THE POPULAR media platform, YouTube, has announced that applications for its Black Voices Fund Class of 2023, are now open.
The fund was initiated in 2020 to recognise and equip black creators, artists and songwriters with the resources and support to thrive on the platform.
To assist in development of their channels, all creators selected for the programme are set to receive funding.
The programme has welcomed over 300 grantees from Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and the US, and includes musicians, beauty entrepreneurs, comedians, activists, poets, personal trainers, parents, photographers, gamers and more.
Alumni from the continent include reality star entertainer Lasizwe Dambuza, personal trainer and health and wellness advocate Mitchelle Adagala, musician Sho Madjozi and TV presenter, entrepreneur and actress Tomike Adeoye.
Apart from having committed…