Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has criticised Nollywood producers who are turning to YouTube as an alternative streaming platform, warning they would abandon it if the dollar exchange rate crashes. Speaking in an interview with former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, Afolayan argued that YouTube can never match platforms like Netflix and Prime Video for movie streaming, though he admitted it remains a good option for now, according to the Daily Post.

Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has explained why a growing number of Nollywood producers are turning to YouTube to distribute their work. According to Legit.ng, Afolayan pointed to economic factors that make the video platform an increasingly attractive option for filmmakers in Nigeria, where traditional distribution channels can be costly or limiting. His remarks shed light on a broader shift within the country's film industry, as creators seek new ways to reach audiences and generate revenue online.

Tanzanian entrepreneurs working in blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech and other emerging technologies have been urged to look beyond the domestic market and connect with investors through the newly launched Africa Blockchain Festival Fellowship Programme 2026. According to Daily News, the fellowship will form part of the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15-17. The initiative aims to help Tanzanian innovators access wider African markets and investment opportunities.

CogniRep Strategies Holding Co. has launched Nigeria's first artificial intelligence-powered media marketplace, featuring three platforms designed to enhance transparency, institutional trust, and cross-border commercial partnerships between the United States and Africa. The initiative emphasizes the importance of trust in fostering trade, beyond just financial capital, according to the company.

Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has criticised Nollywood over unpaid royalties owed to actors, according to PM News. She drew attention to the differences between Nigeria's film industry and others, highlighting disparities in how performers are compensated for their work. Her comments bring renewed focus to long-standing concerns about royalty payments and fair remuneration within the Nigerian movie industry, where actors have frequently complained of inadequate compensation structures compared to their counterparts in other film industries.

GITEX NIGERIA brought together technology enterprises, government policymakers, investors, and start-ups in Lagos with the aim of accelerating West Africa's position in the global intelligence economy. According to CIO Africa, the event showcased the region's growing digital ambitions and provided a platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors. The gathering highlighted efforts to strengthen innovation, attract investment, and advance the continent's technology ecosystem.