Ethiopia to host Africa's first social media influencers forum

Ethiopia will host Africa's inaugural social media influencers forum in Addis Ababa. The event is scheduled for March 7 and 8, 2026, at the Adwa Victory Memorial. It centers on the theme "Impact for a Better Africa."

Addis Ababa, March 7, 2026 (FBC) - Ethiopia is set to host Africa's first social media influencers forum in Addis Ababa. The forum is jointly organized by Pulls of Africa Media and AGI Tech Enterprise.

According to initial announcements, the event will take place on March 7 and 8, 2026, at the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa. This gathering will bring together African influencers, organizations, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Under the guiding theme "Impact for a Better Africa," the forum will feature discussions on digital transformation, technology, and accountability. Berket Sisay, administrator of Pulls of Africa, stated that the forum registers rapid growth in the sector and focuses on enhancing Africa's digital strength and content creation.

The discussions will cover ethical technology creation, African history, and future aspirations to produce high-quality content works for integration. Bayush Mamo, project administrator of the forum, noted that the event will build capacity for digital ethics collaboration and partnership across Africa.

Registration for the Africa Social Media Influencers Forum is expected to begin soon.

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