Outrage Over Death of Nigerian TikTok Moderator in Kenya

Outrage ensued after Ladi Anzaki Olubumni, a Nigerian TikTok moderator, was found dead in Nairobi. Employed by Teleperformance, she lacked leave and a work permit, raising concerns about negligent working conditions and exploitation in Kenya’s tech industry.

Protests have erupted following the tragic death of Ladi Anzaki Olubumni, a Nigerian TikTok content moderator who was residing in Nairobi. Found deceased in her Lower Kabete apartment on March 7, Olubumni had been missing work for several days. She began her employment with TikTok’s outsourcing partner, Teleperformance, in 2022 and had not visited her family in Nigeria since her move.

The death of Ladi Anzaki Olubumni in Kenya has sparked widespread outrage and revealed serious concerns about the working conditions for content moderators. Colleagues accuse Teleperformance of denying leave and work permits, contributing to a harmful work environment. The tragedy highlights urgent issues regarding the treatment and welfare of tech workers in Kenya, especially those in high-stress roles such as content moderation.

Original Source: www.citizen.digital