Kenya's Cultural Diversity Celebrated on TikTok ¶
On May 21st, 2022, the world celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a United Nations-sanctioned celebration that highlights the richness of the world's cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development.
Kenya, with 42+ tribes, is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. TikTok content creators have found creative ways to share, highlight, and celebrate Kenya's rich cultural heritage with a global audience.
Among the TikTok creators celebrating Kenya's diverse culture are Bwakali David, Curlybunny, Ivy Michiro, and African Cultures 5.
Bwakali David has dedicated his account to unravelling and showcasing diverse cultural aspects of various tribes and sub-tribes in Kenya, helping Kenyans and the world learn about diverse tribes and sub-tribes that exist in the country.
Curlybunny identifies as a Kenyan Norwegian girl who embodies the beauty of being multicultural. She uses the platform to celebrate both Kenyan and Norwegian cultures while acknowledging that the country is home to beautiful internationally recognised stars such as Lupita Nyongo.
Ivy Michiro is a travel content creator, who dedicates her account to showcasing various tourist attraction sites. From national parks to sandy beaches, waterfalls, forests, and mountains, she wants to help local and international tourists appreciate what the country has to offer.
African Cultures 5 has devoted her account to sharing stories that relate to the African lifestyle. Her page largely focuses on cultural dances and African attires; however, it also goes beyond the Kenyan border allowing her local followers to compare and appreciate African diversity.
