YouTube’s Addy Awofisayo: We’re only scratching the surface for African music’s global potential – Music In Africa |

A person with long hair smiles softly, resting their chin on their hand, evoking a sense of calm like the soothing rhythms of African music, set against a beige background.

She first joined YouTube some six years ago to handle content partnerships in the region, where she engineered some of YouTube’s first creator initiatives on the continent, supporting creators in film, TV, and media. During this period, Awofisayo began to witness an exciting growth of African music on a global scale. By the time YouTube created a dedicated music role for the continent, she was ready to step in – and she hasn’t looked back since.

Awofisayo’s focus on amplification and education through YouTube’s SSA initiatives…