How many users does Koo have in Nigeria?
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How many users does Koo have in Nigeria?
Homegrown microblogging platform Koo’s user base has touched about 15 million now, with five million users added in the last quarter, its co-founder Aprameya Radhakrishna has said.
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| Users | 2.3 million (active) as of December 2020 20 million (total) as of January 2021 |
| Launched | September 2018 |
| Current status | Active |
Is Twitter Nigeria back?
On 5 June 2021, the Nigerian government officially put an indefinite ban on Twitter, restricting it from operating in Nigeria after the social media platform deleted tweets made by the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari warning the south eastern people of Nigeria, predominantly Igbo people, of a potential repeat of …
Is Nigeria’s Koo an alternative to Twitter?
The Nigerian government’s decision to join Koo after banning Twitter reinforces its position as an alternative platform to Twitter. Even in India, the progress of Koo came in the backdrop of the Indian government’s several disagreements with Twitter.
Is Twitter banned in Nigeria?
(AP Photo: Sunday Alamba, File) Less than a week after banning American microblogging site Twitter indefinitely, the Nigerian government has joined its India-made rival Koo. Shortly after the ban, Koo had announced that it was available in Nigeria and was working to add local languages on its platform. Why did Nigeria ban Twitter?
Which countries has the Koo app been used in?
Koo’s CEO, Aprameya Radhakrishna, welcomed the Nigerian government to the app, also announcing their first international extension plan into Africa’s most populous country and their plans to use local Nigerian languages on the app. Growth in India was bolstered by government support and the use of local languages.
Is Twitter complying with India’s New it rules?
According to the government, Twitter is also yet to comply with India’s new IT rules for digital media intermediaries. Last month, Koo announced a $30-million fundraise from marquee investors including Tiger Global at a time Indian authorities were turning the heat on Twitter.