YouTube Celebrates Ruth Kadiri, Kiekie, and Other Nigerian Female Creators.
YouTube has honored four outstanding Nigerian women—Ruth Kadiri, Kiekie, Ify Mogekwu (Ify’s Kitchen), and Korty—for their impact on global content creation.
The platform highlighted their contributions in filmmaking, comedy, culinary arts, and Gen Z culture as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations.
In an official statement, YouTube praised:
- Ruth Kadiri for her gripping Nollywood storytelling.
- Kiekie for blending comedy and fashion with relatable humor.
- Ify’s Kitchen for making Nigerian cuisine a global sensation.
- Korty for bold Gen Z content challenging societal norms.
The recognition comes as Nigeria’s YouTube presence grows exponentially:
✔ 70% of Nigerian channel watch time comes from international viewers.
✔ 100+ Nigerian channels now have over 1 million subscribers (60% increase).
✔ 1,500+ channels boast 100K+ subscribers (45% growth).
✔ Revenue for top creators has doubled in the past year.
YouTube reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian creators with global visibility and monetization tools.
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