Ex-Sony Exec wants to fill the gap for premium African Christian content with FaithStream

Former Sony Executive Kunle Falodun and CTO Hakeem Condotti have launched FaithStream, the first global faith-based streaming platform from Africa, under House of Faith, to deliver premium African Christian content. The announcement was made at an exclusive event in London on November 26, 2025, attended by donors, strategic partners, faith leaders, and media representatives from […]

YouTube claims it became Nigeria’s main entertainment destination in 2025

YouTube’s 2025 report card: ₦1M+ earning channels rose 35%, families now watch YouTube on TV screens 40 % more, and creators earn globally while producing locally.

No more TikTok night-time livestreaming for Nigerians — for now

TikTok has temporarily blocked late-night livestreaming in Nigeria as it investigates safety concerns. Here’s what the ban means for creators.

Frigoglass offloads Beta Glass to Helios for €100 million before 2026 debts

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Paramount vs. Netflix: Who will take home Warner Bros?

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Capitec acquires Walletdoc for R400 million

Capitec acquires Walletdoc in a R400 million deal to deepen its digital payments strategy and lower transaction costs in South Africa.

Songdis, Fitclan, Reborn, and two others join CMU-Africa’s Business Incubation programme

Five NBA Africa Accelerator startups, including Songdis, Fitclan and Reborn, have joined CMU-Africa’s Business Incubation Programme.

Chowdeck processed nearly $1 million worth of deliveries in 2025’s Black Friday campaign season

Chowdeck’s live Black Friday tracker drew 2.5 million visits as ₦1.4 billion orders moved across two countries in 24 hours.

Tobe Ofili joins Hello Tractor as chief financial officer

Hello Tractor appoints Tobe Ofili as CFO to scale its digital tractor-hailing model and expand climate-smart mechanisation for Africa’s smallholder farmers.

Bending Spoons acquires Eventbrite for $500 million in all-cash deal

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Techstars-backed FanBants shuts down after four years

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Google agrees to comply with Uganda’s data privacy law

Google has pulled its appeal in a major Uganda data protection case, accepting the country’s privacy rules and marking a milestone for digital rights in Africa.