[91962] X Payments Storm: Content creators in Nigeria and Kenya complain about a sharp drop in income
X payment storm: Content creators in Nigeria and Kenya complain about a sharp drop in income
Users of the X platform in Africa are expressing growing frustration over a significant drop in income from the social network's monetization program, alongside heated political debates within the digital space.
Outrage among X content creators due to a drop in earnings
Many users on the social network X (formerly Twitter) are reporting deep disappointment with the platform's revenue-sharing program. LSPN__FC_10 and ochooKe claimed that despite accumulating 53 million impressions, the payments they received remained below the minimum, and called the payment system a "scam." Conversely, Maryian96 noted that she managed to earn $242,000 in 5 months, which indicates significant gaps between different users.
BROKENBRITAIN0 complained that she received only $260 for 52 million impressions, while just three months ago similar amounts yielded over £2,000. According to Drbensings, the platform weighs hidden variables such as follower quality and content type, which leads to a situation where even with billions of impressions, one can earn "peanuts." Some users, such as EvanoMemba, claim that the algorithm rewards interaction with diverse audiences and not just within "bubbles" of similar users.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian digital space continues to be saturated with political arguments. ChuksEricE published reports on the involvement of activists such as VeryDarkMan and Deji Adeyanju in EFCC investigations regarding suspicion of terror financing, alongside sharp exchanges of accusations regarding political figures like Peter Obi and President Tinubu. The political tension accompanies the economic discourse, as users like olaitan_5389 cast doubt on the integrity of internet influencers who compare the cost of living in Nigeria to the US, and attribute this to the promotion of political interests.
In conclusion, while some creators see X as a significant income stream, many others feel that it is a non-transparent system that favors certain users over others, while serving as an arena for relentless political bashing.