Facebook Organises Workshop for Mark Angel, Brain Jotter, Others

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Over 20 content creators were put under a roof in Lagos by Facebook at a workshop to equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to earn from the engaging content they share – whether it’s a Reel or longer video.

The event, according to a statement from the company’s media representative in Nigeria, was held on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

It was the first-ever creator workshop in Lagos, reinforcing the app’s commitment to the region’s creative community.

The seminar happened a few days after Meta announced the availability of two new monetisation features on Facebook (In-Stream Ads and Facebook Ads on Reels) for eligible creators in Nigeria, enabling them to earn money by crafting original videos and cultivating community.

Business Post reports that some of the Facebook creators who attended the workshop included Mark Angel, a comedian, content creator on Facebook and video producer with over 22 million followers; Taaooma, a comedian who has amassed a large following with her unique brand of humour; Crazeclown, an actor, content creator, doctor, comedian; Kie Kie, a content creator, brand influencer and actor; Aproko Doctor, a health influencer and actor; Gina Ehikodi, a food content creator and TV host and Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, Brain Jotter, an award-winning Nigerian comedian.

Other notable creators in attendance were MC Shem, a comedian; Oluwadolarz, a comedian; Kenzy Udosen, digital creator known for his iconic Madam Theresa persona; Omoye Isabota, an award-winning food blogger; Chivera Media, a video creator; Juliet Godwin, artist, community manager and the principal admin of the Naija Graphics Designer FB community and David Obi, founder of Yorochi Facebook Community.