The fund focuses on investing in Black creators from around
the world who are telling fresh and authentic stories.
While the group of creators from Kenya, Nigeria and South
Africa comes from varied professional, social and academic backgrounds, one
common thread connects them all: the desire to make a difference in their
communities and Africa through relatable and insightful content. For example:
Kenyan creator Justus Nandwa, who hosts the popular online
series Shared Moments with Justus, puts a human face to issues faced by
ordinary African men and women by telling inspiring and life-changing stories
encourages his audience to make the best out of life.
Fisayo Fosudo from Nigeria, who has a background in
economics and communication, uses his channel, under his own name, to analyse
trends and developments in the technology space while showing his viewers how
they can benefit from these trends.
South African self-published author, HIV/AIDS awareness
advocate and award-winning social entrepreneur, Nozibele Qamngana has the
mission to use her channel, under her name, to demystify and hold open
conversations about living with HIV.
“We are excited to be working with an outstanding group of
young and talented African creators who understand that content that resonates
with their audience is both entertaining and thought-provoking” says Alex
Okosi, MD, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA.
“This group of creators is making content that starts
important conversations about issues we face in society, which really resonate
with their audience. We are inspired by them and hope that the skills they
learn from being part of this programme will help them touch more lives than
they’d ever imagined,” he adds.
This is the second class of African creators in the
#YouTubeBlack Voices Fund which is now established as a multi-year commitment
aimed at nurturing Black creators and artists on YouTube. In 2021, the program
welcomed 133 grantees from Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, the United
Kingdom, Brazil, and United States in its inaugural year, with plans to invest
directly in over 500 innovators and artists globally to fulfil its objective.
Below is Africa’s full list of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Creator Class of 2022 (in alphabetical order per country).
YOUTUBE CHANNEL | CREATOR | COUNTRY |
Angel Lately | Wendy Angel Nangayo | Kenya |
cheymuv | Cheyenne Chelimo Umulinga Muvunyi | Kenya |
Mandi Sarro | Mandi Sarro | Kenya |
Shared Moments with Justus | Justus Nandwa | Kenya |
Adaeze's Space | Adaeze Jideonwo | Nigeria |
Chinyere Abang | Chinyere Nneka Abang | Nigeria |
Data Pepple | Data Willie-Pepple | Nigeria |
Fisayo Fosudo | Oluwafisayo Fosudo | Nigeria |
fummeee | Ikede Adebisi Oluwafunmilayo | Nigeria |
Hn clothings | Chima Chikodinaka Perpetua | Nigeria |
Skybelle | Nwamaka Joy Izugbara | Nigeria |
Steven Ndukwu | NDUKWU STEPHEN ANTHONY | Nigeria |
TNC Africa | Olawale Adetula | Nigeria |
Ummeeta Rabiu | Halima Yusuf Rabiu | Nigeria |
Critics Company | The critics company | South Africa |
DEFINING | Bongani | South Africa |
DEFINING | Dennis Ngango | South Africa |
DEFINING | Nomathamsanqa Plaatjie | South Africa |
Manjra | Aarif Muhammad Manjra | South Africa |
Michelle Expert | Mitchell Lima | South Africa |
Mlungisi Nkosi | Mlungisi Nkosi | South Africa |
Mpoomy Ledwaba | Nompumelelo | South Africa |
Nico Nomyayi | Nico Nomyayi | South Africa |
Nozibele Qamngana | Nozibele Qamngana | South Africa |
The Ndlovu’s Uncut | Hungani Malcolm Ndlovu | South Africa |
The Tshegofatso | Tshegofatso Isaac | South Africa |
Uncomfortable Growth | Abigail Gugulethu Nyatsumba | South Africa |
Xukununu_Bold | Xukununu Ntsetselelo | South Africa |
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