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Artists like Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Sarkodie dominated television networks like MTV Base and Channel O. In 2013, Davido’s "Skelewu" and Wizkid’s continuous string of hits showed a glamorous, affluent African youth culture that defied outdated stereotypes. Fashion, Beauty, and Vlogging Culture " in Nairobi
: There was a loud, collective call from industry leaders to end the era of "cheap imported soaps" (Mexican and South American telenovelas) in favor of high-quality local productions. Music and the Global "Afrobeats" Surge
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Directors like Shirley Frimpong-Manso were noted for creating films that offered viewers access to "the pleasures of wealth," effectively moving away from the "local look" toward a polished, global imaginary.