The modern social media algorithm is highly proficient at curating your feed to align with your interests. As an artist, my feed naturally overflows with art-related and creative posts, particularly those featuring animation. Over the past few days, one animated series consistently appeared in my feed, sparking my interest, fast forward to the weekend and am seated about to press the play button to watch a few episodes of the said animation. In that very instant, a Swahili proverb crossed my mind: Chema Chajiuza, Kibaya Chajitembeza, roughly translating to "Quality speaks for itself, while mediocrity requires promotion." I take a moment to reflect, smile to myself, and then proceed to press play.
