💸 Youtube Finance Exposed: The Ethiopian Hip Hop Monetisation Problem

2 years....10 million views... $2,500.... We take 20%.... Is it worth it?

For a U.S. or U.K. creator, 10 million views could mean $50,000 - $70,000. Why is there a 95%+ gap in YouTube earnings?

This is a deep dive into the hidden financial mechanics of the creator economy. We expose the massive disparity in YouTube monetization, using the case of the Ethiopian music collective Habesha Hood to explore a systemic problem of "digital exclusion."

In this video, we break down the financial barriers that prevent entire countries from earning a living on YouTube. We analyze why this happens, looking at:

YouTube RPM vs. CPM: Why is an advertiser willing to pay $32 for 1,000 views in the USA, but less than $3 in Nigeria, and almost zero in Ethiopia? We explore how advertiser demand in high-income countries dictates a creator's paycheck.

The YouTube Partner Program (YPP): The most critical barrier. Ethiopia is EXCLUDED from YouTube's official monetization list. We discuss what this means for creators on the ground.

AdSense & Payment Barriers: What happens when you can't get paid? We look at the logistical nightmare of earning revenue without access to PayPal or supported local bank transfers.

Forced Workarounds: How Ethiopian creators are forced to use relatives abroad or register their AdSense accounts in other countries, creating a fragile and difficult system just to earn pennies on the dollar.

This isn't just about one music channel; it's about systemic inequity in the global digital economy. We discuss the workarounds, the frustration, and what it means when the "global" internet reinforces, rather than breaks down, financial barriers.

What are your thoughts on this "creator gap"? Does this system seem fair?
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