What our aspirants can learn from Mamdani

When ZohranMamdanicorrected Andrew Cuomo for mispronouncing his name, saying, “The name isMamdani.M.A.M.D.A.N.I.,” the moment instantly became a TikTok phenomenon, remixed with Gwen Stefani’s Hollaback Girl and attracting more than 100 million views.But the virality was only a footnote.Whatfollowed was one of the most astonishing political upsets of the decade, the kind of victory that forces the world to rethink not just campaigns, but communication itself.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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But the virality was only a footnote.Whatfollowed was one of the most astonishing political upsets of the decade, the kind of victory that forces the world to rethink not just campaigns, but communication itself.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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