Name: How young Africans found a voice on Twitter
Uploaded: 2016-03-24T15:00:56Z
Duration: 14 min 12 s
Description: What can a young woman with an idea, an Internet connection and a bit of creativity achieve? That's all Siyanda Mohutsiwa needed to unite young African voices in a new way. Hear how Mohutsiwa and other young people across the continent are using social media to overcome borders and circumstance, accessing something they have long had to violently take: a voice.

What can a young woman with an idea, an Internet connection and a bit of creativity achieve? That's all Siyanda Mohutsiwa needed to unite young African voices in a new way. Hear how Mohutsiwa and other young people across the continent are using social media to overcome borders and circumstance, accessing something they have long had to violently take: a voice.

How young Africans found a voice on Twitter

Social media is helping young Africans build a sense of shared identity across borders long defined by colonialism and conflict. When one viral hashtag inspired 60,000 witty, introspective tweets in a single week, it sparked real conversations about national stereotypes, politics, and unity. These digital platforms now let ordinary Africans sidestep old gatekeepers, connect in real time, and turn collective struggles into opportunities for cross-continental support. The result is a grassroots Pan-Africanism that values collaboration over isolation.