Music video sparks debate about cultural decay in PNG
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A hip-hop artist in Papua New Guinea has become a social media sensation following the release of his recent 'Bootylicious' music video.
In the video, artist Tati Mangi 'raps' and dances in front of a group of semi-clad young women - something that has drawn the ire of thousands of people online who say the clip is a sign of moral and cultural decay.
The song has taken a back-seat to the provocative video that now has nearly 25 000 views on YouTube.
While Tati Mangi has acknowledged his critics, he says it's his right as a musician to express himself freely.
Amanda Donigi is the editor of PNG's Stella Magazine and a self proclaimed feminist.
While she agrees freedom of expression is important - she questions whether Tati Mangi and his Bootylicious video are contributing to women's progress in PNG.
Source: Pacific Beat | Duration: 3min 17sec
Topics: music, feminism, women, pacific, papua-new-guinea
