Meta has released an update that Nigerian and Ghanaian content creators with 5, 000 followers can henceforth earn money on Facebook starting from July 1, 2024.
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The features rolled out by the company include In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reel.
In line with the statement released by Meta, content creators will be able to monetize and earn money while creating original videos and growing their community.
Additionally, Meta also mentioned that all the eligible creators in the two countries will start earning money on their video and reel content with the support of 30 languages throughout the globe.
The statement reads: “To use either product, creators must pass and remain compliant with Facebook’s partnership monetization 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.”
Commenting on the rollout, Global Partnerships Lead, Africa, Middle East, and Turkey, AMET, at Meta Moon Baz, said: “Every day, we’re inspired by the incredible African creators who use Facebook to tell their stories, connect with others and bring people together.
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“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.”
According to Meta, “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.”
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