Young, Famous & African (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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Young, Famous & African2022

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What We Think

'Young, Famous & African' lands near the middle. Its 'woke' factor is mild, think surface-level glitz meets gentle nods to modern identity, far from Hollywood's full-blown ideological pageant, but it still leans more trendy than traditionally grounded.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Young, Famous & African' is a reality series centered on elites in Africa. While it celebrates diverse African cultures and success, it appears less focused on checking identity boxes in a stereotypical Hollywood sense. Storylines focus more on personal drama than overt ideological messaging, though it sometimes leans into trendy themes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show highlights luxury, relationships, and modern aspirations without openly undermining family, faith, or tradition. At times, Western-style glamour overshadows traditional values, but it also elevates African culture and ambition without heavy-handed subversion of cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the series promotes modernity and glamour, it doesn’t aggressively enforce a single ideological narrative. There's mild promotion of cosmopolitan values, but some traditional outlooks and internal debates among cast members are visible, so not everyone toes a rigid line.

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