Mainstack CEO Ayobami Oyaleke Backs Africa’s Creator Economy at Digital Creator Africa Summit 2025

Ayobami Oyaleke, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstack, joined Africa’s top creative and technology leaders at the Digital Creator Africa Summit 2025 in Lagos, where discussions focused on monetization and the future of the continent’s creator economy.

Themed “Monetize Your Creativity,” the summit brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, and digital creators to explore how new tools and platforms are helping Africans turn ideas into income. Oyaleke, who spoke during a high-level panel session, emphasized Mainstack’s mission to simplify earning opportunities for creators through digital products, subscriptions, services, and communities.

“Mainstack exists to put the power of monetization directly in the hands of creators,” Oyaleke said. “From first-time sellers to fast-scaling digital entrepreneurs, we are building the infrastructure to support Africa’s next generation of digital millionaires.”

He explained that Mainstack’s approach is anchored on accessibility, simplicity, and innovation. By designing mobile-first tools with quick onboarding, offering multiple revenue streams, and fostering connected ecosystems where creators and buyers thrive together, the platform is removing barriers to digital income. Oyaleke also noted that advanced technologies, including AI, are central to scaling Africa’s creator economy.

The CEO’s participation underscored Mainstack’s growing role as a leading social commerce platform on the continent. Founded in 2022, the company has built a fast-growing base of creators, entrepreneurs, and affiliates using its tools to sell services, knowledge, and experiences online. Recognized globally by TechCrunch as part of its Startup Battlefield 20, Mainstack continues to expand its vision of helping “anyone, anywhere earn online.”