The African Creator Economy and Eki’s thriving Ecosystem for Creatives in 2024
2024 has proved an undeniable truth, The African creator economy is no longer just about creating content, it is about creating real, sustainable jobs and providing opportunities for young Africans to thrive through their creativity. At Eki Technologies, we have witnessed firsthand how the right infrastructure can turn creativity into an economic engine, helping creators turn their passion into profit.
Here is a look at the milestones we have hit this year and what is coming in 2025.
Eki Technologies’ key Achievement in 2024
We have been working hard to ensure African creators not only have the right tools to succeed but also the support they need to grow and monetize their work. Our efforts this year have been focused on creating the right ecosystem, and the results speak for themselves.
With the support of EdoInnovates, CcHUB, and the Gates Foundation, we secured a grant to expand our creator support programs across Africa.
We launched Our highly successful Benin Creators Mixer series, which connected local creators to exciting new opportunities and fostered a collaborative spirit in the creative community.
We formed partnerships with various organizations to expand our creator training and growth programs, making it easier for creators to access the resources they need to succeed.
From platform development to new channels of revenue generation, we are enabling African creators to monetize their work, directly contributing to the growth of the creative economy.
Eki’s Five-Pillar Approach to Supporting Creators
At Eki, we focus on a comprehensive approach to empower creators and This year, we made significant progress in the following areas:
- Training ✓
- Growth ✓
- Discovery ✓
- Monetization ✓
- Community Building ✓
As we reflect on our achievements, these are the moments that solidified our vision for Africa’s creative economy:
African Creators Summit 2024
At Eki Technologies, we are dedicated to helping young Africans monetize their hustle and creativity. We aim to promote and showcase creativity while creating more job opportunities through the creator economy. The African Creators Summit was instrumental in showcasing the power of creativity to drive job creation and promote African talent worldwide. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7157771887660433408/
Edo Innovation Ecosystem Partnership
This year, we received incredible support from the Edo Innovation Ecosystem, which enabled us to launch various initiatives aimed at empowering creators across Africa. A heartfelt thank you to the Edo innovation Ecosystem for believing in our vision. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7253828625983021057/
Africa Creative Market Global
Eki Technologies took the global stage, highlighting the thriving African creative scene. At the Africa Creative Market, we showcased how we are not just about content but about empowering creators to monetize their skills and connect with global markets. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7244068558572339202/
What’s Next for 2025?
As we step into 2025, Eki Technologies is more committed than ever before to scaling our infrastructure to support creators. Our mission is to create 10 million job opportunities across Africa’s creative sector over the next five years. And we are going to make it happen by simply sticking to the original plan, empower the next wave of creators with the tools they need to succeed.
To our partners, creators, and the growing Eki community, thank you for believing in the potential of the African creative economy. What we’re building together is just the beginning, and the best is yet to come.
Be a part of something big, The African creative revolution. Join the Eki Technologies community today and gain access to amazing opportunities and resources from like minded creatives. Get the support to grow your creative career. Let us build the future of the creator economy together.