The announcement of TikTok restrictions in the United States has sparked a variety of responses across the globe. Some people in Ghana have called for similar measures, citing concerns about how people use the software to spread fake news and participate in all manner of verbal abuse, even though it has grown popular and provided millions of creative outlets for millions of content creators.
TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media app known for its short, entertaining movies, has been under scrutiny in the US for a and then due to concerns over data protection and national security. This has led to the decision to ban it completely.
In Ghana, the media has reignited disputes about the phone’s role in society. Some Ghanais view the game as a system that gives them the freedom to express themselves creatively and make money. Others contend that it encourages extreme indolence among Ghana’s youth.
One person wrote on social internet that” they should ban it as well in Ghana.” Some of these TikTokers are merely creating problems and making unwanted sounds. Another added,” TikTok is entertaining, but sometimes the information is just too much. Individuals forget there’s a limit to everything”.
On the flip side, some people defended the game, pointing out its advantages for creators, small companies, and performers. ” TikTok has changed life! People are pursuing jobs and earning income from it. Alternatively of banning, we may focus on educating consumers about appropriate content creation”, one admirer commented.
Many young people in Ghana find TikTok to be more than just an application. It is a source of entertainment, knowledge, and money for some content creators and social media influencers. These content developers and influencers utilize the system to achieve global audiences, promote businesses, and promote Ghanaian culture, thus, they don’t want it to be banned.
