The Big Game is going down a storm on Somali Tikok. Influencers 'battle' each other to prove their clan is superior on the night - to an audience of tens of thousands. But are these games just entertainment? 🧵

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The Big Game is going down a storm on Somali Tikok. Influencers 'battle' each other to prove their clan is superior on the night - to an audience of tens of thousands. But are these games just entertainment? 🧵

@bbcworldservice She was verbally abused by a US-based male influencer who participates in the TikTok games. He also threatened to publish fake sexualised images of her. Zara says it happens a lot, you can read her story here:

@bbcworldservice In a statement, TikTok said: "We prioritise the safety of our community with some of the industry's firmest streaming requirements, including specific policies for Match content, customisable safety tools for viewers, and only allowing people over 18 to go live or send gifts.".

Meet the 'anti-witch hunter' - Dr Leo Igwe. He's been helping people accused of witchcraft in Nigeria and beyond for more than five years. 🧵

Dr Igwe himself has been beaten up three times for intervening on behalf of the victims but the activist says nothing will make him stop. "It's not part of our culture to kill our parents. It's not part of our culture killing innocent people" Dr Igwe tells the BBC.

Listen to the anti-witch hunter's story on @bbcworldservice and The Documentary Podcast from BBC Trending