YouTube, a popular global video sharing service and a Google property, has announced plans to offer $20,000 and $50,000 fellowships to help African filmmakers.
The programme is anticipated to promote African innovators and the continent’s creative industry through the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices creators and artist cohorts.
The plans were revealed in a statement by Alex Okosi, managing director (Emerging Markets) for YouTube EMEA.
“As support from YouTube, grantees will receive $20,000 and $50,000 as seed funding,” stated Mr Okosi.
the support from YouTube will guarantee $20,000 and $50,000 as seed funding, and a dedicated partner support for six months among other opportunities.
African fast-rising musical artists like Asake from Nigeria, Gyakie from Ghana, Kamo Mphela, MashBeatz from South Africa and Nairobi-based producer Ukweli, are Among the 23 #YouTubeBlack Voices Artists selected for the programme.
