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Livespot 360 targets greater investor interest in Africa’s creative sector with Deal Room
Techpoint Africa - Oct 29, 2025
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
Bendada.com - Oct 16, 2025
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
Techpoint Africa - Oct 07, 2025
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
Bendada.com - Sep 17, 2025
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.

“Go Viral or Go Home”: Inside the agency that turned influence into industry
Bendada.com - Aug 19, 2025
Dayo Adedeji reached out to Adefolaju Amoo, CEO of GridCode, via DM, offering free advice that led to Dynasty Africa's first client. Dynasty Africa has successfully guided nearly 100 brands, including TikTok and inDrive, through impactful marketing campaigns.
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