Black creators have played an important role in shaping the culture on YouTube. From fashion and comedy to politics, learning and wellness, Black creators have raised the bar for how creators engage with their audience, build community, and propel the platform forward.
The #YouTubeBlack community is filled with so many talented, brilliant, passionate, and driven creatives, and YouTube is honored to equip these awesome creators with additional resources to match their drive.
The platform developed the #YouTubeBlack Voices grant program — an initiative dedicated to investing in Black creators and artists, and equipping them with the resources to succeed on the platform.
This grant program is part of their larger #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, a global, multi-year commitment to empower Black creators and artists on the platform, as well as to produce and acquire new YouTube Original programs, focusing on racial justice and Black experiences.
Please meet the #YouTubeBlack Voices Creator Class of 2021!*
Akah Bants
Lagos, Nigeria
Dimma Umeh
Lagos, Nigeria
Eric Okafor
Lagos, Nigeria
Financial Bunny
Johannesburg, South Africa
Kaluhis Kitchen
Nairobi, Kenya
Kay Yarms
Johannesburg, South Africa
Lade Owolabi
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Iamdodos90
Lagos, Nigeria
Lasizwe Dambuza
Johannesburg, South Africa
MacG
Midrand, South Africa
Mitchelle Adagala
Nairobi, Kenya
Mumo
Nairobi, Kenya
Ofentse Mwase Films
Johannesburg, South Africa
Oscarmini
Abuja, Nigeria
Owamie Hlongwane Entertainment
Free State, South Africa
Patricia Kihoro
Nairobi, Kenya
Thato Rampedi
Pretoria, South Africa
Toast with Naledi
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tomike Adeoye
Lagos, Nigeria
Zeelicious Foods
Lagos, Nigeria
