Kenyan startup Wowzi, launched in 2020, has secured a $2.04 million deal with Mastercard and Masria Digital Payments to enhance financial management for content creators. Wowzi, founded by Brian Mogeni, Mike Otieno, and Dr. Hassan Bashir, operates a self-serve online platform enabling brands to manage extensive messaging campaigns through everyday customers and fans. This five-year partnership will provide Wowzi's content creators with digital card benefits, leveraging MDP's digital payment expertise for secure, seamless transactions.

Highlights:

• Partnership Objective: Transform financial management for content creators through innovative digital card solutions.
• Platform Capabilities: Wowzi’s platform allows brands to utilize real customers for authentic online endorsements.
• Partnership Details: A five-year deal providing digital card benefits to Wowzi content creators.
• Expertise Leverage: MDP’s expertise in digital payments ensures secure and seamless user experience.
• Innovation and Empowerment: This collaboration aims to set new standards in financial empowerment, security, and convenience for content creators.

Quotes:

• "Our journey has always been driven by the belief that content creators are the heartbeat of the digital age. This strategic partnership with Mastercard and MDP represents a pivotal moment in our mission to empower these creators," said Mike Otieno, co-founder of Wowzi.

This partnership highlights Wowzi’s commitment to innovation and financial empowerment for content creators, setting a new benchmark in the digital age. 🚀✨

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