Celebrating Cultural Diversity on TikTok ¶
As we mark World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on 21 May 2022, we take a moment to appreciate the creative ways Kenyan content creators are highlighting and celebrating the country's rich cultural heritage on TikTok.
From fashion and food to unique traditions, dance, and natural attraction sites, these creators are helping locals and tourists explore, appreciate, and celebrate the vast differences across cultures that warm hearts and strengthen community bonds.
Let's take a look at some of the talented creators who are making a significant impact on the platform.
Tribes and Sub-Tribes ¶
Bwakalidavid has dedicated his account to showcasing the beauty, tribe, and dance cultural aspects of Kenya. He shares interesting historical facts not only about Kenya but also about Africa, and his content is accompanied by cultural background songs that bring the message home.
Check out his work here:
- https://www.tiktok.com/@bwakalidavid/video/7096003530175139077
- https://www.tiktok.com/@bwakalidavid/video/7095277827360034053
- https://www.tiktok.com/@bwakalidavid/video/7093986155665919238
The Beauty of Being Multicultural ¶
Curllbunny, a Kenyan Norwegian girl, embodies the beauty of being multicultural. She uses the platform to celebrate both Kenyan and Norwegian cultures, acknowledging that the country is home to beautiful internationally recognized stars such as Lupita Nyongo.
Explore her content here:
- https://www.tiktok.com/@curllbunny/video/7086862244700556550
- https://www.tiktok.com/@curllbunny/video/6949944637884828929
- https://www.tiktok.com/@curllbunny/video/6954776481847463170
Tourism Attraction Sites ¶
Ivymiricho, a travel content creator, dedicates her account to showcasing various tourist attraction sites in Kenya. From national parks to sandy beaches, waterfalls, forests, and mountains, she aims to help local and international tourists appreciate what the country has to offer.
Check out her work here:
- https://www.tiktok.com/@ivymiricho/video/7052396949533658370
- https://www.tiktok.com/@ivymiricho/video/7085054015607770373
- https://www.tiktok.com/@ivymiricho/video/7072438302418242818
Cultural Attires and Dances ¶
Africanculture5 has devoted her account to sharing stories that relate to the African lifestyle. Her page largely focuses on cultural dances and African attires, but it also goes beyond the Kenyan border, allowing her local followers to compare and appreciate African diversity.
Find out more here:
- https://www.tiktok.com/@africanculture5/video/7066681067775823109
- https://www.tiktok.com/@africanculture5/video/7074403837582331141
- https://www.tiktok.com/@africanculture5/video/7068509897616379141
Art Collections ¶
Kenyan14, an enthusiast of artistic endeavours, showcases her creative work on hoodies, sandals, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and caps that are all made in Kenya. She often wears her own products and carries them along on trips overseas.
Here are some of her artistic work/collections: