Social Media Growth and Engagement for Friends of Figma Africa
Mfonobong Umondia
I grew the Friends of Figma Africa X (Twitter) account from 9,400 to 11,500 followers, earned them a verified blue checkmark before verification became a paid feature, and built an engaged community through consistent Twitter Spaces and content.
Who is Friends of Figma Africa?
Friends of Figma Africa is a pan-African tech community connecting African designers, providing value, opportunities, and access to design resources for everyone involved. They are part of the global Friends of Figma network with chapters across cities on the continent.
My Role
Managed and grew the X (Twitter) account for the community
Developed and executed a content strategy aligned with the community's mission
Created and published tweets, threads, and media content consistently
Hosted and moderated Twitter Spaces bringing together designers across Africa for conversations, learning, and community building
Engaged with the design community, responded to mentions, and built active conversations
Successfully applied for and secured the verified blue checkmark before Twitter made verification a paid feature
Grew and maintained an active, engaged following throughout the period
Results
Grew followers from 9,400 to 11,500+
Secured verified status on Twitter before it became a paid feature, a milestone that established the account's credibility and authority in the design space
Hosted multiple Twitter Spaces that deepened community engagement and brought visibility to the account
Strengthened Friends of Figma Africa's presence as a leading voice in the African design community
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Posted Jun 9, 2026
Grew their Twitter from 9,400 to 11.5K followers, secured verification before it went paid, and hosted Twitter Spaces to deepen community engagement.
