Ghana is the seventh-most-X (formerly Twitter) user-rich country in Africa, with 24.06 million active internet users as of January 2023, according to DataReporters.
The fact that Twitter, now known as X, is spreading throughout Africa is proof of the platform’s growing ability to alter the political and social landscape of the continent.
Its impact has been immense, ranging from fostering citizen journalism and fostering connections amongst individuals to broadening perspectives.
African inventors and entrepreneurs can thrive in the digital era thanks to the platform’s facilitation of talent development, knowledge sharing, and access to global markets.
Additionally, X has influenced events all over the continent as a platform. For many internet users, it also acts as a news source.
It is hard to have a conversation about X in Africa without mentioning how crucial it is to building relationships.
The 13th African Games, which were held in Accra recently, and the African Cup of Nations are two great examples of how Africans use social media to connect and have friendly conversations about their mutual love of sports.
Here is a list compiled by DataReporter showing the top 10 African nations with the greatest concentration of X users:
1. Egypt
Egypt has the most Twitter users—5.84 million—on the list. Egyptians can express themselves and stay informed thanks to the platform, which is essential to the country’s social and political discourse.
2. The Nigerian
Nigeria, with 5.75 million users, is next in line. Twitter’s value in social action and citizen journalism has been demonstrated by its role in campaigns like #EndSARS.
3. South Africa
Twitter is a social media platform that facilitates social contact and discourse among South Africa’s diverse population, with 4.1 million members.
4. Kenya
Twitter is used by Kenya, a country with 1.87 million users, to advertise its media and technology companies, which encourages innovation and economic progress.
5. The Algeria
With 1.24 million users, Algeria uses Twitter as a means of fostering public discourse and connecting with a worldwide audience.
6. Morocco
With 1.18 million followers, Morocco leverages Twitter to expand its reach in the media and generate revenue in a number of sectors.
7. Ghana
Ghana’s 1.17 million Twitter users demonstrate how the internet affects social change by enabling Ghanaians to take part in international discussions.
8. Uganda
With 638,800 users, Uganda views Twitter as a medium for knowledge sharing and community development that fosters a sense of connectedness.
Tanzania (9)
The 621,100 Twitter users in Tanzania use the platform to engage in national discourse and obtain information, hence enhancing public discourse.
10. The Zambia
With 336,300 users, Zambia comes in last on the list, illustrating Twitter’s growing importance in fostering digital literacy and fostering connections among Zambians.
