The then “cancellation” of the trio was the result of the conversation, as the word ‘cancel culture’ began to feature increasingly in local headlines. While Shaffie’s scandal may have served as a wake-up call for us to be more cautious, sensitive and empathetic as society, there have been questions raised about how far cancel culture goes and its negative side too. The report cited an example of multiple aggressive social media posts about The Alchemist Bar in Nairobi aimed at ‘canceling’ the establishment for alleged racial discrimination. Jamie Foxx [Instagram]The University of Central Florida interrogates the purpose and effectiveness of cancel culture in a 2020 report. “The one common theme everyone seems to agree on is that cancel culture involves taking a public stance against an individual or institution for actions considered objectionable or offensive.

Source: Standard Digital August 26, 2023 08:54 UTC