As Taliban returns, Afghan influencers go dark on social media
Al Jazeera
Prominent social media influencers go dark or flee, while residents and activists scramble to scrub their digital lives.
Sadiqa Madadgar’s social media looked much like any other successful young Afghan influencer’s until the Taliban stormed into Kabul and upended her dreams. The return of the group has sent a shockwave through Afghanistan’s social media. Prominent influencers have gone dark or fled, while residents and activists are scrambling to scrub their digital lives. A former contestant on the reality singing competition “Afghan Star”, Madadgar amassed a huge following with her stunning vocals and down to earth, girl-next-door persona.More Related News