A growing number of Brazilian women are embracing feminism, finding vivid expression in arts and culture. Among them are carioca funk star MC Carol and rapper Karol Conká, who’ve collaborated on the single ‘100% Feminista’, challenging traditional gender attitudes through music.

In Brazil, where watching TV is the primary form of leisure for 81% of the population, streaming services are thriving. Looke, a home-grown provider, has been gaining ground in the market, but how is it managing to compete against the might of international players like Netflix?

Forbidden love affairs and family dramas make up the fabric of Brazil’s most beloved form of entertainment – the telenovela. But these shows are more than light viewing; the sheer size of their audiences give them huge influence over Brazilian society, driving sales and social change alike.

A year after the launch of Instagram Stories, the feature has attracted 250 million daily active users. And the platform has announced that Brazilians – renowned for their social media savvy – are highly engaged; half of the world’s ten biggest influencers using Instagram's Stories are from Brazil.