Zambia || The Untold Fears Behind Facebook Monetization
Zambia is on the verge of joining Facebook’s monetization program, allowing creators to earn up to $1,000 per month for original content. While this development offers exciting opportunities for local talent, it also raises serious concerns.
With the rush to get paid, there is growing fear about the lengths some individuals might go to in order to gain attention.
Many worry that the pursuit of virality could lead to an increase in unethical or even illegal behavior, as creators chase views by any means necessary.
This trend highlights an urgent need for regulation—before things spiral out of control. Currently, much of the drama and controversial content being shared online goes unchecked.
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) appears slow to act, despite the growing volume of questionable material flooding the local online space.
One of the notable figures championing Facebook monetization in Zambia is artist B’Flow. As a pioneer of this movement, he may also find himself under scrutiny as public concern grows over the nature of some content being produced.
While the monetization program presents a powerful opportunity for economic empowerment, it must be approached with responsibility and oversight.
Ideally, this will become both a source of income and a learning experience for Zambia’s content creators.
However, for those wanting to know how to go about this, you can watch the video below to see how you can start the process.
