Creator Summit
Building Africa's creator economy
Lagos, Nigeria
Available for bookings Talks that move a
Talks that move a
room to act
I speak to audiences, locally and internationally, about building in the creator economy: how to tell stories that matter, grow with intention, and turn creativity into a sustainable career. Every talk is tailored to leave the room with something they can act on.
TEDxSpeaker
Speaker bio
Salem King
Salem King is a creator, teacher and social media influencer with fast-growing repute in new media and communications circles. With a strong dedication to propelling the African creator economy to new heights, he uses his platforms to share meticulously curated content focused on empowering and mobilising creators. He has trained over 3,000 budding creators, earning a nomination for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), and has partnered with distinguished brands including Spotify, YouTube, MTN, JUMIA, Sterling Bank, the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the South African Government. His community of over 300,000 stands as a testament to his ability to forge connections and inspire collective action.
Featured talk
The stories that build a generation
TEDx · Nigeria
Salem's TEDx talk on storytelling, creativity and building the African creator economy from the ground up.
Signature topics
What Salem speaks about
Each talk is tailored to your audience and objectives. These are the themes Salem knows inside out.
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Digital Storytelling
How to craft stories that cut through the noise, build trust and move people to act in a crowded digital world.
02
Personal Branding
Building a distinctive, authentic personal brand that opens doors, for creators, professionals and founders alike.
03
Community Building
Turning an audience into a movement: the principles behind building and mobilising a loyal, engaged community.
04
Content Creation
The craft and the systems behind consistent, high-quality content that grows a career, not just a following.
Track record
Previous speaking engagements
Campus Masterclass
Personal branding in the digital age
Virtual
From the room
What organisers say
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Salem doesn't just talk about the creator economy, he moves the room to build it. Our audience was still quoting him days later.
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One of the most engaging speakers we have hosted. He read the room perfectly and left our students genuinely inspired to create.
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Salem turned a keynote slot into the highlight of our conference. Practical, funny and deeply insightful from start to finish.
Speaking enquiries
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