Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a TikTok content moderator in Kenya, died, raising issues about poor working conditions and mental health support for technology workers. A vigil was held in her honor as colleagues voiced concerns over the challenges faced by those employed in the tech sector in Kenya. Teleperformance Kenya denied allegations regarding leave denials, while the deceased’s family struggles with burial arrangements.
In Nairobi, Kenya, technology workers held a vigil for Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a TikTok content moderator who died under mysterious circumstances. Her body was found decomposing in her home after she had been unable to return to Nigeria for two years. Colleagues reported that she had expressed feelings of fatigue and a strong desire to return home.
The cause of Olubunmi’s death remains unclear. The company she worked for, Teleperformance Kenya, denied allegations that she had been denied leave. Concerns regarding working conditions, including inadequate pay and a lack of mental health support, have been raised by content moderators employed by subcontractors in the country.
More than 100 former Facebook content moderators have also taken legal action against the platform, claiming poor working conditions and unjust termination by Samasource, a firm subcontracted by Facebook. On the day of the vigil, many moderators expressed their belief that the conditions could have contributed to Olubunmi’s untimely death.
Kauna Malgwi, a friend of Olubunmi, stated, “There are more than 100 Nigerians working under Teleperformance company who haven’t had work permits for the last two years and so they have not been able to travel home despite having an annual return ticket benefit.” Olubunmi’s family was informed of her death shortly after it was discovered. Due to financial constraints, they are contemplating asking her church in Nairobi to assist with her burial arrangements.
The tragic death of Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi highlights significant concerns regarding the working conditions of content moderators in Kenya. Her inability to travel home and the challenging environment faced by many technology workers underscore the need for better support and mental health resources. The response from Teleperformance and ongoing lawsuits signal a pressing need for improvements within the industry to prevent future tragedies.
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