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For creatorsAffiliate Marketing in Nigeria: How It Works and How to Get Paid
What affiliate marketing is, why most programmes don't work for Nigerians, and how to earn commission in naira.
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ShopLink vs ShopMy vs LTK: Which Creator Platform Works in Africa?
The creator commerce tools everyone talks about weren't built for African creators. Here's what was.
How to Make Money as a Content Creator in Nigeria (2026 Guide)
Seven real income streams for Nigerian creators, and how to start each one this week.
What Is ShopLink? Creator Storefronts Built for Africa
One link in your bio. Real products from real brands. Commission paid to your bank account.
How Aktivate Ran Burger King Nigeria's Ramadan Campaign — And What the Data Said
Seven creators. One campaign. Here's what worked, what the numbers revealed, and why it matters for brands targeting Muslim audiences in Nigeria.
Access Bank partners with Aktivate to drive SME growth through creator partnerships
Access Bank Plc has partnered with Aktivate, a creator commerce platform, to give its SME customers affordable access to creator-led marketing.
Your Profile Might Be Why Brands Keep Skipping You
You've got good content. Your niche is clear. You're consistent. So why aren't brands booking you? More often than not, it's not the content — it's the profile.
How Aktivate Helped Bumpa Reach 20,000+ Nigerian Business Owners With Two Posts
A creator campaign built around one simple idea — Nigerian businesses deserve a website that actually works for them.
What We Learned Running Adidas Nigeria's World Cup 2026 Creator Campaign
Adidas Nigeria partnered with 6 creators for World Cup 2026. See what drove 570K+ views, real purchase intent, and viral engagement
How Adidas Nigeria Used a Nano Creator to Drive Black Friday Sales
When Adidas Nigeria activated a Black Friday campaign through creator @chiomakayy, the results weren't just good — they were a textbook example of what authentic nano-influencer marketing can deliver. Here's the full bre
Aktivate Partners With Sochitel UK to Give African Creators a New Way to Earn
Through ShopLink, creators on Aktivate can now earn royalties every time their audience buys airtime, data, eSIMs, international vouchers, and football content, automatically.
How Creator Marketing Sold Out Burger King's Kung Fu Panda Promotion in One Week
A data-driven breakdown of what happened, why it worked, and what Nigerian brands can learn from it.
The best influencer marketing platforms in Nigeria and Kenya (2026)
Comparing the top influencer marketing platforms available to brands in Nigeria and Kenya in 2026 — from self-serve tools to full-service agencies.
What is influencer marketing? A plain-English guide for African brands
New to influencer marketing? This plain-English guide breaks down what it is, how it works, and how brands in Nigeria and Kenya can run their first campaign.
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