A popular social media platform known for short-form videos, actively removing content that violates community guidelines.
No more TikTok night-time livestreaming for Nigerians — for now
TikTok has disabled access to its live-streaming feature in Nigeria from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The change was communicated via an in-app notification to creators with at least 1,000 followers.
Livespot 360 targets greater investor interest in Africa’s creative sector with Deal Room
Solomon Sonaiya and Kemdi Ebi discuss investment strategies for creative technology in Africa. Ebi plans to allocate 80% of funds into infrastructure to support creative tech startups.
“Short-form video is the language of the internet”: Inside the platform shifts driving Africa’s creator boom
In Kenya, content creation is now the second most desired career path. TikTok has democratized opinion by lowering the bar for acceptable content and shifting focus from follower-based to interest-based social media.
After helping TikTok and OPay hire across Africa, this startup is coming for PaidHR and SeamlessHR
Seyi Babatunde launched WorkRemit to address payroll management challenges across Africa. HRLeverage Africa, founded by Babatunde, has been providing HR services for over 11 years.
US investors to take majority control of TikTok under new deal with China
TikTok will be mostly owned and controlled by American investors under a new deal with China. A consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz will hold an 80% stake in TikTok's US operations.
