Taylor Swift donated proceeds from her 'Wildest Dreams' music video to African conservation; the organisation now manages 22 protected areas across 12 countries
- Taylor Swift’s 2015 music video for ‘Wildest Dreams’ attracted attention for its sweeping African landscapes, but the release also brought criticism over how the continent was represented.
- Set against scenes of wildlife and open countryside, the video prompted questions about its colonial-era imagery and the absence of African characters.
- Away from the debate, Swift had attached a charitable commitment to the project, directing its proceeds towards African conservation.
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- Taylor Swift’s 2015 music video for ‘Wildest Dreams’ attracted attention for its sweeping African landscapes, but the release also brought criticism over how the continent was represented.
- Set against scenes of wildlife and open countryside, the video prompted questions about its colonial-era imagery and the absence of African characters.
- Away from the debate, Swift had attached a charitable commitment to the project, directing its proceeds towards African conservation.
Sources: Times of India