Publisher's Synopsis
This volume examines popular culture in Sub-Saharan African countries, with entries examining topics related to music, literature, film, television and radio, the internet and social media, sports, fashion, and more as well as key individuals who have influenced them.
With a large youth population across the region, pop culture in Sub-Saharan Africa has grown, alongside burgeoning industry to support it. Moreover, the proliferation of digital social media has enabled the distribution and consumption of Sub-Saharan pop culture across the globe, thereby generating worldwide interest in Sub-Saharan African pop culture. Illuminating the changing landscape of media, pop culture, and entertainment in Sub-Saharan Africa, this single-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the breadth, diversity, and impact of the region's pop culture.
The encyclopedia is organized into eight thematic chapters, covering pop music, contemporary literature, film, television and radio, the internet and social media, sports, video games, and fashion and couture. Each chapter consists of encyclopedia entries about genres, specific songs, movies, and books, and key individuals who have contributed significantly to the field. Readers will learn about pop musicians who are making waves in South Africa,; Nigeria's booming Nollywood film industry; Facebook and Twitter use in East Africa; famous athletes in the region; and much more.
Supports the National Geography Standards by examining cultural mosaics and the globalization of cultural change
Includes information that may be used to examine daily life in Sub-Saharan Africa, such as what movies people watch and what music they listen to
Provides additional anecdotal information in sidebars throughout the text
Features appendices with top-ten lists of songs, movies, and books
