Is competition in Africa’s creator economy getting out of hand? In this episode, we discuss the growing tension between Selar and Mainstack, where a simple banner ad spiralled into a public clash—raising bigger questions about rivalry, ethics, and the future of the continent’s booming $30B creator market.
Other interesting stories in this episode:
Kenya moves to criminalise unapproved “high-risk” AI deployment
MTN moves to take full control of IHS Towers in a $2.2 billion deal.
Nigerian fintechs are doubling down on building full-stack financial services.
Showmax shutdown sparks concern, with Parliament stepping in over potential job losses.
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