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Have you heard of solo-maxxing, or "by yourself maxxing"?

It's a social media trend in which young people are embracing single life by opting out of dating and choosing to spend more time on their own.

Instead, they're prioritising personal wealth, career growth and emotional independence.

So, what's driving this trend? Is it a new kind of freedom, or are young people giving up on dating altogether?

蘑菇短视频 Focus on Africa podcast host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to Kenyan content creator Chantelle Petit and British Somali podcaster Ahmendur Hirad about their solo-maxxing journeys, the motivations behind their choices, and the challenges they've faced along the way.