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  • Meta to Host African Creators Summit in Lagos to ‘Trade Swag’

    Meta to Host African Creators Summit in Lagos to ‘Trade Swag’

    According to Businessday NG, Meta is set to host a Pan-African summit in Lagos on January 29, 2026, themed “Building a Sustainable Ecosystem Where Africa Trades Its Swag.” The event aims to equip creators with tools and frameworks to monetize cultural expression.

    The summit frames “SWAG” as an acronym for Sound, Walk, Attire, and Grub—positioning African identity as a market asset in global trends. The Lagos edition is expected to attract creators, tech innovators, and celebrities at the Federal Palace Hotel.

    THISDAYLIVE quoted the convener emphasizing that Africa is increasingly exporting creativity rather than merely consuming global culture. Meta’s statements highlight continued support for creators and their role in driving global impact.

    Echotitbits take: Meta is protecting its African creator moat. By operationalizing “SWAG” as a tradable concept, Meta is giving creators a business lens beyond likes. Expect a spike in Reels that explicitly tag sound/walk/attire/grub as creators try to ride the summit’s algorithmic moment.
    Source: BusinessDay – https://businessday.ng/technology/article/facebook-to-showcase-creator-tools-at-pan-african-summit/ 2026-01-27

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  • Nigeria Emerges as Hub for Africa’s Top Content Streamers in 2026

    Nigeria Emerges as Hub for Africa’s Top Content Streamers in 2026

    New data from Twitch and Kick platforms for January 2026 indicates that Nigerian creators dominate Africa’s most-followed live streamers, occupying the majority of the continent’s top 10 positions. The shift reflects growing audience engagement and a broadening of content formats—from gaming to lifestyle and celebrity-driven programming.

    Analysts attribute the surge to rising digital participation and the increasing viability of streaming as a full-time career for young Nigerians. The momentum has also drawn interest from international brands seeking credible entry points into Africa’s youth demographic.

    Separate reporting has published lists of the highest-ranked streamers and described the trend as a transfer of “streaming leadership” from Southern Africa to West Africa, with Nigeria at the center. Industry observers say this is likely to intensify competition for advertising budgets as streamers become more influential within entertainment and pop culture.

    Echotitbits take: This is the new “Nollywood” of the digital age. As internet penetration increases, expect these streamers to rival traditional media for advertising revenue and cultural influence.
    Source: Pulse.ng – https://www.pulse.ng/story/africas-biggest-streamers-2026012414530720943  2026-01-26

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