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Hailing from Kenya, TabbyWothaya is making education fun and inspiring future teachers on TikTok! What inspired you to start creating educational content on TikTok? My students inspired me to start c

Hailing from South Africa, Mike turns AI and tech into fun, bite-sized lessons that make the complex simple and boost productivity! What inspired you to start creating educational content on TikTok?

Introducing Miss Martins, a South African teacher who brings energy and passion to TikTok, making Maths and Physical Sciences fun and inspiring for students! What inspired you to start creating educa

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the TikTok Awards, our annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community. This year, we’re rolling out the red carpet in Johannesburg on 8 February 2025

Reflecting on 2024, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible TikTok community across Africa. This year has been about more than just trends and challenges—it has been a celebration of

By: Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, Government Relations & Public Policy, Sub-Saharan Africa At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. We’re passionate about earning the trust of our comm

We're thrilled to announce that we've partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) to launch the second phase of the #SaferTogether onli

In celebration of the global release of Wicked this past weekend, we recently partnered with Universal Pictures to send nine African creators from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa to London last week

November 7, 2024: Today, TikTok is pleased to announce the launch of 'Share to TikTok', a new music promotion feature which will allow users to share from Apple Music and Spotify to TikTok. 'Share to

What began as a fun hobby for Ntokozo, has now turned into an exciting adventure, captivating 483.8K followers with creativity and connection! What inspired you to start creating content, and how has

Follow Tadeus on TikTok as he transforms his journey as a proud LGBTQ+ creator into a vibrant blend of self-expression, connection, and fun! What inspired you to start creating content, and how has y

Discover Khardi's journey from the roots of content creation to TikTok fame, where challenges fuel creativity and trolls inspire playful LGBTQ+ antics! What inspired you to start creating content, an

Dive into mental health with Mind Clarity Centre on TikTok as they turn complex topics into bite-sized, engaging insights! What inspired you to start creating mental health content on TikTok? At Mind

From seeking an escape from pandemic stress on TikTok to becoming a creator recognized by WHO, Dr. Siyamak's journey has transformed fun videos into a platform for sharing essential health insights!

Hailing from Nigeria, meet Funmto —a mental health champion on a mission to make 'psychoeducation' fun and relatable, breaking down barriers and demystifying the journey to wellness! What inspired yo

From a TikTok experiment to a vibrant community, Kamnelechukwu has created a lively space celebrating shared mental health journeys! What inspired you to start creating mental health content on TikTo

On TikTok, creators share their creativity across a variety of formats, from multi-part Playlists to Stitches to LIVE videos. To expand on the ways creators share and connect, we're introducing Flip S

Join Zaynab Paruk on a delicious journey through baking and cooking, where every recipe is a celebration of culture, community, and the rich flavors of Ramadan! With baking as a central part of your

Meet Onezwa Mbola, the South African TikTok star mixing delicious fun with homegrown ingredients and a modern twist on traditional Xhosa recipes! Your content celebrates the traditional Xhosa way of