Deep Dives
Original analysis on the platforms, players, and economics shaping content work from Nigeria and around the world.
Platform Instability and the Creator Economy
Recent events highlight the interconnectedness of digital platforms and their impact on creators, from in-flight security concerns to layoffs at tech giants, and the evolving music industry. The broader trend suggests that platforms are becoming increasingly integral to the creator economy, with significant implications for African creators.
31 May 2026
In a surprise, Meta increases funding to the Oversight Board
Meta's funding boost to its Oversight Board matters for Nigerian creators, as it may impact content moderation and censorship on the platform.
28 May 2026
Headway Therapy Patients Forced to Scan Their Faces to Keep Getting Care
This matters for Nigerian creators using global platforms, as it raises urgent concerns about data privacy and security, affecting their livelihoods and audience trust.
28 May 2026
Is the web being summarized to death?
This matters for Nigerian creators as AI-driven summarization threatens their income, forcing a reckoning with platform relationships.
22 May 2026