Culture Spotlight On Nigeria Jun 10, 2018 ... culture. Several recent popular works include Season of Crimson Blossoms by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, a novel about female sexuality, drug use, political corruption, and ethnic violence; Born on A Tuesday by Elnathan John about the rise of Islamic extremism through the eyes of a homeless teen; and Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo about a Nigerian couple struggling with infertility. These titles are attracting large followings abroad and are reflective of young ...
Culture Spotlight On France Jun 09, 2018 ... Jahres award three times each, suggesting that its influence in this area will continue to grow.1 in 3 youth in France listen to EDM/electronic/dance music always/often, with young people aged 14-29 leading this behavior.INCLUSIVE CULTURE IN FRANCEOver three in five French youth feel that in recent years, popular culture in their country has become more inclusive of women/female culture, as well as racially diverse. Another 57% of youth in France feel popular culture in their country has become more ...
Culture Spotlight On Spain Jun 07, 2018 ... turn to content from other countries, Spain will be fueling their global appetite with fictional programs.The Future Is Female: A Feminist Movement Is BrewingThis year, for the first time ever, Spain held a feminist strike, which garnered more than 5 million participants. The event, which took place on International Women’s Day, encouraged residents to hit the streets to protest the patriarchy still dominating the country’s culture. Mayors of Madrid and Barcelona were among the supporters ...
Global Music Trends Jun 03, 2018 ... -hop/rap genre and lifestyle, and Rihanna, one of the top five most streamed female artists, also exemplifies the music and culture around it. Music festivals are also experiencing a shift from the popular EDM raves of the recent past to ones more focused on hip-hop and rap artists. Yet not all countries are happy with this rising trend; as the music and lifestyle began to catch on among young people in China, the government actually banned hip-hop culture and individuals with tattoos from ...
Global TV Trends Jun 02, 2018 ... indicative of the times; today, real life cult stories are becoming part of public discourse as a result of the popularity of the true crime genre and news exposés on cults. Former actress Allison Mack, famous for her portrayal of Chloe Sullivan on the hit teen drama Smallville, recently made headlines for her part in recruiting sex slaves for a cult passing itself off as a women’s empowerment movement called Nxivm. Several female recruits have come forward with accounts of abuse, asserting they were ...
Global Movie Trends Jun 01, 2018 ... affect the moviegoer) that audiences seek amidst troubling times. It might not have a traditionally happy ending, but the evolution of the movie industry is so engaging that audiences keep coming back.THE FUTURE (OF FILM) IS FEMALEAs modern youth look to popular culture to mirror the change they want to enact in the world (see Purposeful Pop), it becomes fundamental to not only have greater representation of female empowerment in movies, but also industry initiatives and projects that work to incite ...
Global Digital Trends May 30, 2018 ... technologies and industries that shape people’s everyday lives. ".future" also delves into the future of technology and the unforeseen issues and ethical dilemmas that come with innovation.Sephora Collection’s "#LIPSTORIES" In partnership with Girlboss Radio, the American makeup company Sephora Collection released a podcast series called "#LIPSTORIES." Each episode features stories of struggle and success as told by influential female founders, creatives, and thought leaders.Amy Schumer and Spotify ...
Global Fashion & Style Trends May 27, 2018 ... cultural norms through new iterations of dressing, young consumers around the globe are comfortable flipping the script in the name of self-expression and asserting their values through what they wear. You're Just Being ModestThe celebration of the female body continues in a new manifestation as young consumers pivot away from body-conscious dressing and into clothing that covers and conceals. Indeed, nearly four in 10 global youth (39%) say in the past few years, their style has become more ...
BrandCon Mar 21, 2018 education marketing media & entertainment branding events ... serve a role as mentors for consumers by creating educational events that can benefit attendees personally and professionally. We foresee Gen Zs being especially drawn to such experiences, as they're focused on getting ahead in their professional lives from a young age (see ProPlay). Moreover, as Zs are reconsidering the value of college/university, they will likely turn to brands to offer them unofficial forms of education. One 16-year-old female in our qualitative research expressed interest in ...
Doctor Who? Mar 19, 2018 health & wellness mindfulness ... a 25-year-old female explained, "I got a foot bath with epsom salts that draws out the toxins and boosts your magnesium intake. You really see what was broken down in your body." Likewise, a 28-year-old male told us how he uses Japanese Kinoki detox foot pads that are intended to release toxins and restore balance in the body.Growing interest in alternative medicine is largely driven by young people's desire for a more natural, back-to-basics approach to health. Today, youth think much of ...