New York, USA – Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has called for the empowerment of African content creators on global platforms, urging that they be given the same opportunities to monetize their work as their counterparts in other regions.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, Dr. Sengeh emphasized the need for young African creatives, including those from Sierra Leone, to benefit financially from their online content.
In his latest update to the people of Sierra Leone, issued on September 23, 2024, Dr. Sengeh highlighted the importance of ensuring African youth can capitalize on their creative endeavors in the digital space, particularly on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.
He expressed that this is part of a broader fight for justice and inclusion for Africa in the digital economy.
The Summit of the Future, attended by world leaders including President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, is a landmark event focusing on global cooperation and the creation of new international agreements to address both ongoing and emerging global challenges.
President Bio, representing the G7 Plus group of nations, delivered a keynote address that advocated for reforms to the United Nations Security Council, including the push for Africa to secure two permanent seats.
Dr. Sengeh also praised Sierra Leone’s contributions to global digital innovation, pointing to the country’s leadership in shaping the Global Digital Compact, a framework for ensuring digital public goods. Sierra Leone’s Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) was among the first to sign up for this initiative, working alongside countries like Norway and organizations such as UNICEF.
As discussions continue at the summit, Dr. Sengeh is set to speak at additional sessions, advocating for African content creators and ensuring they receive their due recognition and financial rewards.
He emphasized that his advocacy is not just for Sierra Leone but for all African content creators who remain underrepresented in the global digital economy.
“Our people deserve to earn money from their content, just like creators from other parts of the world,” Dr. Sengeh stated. “We must ensure that Africa’s voice is included in the digital future, and Sierra Leone is at the forefront of this movement.”
Sierra Leone’s delegation, led by President Bio and including senior ministers, continues to participate in high-level discussions aimed at driving global transformation and ensuring justice, peace, and inclusion for Africa.
