day Concert
Lineup includes artists hailing from Congo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Tanzania [Johannesburg] 24 May 2022 – YouTube has announced a stellar lineup of artists hailing from five countries, who will be performing at this year’s Africa Day Concert . Like previous editions, the Africa Day Concert which is in its third year will…
26 African YouTube creators selected to join second year of #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund
[Johannesburg] 27 January 2022 – YouTube today revealed the names of African creators who have been selected to join a global cohort of 135 from around the world, in its flagship #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund initiative. The fund focuses on investing in Black creators from around the world who are telling fresh and authentic stories. While…

