Friday, June 1, 2012

Interactive map: Which celebrity do-gooders 'own' what African countries

Sorry for posting something 2 years old but this is too good.  

I can't decide if this is more funny or infuriating:  "As Madonna's publicist explains, 'She's focusing on Malawi.  South Africa is Oprah's territory.'"

It is kind of interesting how neatly these celebrities have carved out their respective spheres of influence, a la great colonial powers of the past.  Do they talk to each other about it first?  Do they have G-8-type meetings in Hollywood to negotiate who gets to "save" what country?



An interactive map of the celebrity recolonization of Africa.
By Dave Gilson
March/April Issue | Mother Jones


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