On this episode of The Swift Side of the Continent, we dive into the three hottest conversations in the Swiftie world right now: Taylor Swift’s engagement and what it means for her music, the anticipation and theories surrounding her twelfth studio album, and the unpopular opinions that stir up debates across the fandom. From the perspective of an African Swiftie, we’ll explore how culture shapes our reactions, why disagreements actually make the fandom richer, and what love, legacy, and loyalty look like when you’re on the Swift side of the continent.
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What if Taylor Swift Toured Africa?
Exploring the fantasy and cultural fusion of Taylor Swift bringing her Eras Tour to Africa—imagining stadiums, setlists, fashion, events, and Swiftie culture across the continent.
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Swift Theory: The Great TS12 Conspiracy
That’s right—we’re talking about TS12, Taylor Swift’s mysterious, not-yet-announced but highly anticipated twelfth studio album. Grab your detective hats, your friendship bracelets, and your Google Docs—it’s about to get unhinged in here.”
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Folklore and Firewood P.1
This first part introduces the exploring connection between African storytelling traditions (folklore) and communal life around firewood fires.
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The African Version of 1989
In 2014, Taylor Swift gave us 1989- What if we Africanized the glittery, gutsy story of 1989?
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