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    YouTube partners with African Creators for “The Voices of Africa”

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    By Smart Megwai on November 29, 2023 Content, YouTube

    YouTube has launched “The Voices of Africa,” a social campaign to celebrate the continent’s unique and traditional expressions. Developed in collaboration with a curated group of African creators, this campaign is poised to honor and showcase the diverse and unique cultural expressions prevalent across the continent.

    Creators originating from Sub-Saharan Africa were invited to use their YouTube channels as a canvas to articulate their distinctive cultural heritage. The narratives presented encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from explorations of local traditions and practices to intimate conversations with friends and family. This collection of stories aims to provide viewers with a nuanced and enriching portrayal of the myriad cultures found in Africa.

    Twala Ngambi, YouTube’s Strategic Partner Manager, underscores the platform’s enduring commitment to acknowledging and celebrating diverse cultures and content. Creators were encouraged to infuse creativity into their presentations, offering them the freedom to craft heritage stories that authentically resonate with their audiences. The primary objective is not only to entertain but also to educate and inspire through a variety of compelling storytelling formats.

    The campaign features a distinguished group of creators, each contributing a personal and insightful perspective into their cultural heritage. Examples include South African creator Seithati Letsipa, delving into the cultural practice of Pabadimo, and Nigerian storyteller Steven Ndukwu, immersing viewers in the martial art of Dambe, a tradition of the Hausa people. These stories serve as windows into the rich and diverse cultural landscape of Africa.

    YouTube has consistently served as a pivotal platform for African content creators to amplify their voices and share narratives that might otherwise remain untold. The global reach of YouTube provides an invaluable opportunity for African creators to introduce a broad audience to the continent’s cultural richness, fostering cross-cultural appreciation and understanding.

    This celebration of African cultures on YouTube serves as a conduit for cultural exchange, offering viewers worldwide profound insights into African traditions, languages, cuisine, fashion, music, and everyday life. Notably, YouTube recently hosted the “Celebration of Nollywood on Africa Day,” bringing together luminaries from Nollywood, creators, and the wider creative community to pay homage to the substantial contributions of African storytelling through cinema.

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