Liberians use TikTok to preserve cultural heritage

Monrovia’s younger generation is revitalizing Liberia’s storytelling tradition through digital platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and podcasts, ensuring cultural history reaches wider audiences amid a backdrop of historical disruption caused by civil wars. Bilphena Decontee Yahwon, founder of Archive Liberia, is at the forefront of this movement, exploring the country’s past and personal narratives. Despite challenges such as limited internet access and misinformation, young Liberians are reshaping how their history is documented and shared.

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