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Episode: Dancing in the street: Kenyan capital emerges as social media and content creation hub
Description: In Kenya, where white-collar jobs seem increasingly elusive, young people are turning to content creation and photography to make a living.
Leveraging technology, many are tapping into social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to stay ahead. On Sundays, groups of young people can be seen gathering with cameras, dancing in coordinated moves before uploading their content to these platforms.
With 35% of Kenya’s population aged between 15 and 34, the United Nations estimates that 67% of this demographic is unemployed.
For 22-year-old Vincent Otieno, content creation offers him and his group of six dancers from Nairobi’s slums a crucial income stre...