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Wondering who’s blowing up TikTok in Africa? We’ve got all the information on the key content creators that are making waves across social media right now.
Social media platforms have changed the livelihoods of so many people all over the world, radically altering how we define success and popularity.
Content creation has seen perhaps the biggest shift since the birth of online connectivity. Anyone (if they get lucky with the algorithm) can draw massive followings from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and even Facebook.
Unsurprisingly, Gen Z are the largest demographic for these platforms – and are paving the way for generational change and ongoing social trends.
Africa has seen many groups of young creators grabbing the attention of world entertainment gurus with dancing, acting, and singing, usually to popular international songs.
Whether it be Nigeria’s Ikorodu Bois, Uganda’s Masaka Kids Africana, and Kenya’s Huruma Town Kids, all these talents are passionate in their art and have garnered a massive following from their online content. Here’s a rundown of Africa’s most notable acts and young creators on the rise.
Kenya’s H-Town Kids
Huruma Town Kids, popularly known as H-Town Kids, are making their presence felt in the entertainment world.
The group started back in 2019 with only one member and, so far, now have more than 20 kids showcasing their talents. They hail from one of Nairobi’s slums called Mathare, one of the urban settlements within the capital city of Kenya.
DJ Khaled recently reshared their dance tribute to his popular song ‘Let It Go’ and was impressed, even taking the time to laud the Kenyan kids on his official social platforms. Not too shabby, eh?
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This got the attention of not only Kenyan followers but also the rest of the world, with this newfound recognition earning them significant buzz.
CNN’s popular correspondent Larry Madowo also gave the group a shoutout for discussing Kenya’s drop in tourism and the difficult challenges this brings to the country’s conservation efforts.
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Early this year, the kids were nominated for the Africa Kids Awards, with three of the group members nominated under three different categories. This award seeks to celebrate kids and teens using their talents to make an impact in across the continent.
