Tick tock, tick tock... African Tiktokers wait for big payday

Ugandan comedian Kansiime Anne questions the disparities in use of TikTok content and payment for African creatives.

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Until July 2024, TikTok in Kenya felt like a long, uninterrupted scroll —no sponsored posts, no branded interruptions; just creators, trends and endless swipes.

That ended a month later, when TikTok quietly began rolling out adverts in Kenya. By January 2025, the platform made it official, announcing a partnership with Aleph Holdings to manage ad sales and advertiser support in the country.