The Guardian
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‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere
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African content creators on social media platforms are reshaping how news and current affairs are consumed across the continent, with creators like Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa using TikTok to explain complex geopolitical issues to audiences through relatable, informal commentary.
‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere
Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiasts
Last year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South African and Rwandan presidents, then listed roles different South African groups would play in a war with Rwanda: the Sotho strategists, the Xhosa negotiators, the Afrikaner muscle. The video went vi
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