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How ThisIsMe Community Is Powering The Youth Revolution in Kenya
Through its workshops, online campaigns, and fundraisers, ThisIsMe Community helps create awareness, drive youth action, and curate unique experiences for young people looking to have fun while using their money to support social causes.
Why Gen Z Culture is Driven By Nostalgia
The desire to reconnect with ‘simpler times’—real or imagined—is making Gen Z turn to stories and trends from past decades for solace and cultural inspiration like no other generation before
3 Gen Z Creatives on How Their Mental Health Shapes Their Artistic Expression
To conclude mental health awareness month, Kenga reached out to African Gen Z creators to share their experiences with navigating their mental health. These creators opened up about their motivations, their mental health struggles, how it impacts their personal healing
REDMUR: On Making Mojirade, a Nigerian Gen Z Virtual Model and Influencer
Creator and fashion innovator, Thony Ibegbulem gives us as peekinto the conceptualisation and personality design of Nigerian Gen Z virtual model and influencer Mojirade, created by the team at REDMUR
They’re Turning Us Into Polly Pocket People and, Honestly, I’m Here for It
Polly Pocket, Minnie Mouse, Astro Boy, they're all making a comeback but not the way you'd expect. Their outfits are making an appearance on the runway and it's a breath of fresh air from the neutral and beige basics
Dance for Iran: How Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ is Powering Gen Z’s Campaign for Women’s Rights in Iran
Five Iranian teenagers were arrested and detained for dancing in public. The incident in turn has sparked a #DanceForIran movement on social media, powered by Rema’s platinum track ‘Calm Down,’ inspiring the world to show support for Iranian women's rights through dance
The Influence of K-Pop on How Black Girls Style Their Hair in 2022
There are so many Black K-pop fans across the world. And with every fan base, Black girls are on the train to adopt iconic looks from their faves. Whether it’s unconventional colours or risky cuts, Black girls are going to find a way to make it work.
Best Date Spots for Gen Zs in Nairobi
Whether it's your first date or you’re a serial dater, Nairobi accommodates to all entanglements. Here's a curation of different date spots to take your Gen Z bae(s) in Nairobi
Gen Zs are Searching on TikTok over Google, but Is This True for Africans?
TikTok is overtaking Google as the search engine of choice for Gen Z, but with 1 in 5 videos on TikTok reported to contain misinformation, Western media is concerned. 11 Afro Gen Zs shared their thoughts.
Barbxit: Why Nicki Minaj is Losing Gen Z Fans
For many Gen Zers who are sensitised to harmful social issues that Nicki aligns with, the Barbz train is one that they are quickly getting off of. What does this mean for the future of one of the most legendary rap icons?
Finding Purpose through Afrobeat
In the latest issue of Kenga Magazine, YAW DYRO, a fast-rising 21-year-old Ghanaian musician wrote candidly about his background and his come-up, sharing stories about the people and experiences that have influenced his growth as an artist.
Gen Z Loves Thirst Trapping - Why Is That?
Maybe thirst trapping does come down to our need for validation, but this validation does not always rest in the approval of others, but in our own selves.