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Young Nepalis, looking for instant fame, flock to TikTok

The app that has captivated over a billion people across the world is now on the phones of millions of Nepalis.Young Nepalis, looking for instant fame, flock to TikTok
(From left) Binod Shrestha, Reshma Ghimire, Amar and Amrit Dahal, and Tirsana Budathoki have amassed massive followings since the Chinese-made app launched in 2017. Ghimire even went on to star in popular music videos after her popularity rose through this very app.  Screengrab via TikTok
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Ankit Khadgi
Published at : December 18, 2019
Updated at : December 18, 2019 10:22
Kathmandu

Ankit Khadgi

Khadgi is a queer journalist currently based in Chicago.


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