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Why canceling YouTube's MrBeast after building 100 wells in Africa is not smart

Mimi Mefo Takambou
November 14, 2023

YouTube's blockbuster creator MrBeast has released a video in which he claims he built 100 wells across Africa. While such a philanthropic endeavor might seem commendable, it unexpectedly ignited a storm of backlash from Kenyan activists and journalists. What are the unintended effects of the YouTuber's actions?

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