Much like the massive after-effects of black face and how it has left indelible ideas on generations of people who are not black, stories that are written, produced and played by men have had a lasting effect on how other people view women.
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A case for indigenous language speaking creators
Brands have this obsession to only want to work with established content creators, completely ignoring many who are building a very loyal following on various platforms. Personally, I think curating content is not just about posting aesthetically pleasing photos or videos for followers to marvel at, but rather, a story needs to be told.
Njongo MatoThanks to the internet, apps like TikTok have led to the explosion of video content and with that, many creators who speak indigenous languages have found a platform to express themselves and reach new audiences.
Although creating in English caters to mainstream audiences, there are many nuances that come with indigenous languages English will