Meet the African #YouTubeBlackVoices Creator Class of 2022

YouTube has revealed the names of African creators who have been selected to join a global cohort of 135 from around the world, in its flagship #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund initiative.

As part of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund Class of 2022, each of the 26 African YouTubers selected will receive seed funding alongside dedicated support to help them develop their channels. They will also take part in bespoke and hands-on training, workshops, and networking programmes.

The African list consists of creators from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, dedicated to making a difference in their respective communities and Africa. 

Kenya has four participants Wendy Angel Nangayo, Cheyenne Chelimo Umulinga Muvunyi, Mandi Sarro and Justus Nandwa.

Nigeria has Adaeze Jideonwo, Chinyere Nneka Abang, Data Willie-Pepple, Oluwafisayo Fosudo, Ikede Adebisi Oluwafunmilayo, Chima Chikodinaka Perpetua, Nwamaka Joy Izugbara, Ndukwe Stephen Anthony, Olawale Adetula, and Halima Yusuf Rabiu.

Representing South Africa are The Critics Company, Defining, Aarif Muhammad Manjra, Mitchell Lima, Mlungisi Nkosi, Nompumelelo Ledwaba, Nico Nomyayi, Nozibele Qamngana, Hungani Malcolm Ndlovu, Tshegofatso Isaac, Abigail Gugulethu Nyatsumba and Xukununu Ntsetselelo.