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Discuss how contemporary social media forms such as Viusasa and YouTube have transformed oral literature in Kenya.

Discuss how contemporary social media forms such as Viusasa and YouTube have transformed oral literature in Kenya.

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Sylvia
Oral literature has been transformed greatly by the rise in utility of contemporary social media. Social media platforms such as Viusasa and YouTube have the advantage of using the audio-visual technique which when uploaded, can be accessed by a wide audience both locally and internationally. YouTube, for instance, features a variety of oral literature such as poems, songs and historical narratives. In terms of storage for future reference for coming generations, social media platforms contributes immensely in preservation of culture. Also, in a case where the audience cannot recall everything in the piece of oral literature, one can access the missing details online by searching for the specific content material. Apps like Viusasa contribute greatly in supporting raw talent in oral literature since it enables young actors and producers upload their works for general public viewing at an affordable cost. In conclusion, contemporary social media has positively transformed the oral literature scene.
Silvier Johns answered the question on August 23, 2018 at 09:41

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