In the 1990s, state-run RTI (Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne) occasionally broadcast Mapouka during cultural festivals. However, as the dance became more sexualized, conservative voices (including religious groups and government officials) called for censorship.
The rise of social media has revitalized Mapouka, shifting it from a physical performance to a digital asset. In the 1990s
As media content becomes more globalized, Mapouka stands as a test case for how hyper-local, controversial art forms can survive censorship and thrive in the digital age. The "39" in your search query represents the new wave—faster, more competitive, and unapologetically Ivorian. as the dance became more sexualized