Facebook content creators in Nigeria and Ghana who have 5,000 or more followers will now start making money on the platform starting July 1, 2024, according to a statement made by social media behemoth, Meta.
Creators will be able to get paid for making unique videos and building communities, according to a statement made public by Meta. With support available in more than 30 languages worldwide, qualified producers in both nations will be able to get paid for their reels and videos.
As revealed in the statement, “To use either product, creators must pass and remain compliant with Facebook’s partnership monitasation policies and content monetization policies and they must be at least 18 years old.
“Additionally, for in-stream ads creators must meet certain requirements such as having a minimum of 5,000 followers,” it added.
Middle East and Turkey, Global Partnerships Lead, Africa, AMET, at Meta Moon Baz, commented on the deployment, saying, “Everyday, we’re inspired by the incredible African creators who use Facebook to tell their stories, connect with others and bring people together.
“This expansion will empower eligible creators in the vibrant creative industry across Nigeria and Ghana to earn money, whilst setting the bar high for creativity across the world and making Meta’s family of apps the one-stop-shop for all creators,” they added.
Continuing, Meta disclosed, “In-stream Ads can play before, during or after on-demand videos, whether it’s pre-recorded content or when publishing a recording of a previous live stream.
“Types of In-stream Ads include Pre-roll Ads (which play before a video starts,), Mid-roll Ads (which play during videos), Image Ads (static image ads that display beneath the content) and Post-roll Ads (ads which appear at the end of videos).
“Ads on Facebook Reels integrate seamlessly into original Reels, enabling creators to get paid based on the performance of their original reels while entertaining fans,” Meta added.
