Why celebrities can't stop performing for dictators
Dissidents and Dictators
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Celebrities Performing in Authoritarian Regimes
Discussion on celebrities like Kendrick Lamar performing in authoritarian countries like Rwanda, shedding light on the ethical implications and impact of such collaborations on the perception of these nations globally. The chapter explores the role of celebrities in inadvertently legitimizing oppressive regimes and how organizations like the Human Rights Foundation intervene to prevent such performances. It also touches on the phenomenon of reputation laundering by dictatorial regimes and the importance of celebrities making informed decisions about their engagements with such governments.
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