Meta's Global Affairs President Engages Young Innovators in Nigeria

The President of Global Affairs at Meta, Nick Clegg, recently convened with a group of young Nigerian innovators who harness Meta's platforms and products to catalyze change within their communities. At a roundtable discussion organized by the company in Lagos, Clegg highlighted Meta's commitment to supporting the innovative endeavours of young Nigerians and discussed the expansion of monetization features for eligible content creators across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Clegg elaborated on Meta's plans to introduce monetization opportunities for content creators on Facebook and Instagram in six countries within the region by June. This initiative signifies Meta's dedication to empowering content creators and fostering economic opportunities through its platforms.

Among the attendees were innovators and creators who harness the power of Meta's technologies to build local, cross-border, and global brands. These include Broda Shaggi, a comedian and actor, and Uche Pedro, founder and CEO of BellaNaija. Also spotted at the event were seasoned creators who empower their communities through WhatsApp Channels or Instagram, such as Seun Olagunju-Lana, a climate enthusiast and founder of The Development School Africa; Aproko doctor, a health influencer and actor; Diary of A Naija Girl, a storyteller and a community builder; Seyi Oluyole, a dance choreographer and founder of The Dream Catchers Dance Academy. Several innovators making significant strides with Meta's technologies to explore new and immersive technologies also attended the event. These innovators include Chinazo Anebelundu, an Artificial Intelligence and Data Analyst; Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, the convener of Data Science Nigeria; and Malik Afegbua, a Nigerian filmmaker, artist and designer.

Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs, Meta 

Other notable innovators in attendance were Maryam Apaokagi, a comedian and cinematographer who has amassed a large following with her unique brand of humour; Mr Macaroni, an actor and content creator known for his viral skits; Mark Angel, a comedian and video producer whose videos have garnered millions of views; Tomike Adeoye, a media personality and influencer with a solid online presence; Miss Techy, a VFX video creator on Instagram with a knack for captivating her audience; Diary Of A Kitchen Lover, a food content creator who has turned her passion into a successful brand; Nelly Agbogu, a social media influencer and entrepreneur who has leveraged her platform to help and educate small businesses. 

Whether creating engaging content, reaching a wider audience, or building a brand, these innovators have all found unique ways to utilise Meta's family of apps to impact their respective communities for social good.

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Kezia Anim-Addo, Communications Director, Africa, Middle East & Turkey (AMET); Oluwasola Obagbemi, Corporate Communications Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and Nick Clegg, Meta President of Global Affairs