About us

KOONIS MEDIA

ABOUT US

Company Overview & Creator Partner Program

A Somali-first digital media ecosystem built for creators, audiences, and advertisers.

70%

Creator share of net ad revenue

Monthly

Net-21 payout cycle

Somalia-first

Local payments & data-saving features

Koonis Media is a Somali digital media company that operates an interconnected group of platforms designed to help creators publish, distribute, discover, and monetize content. Our ecosystem includes a video-sharing platform, an audio-sharing platform, and an advertising network, supported by an active social media presence through @KoonisMedia.

Our focus is to build practical digital media tools for Somali audiences and creators, with an emphasis on local payment options, responsible content standards, and experiences that recognize the cost of mobile data in Somalia.

Our Partner Promise

Creators keep ownership of their work while Koonis Media provides infrastructure for hosting, streaming, advertising, audience growth, and local payouts.

 

01 | PLATFORM ECOSYSTEM

One connected ecosystem for digital media

Koonis Media brings together multiple complementary platforms so creators can reach audiences and advertisers can connect with content communities in one ecosystem.

PLATFORM

ROLE

Koonis Video

Publish, discover, and monetize video content through Koonis Media’s video platform.

Koonis Audio

Share and discover audio content, giving creators an additional format and audience channel.

Koonis Ads Network

Connect advertisers with digital audiences and power monetization through integrated advertising.

02 | CREATOR PARTNER PROGRAM

Eligibility & Quality Standards

To be eligible for the Koonis Media Partner Program and earn revenue, creators must meet the program’s participation and quality requirements:

  • At least 1,000 followers and 2,000 total watch hours.
  • Original content only. Re-uploaded or “stolen” clips from TikTok, television, or other sources are not eligible.
  • Compliance with Koonis Media’s Cultural & Islamic Content Guidelines and other applicable platform rules.

Koonis Media may review channels and content to confirm eligibility, originality, and ongoing compliance with the program requirements.

Revenue Sharing Model

For advertisements displayed on eligible creator videos, Koonis Media and the creator share net advertising revenue generated through the platform.

SHARE

DETAIL

Creator Share — 70%

70% of Net Ad Revenue generated from eligible advertisements shown on creator videos.

Platform Share — 30%

30% allocated to hosting, streaming, platform operations, and marketing.

Ad Delivery

Revenue is generated through Koonis Ads integrated into the video player.

Payment Terms | The Somali Local Advantage

PAYOUT METHODS

EVC Plus, Waafi, Sahal, or Premier Bank.

PAYMENT CYCLE

Monthly, Net-21. Month A earnings are paid by the 21st of Month B.

MINIMUM THRESHOLD

$25.00 minimum balance to withdraw.

 

 

03 | RIGHTS, PRODUCT & COMPLIANCE

Content Ownership

Creators retain 100% ownership of the content they publish on Koonis Media. The creator grants Koonis Media a non-exclusive right to use selected highlights or excerpts of their videos for promotional purposes on social media, with the goal of helping grow the creator’s channel.

Optional Priority Publishing / Exclusivity

Koonis Media may offer an optional priority-publishing arrangement for creators who provide eligible content to Koonis Media before publishing the same content on YouTube or Facebook. Under the applicable agreement, this may support an increased revenue share or other partner benefits.

Draft Contract Placeholder

The commercial terms for the optional arrangement should be finalized in the creator agreement, including the required lead time, eligible content, and any applicable revenue-share increase.

Data-Saving Experience

Because mobile data can be expensive in Somalia, the Koonis Media app includes a “Lower Video Quality” setting that allows users to reduce video resolution and help conserve their data bundles.

Local Regulatory Commitment

Koonis Media operates primarily in Somalia and is committed to complying with applicable requirements governing digital communications and media. The platform is designed to operate in alignment with the National Communications Authority (NCA), Somalia’s communications regulator, as applicable to the services we provide.

04 | OUR DIRECTION

Built around creators. Designed for Somalia.

Koonis Media aims to strengthen the digital media economy by giving Somali creators practical publishing and monetization tools, giving audiences accessible ways to discover local content, and giving advertisers a connected platform for reaching digital communities.

Our long-term goal is to grow a sustainable, creator-friendly media ecosystem where local content can be produced, discovered, distributed, and monetized within a platform built with Somali market realities in mind.

KOONIS MEDIA  |  @KoonisMedia  |  Video Sharing  |  Audio Sharing  |  Koonis Ads Network