Google and Akuna Group have launched a $1 million initiative to support underrepresented creators in Africa by providing education in artificial intelligence and access to advanced digital tools. This partnership was announced during Google Cloud’s first Summit in Africa, held in Johannesburg, and is part of Google’s broader mission, "Building for Africa," aimed at enhancing opportunities for African talent.

Nairametrics highlights 10 Nigerian AI founders who are significantly impacting the AI industry and enhancing Nigeria's reputation in the global tech arena. Their innovative contributions are reshaping the narrative from consumers to creators within the technology sector.

Facebook has announced the relaunch of Creator Studio as a standalone AI-powered app aimed at assisting creators in growing their presence on the platform. This update was revealed on Wednesday, highlighting a significant overhaul of the tools available for creators.

NECLive and Frontyard Group have published a report titled The State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026, which analyzes the experiences of 377 creative professionals across eight sectors. The report aims to identify the structural barriers that hinder the growth of Nigeria's creative economy.

Google has selected 15 AI-focused startups from various African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola for its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This initiative emphasizes a transition towards scalable and revenue-generating innovations within the continent's tech ecosystem. The startups, which span sectors such as fintech, mobility, healthtech, agritech, and SaaS, completed a three-month hybrid program.

On June 18, 15 AI-focused startups from various African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola, graduated from the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, which is a three-month hybrid initiative.