YouTube Africa Innovation | Support for African content creators

JOHANNESBURG - It's the age of the influencer. And as they say, content is king.

Now those that create the content wield increasing influence. 

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YouTube is on a mission to elevate African voices. 

Fifteen South Africans have been chosen to be part of the #YouTubeBlack Voices creators and artist cohorts.

YouTube lead for South Africa, Zeph Masote, says they hope to provide black creators, artists, songwriters, and producers the resources they need to succeed.