Yolly by Starbase Technologies Empowers Nigerian Creators

Starbase Technologies launched Yolly, a new social entertainment platform, on August 1, 2026, aimed at empowering digital creators in Nigeria. During a panel at PodFest Naija 2026 on September 25, Yolly’s Head of Business, Emeka Okenwa, highlighted the platform's unique selling points, including rewarding users for watching, streaming, and creating content.

Okenwa stated that Yolly aims to address the earnings disparity faced by Nigerian creators compared to their international counterparts. The platform allows creators to earn from their first stream without needing a large follower base.

Yolly also sponsored the prizes for the top three winners of The Next Big Podcaster competition, awarding N500,000 each to Kelvin Raphael and Samson Tara Igarama, the first and second runners-up, respectively. Okenwa emphasized Yolly's commitment to supporting creators and fostering industry growth, while the winners expressed gratitude for the opportunities provided by Yolly.