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Nigerian pop stars are often accused of singing about love and money and ignoring social issues. Falz isn’t one of them.
The skit economy is estimated to be Nigeria’s third-largest entertainment sector, with a net worth of over US$31 million.
TikTok reveals both the liberating and the repressive effects of social media use in Egypt.
With 3.3 million followers on TikTok, Ekezie is not only educating non-African users about the continent, she’s also making them the butt of the joke.
These social media posts aren’t just for fun – they’re a way to fight back against discrimination and show the world that queer love is powerful and important.
During the coronavirus pandemic the Jerusalema dance challenge enacted a way for communities to connect - repetitive enough to be picked up and varied enough to tease.
Young people continue to find new ways to connect on social media, in spaces that are increasingly hard for governments to regulate.
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