# Lesotho

Lesotho sees a surge in social media activity with engagements up 86% and posts up 66% week-over-week, driven by discussions on cultural exchange and tourism, alongside growing concerns over socio-political unrest and economic hardship.

### About Lesotho
Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa.  

### Insights
- Lesotho creators is up 20.77% from the previous month.
- Lesotho engagements is up 86.23% from the previous week.
- Lesotho mentions is up 29.06% from the previous month.
- Lesotho posts created is up 66.52% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [---------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [---------]  
Daily Average: [---------]  
[--] Week: [----------] +86%  
[--] Month: [----------] -21%  
[--] Months: [-----------] -37%  
[--] Year: [-----------] +144%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-06-22  
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2026-01-28  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: [--]
Reddit: [---]
YouTube: [-------]
X: [-------]
TikTok: [---------]
Instagram: [-----]

  
  
### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +16%  
[--] Month: [------] +29%  
[--] Months: [------] +30%  
[--] Year: [-------] +20%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-09-06  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-04  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: [--]
Reddit: [--]
YouTube: [---]
X: [-----]
TikTok: [---]
Instagram: [--]

  
  
### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Lesotho in the last [--] hours which is down 1.30% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +16%  
[--] Month: [-----] +21%  
[--] Months: [------] +21%  
[--] Year: [------] +33%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-09-06  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-03  

The most influential creators that mention Lesotho in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@BigMamo_](/creator/twitter/BigMamo_)                     | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@kinoyves](/creator/tiktok/kinoyves)                      | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@linkiekas](/creator/twitter/linkiekas)                   | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@sannere123](/creator/youtube/sannere123)                 | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@kinoyves](/creator/youtube/kinoyves)                     | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@penyaplay](/creator/youtube/penyaplay)                   | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@AfricaFirsts](/creator/twitter/AfricaFirsts)             | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@lethoso.net2](/creator/tiktok/lethoso.net2)              | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@mcbethu](/creator/tiktok/mcbethu)                        | [--]   | [---------] | [--]     | [------]      |

[View More](/list/creators/lesotho/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 60%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 60%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Week: 60% -20%  
[--] Month: 60% -7%  
[--] Months: 60% -23%  
[--] Year: 60% -21%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-11-18  
1-Year Low: 35% on 2025-08-02  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Cultural Exchange and Tourism: (30%) Posts highlight cultural events, festivals, and tourism opportunities in Lesotho, showcasing its unique heritage and attracting interest from neighboring countries and international visitors.
- Economic Development and Infrastructure: (25%) Discussions revolve around infrastructure projects like the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and economic initiatives, emphasizing their potential benefits for the country and its citizens.
- Social Commentary and Community Life: (20%) Content touches upon daily life, social issues, and community events within Lesotho, fostering a sense of connection and shared experience among residents and those interested in the country.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Socio-Political Unrest and Protests: (40%) Recent posts indicate significant public discontent, with labor unions, civil society, and political parties protesting issues like unemployment, corruption, and government policies.
- Healthcare System Challenges: (35%) Concerns are raised about the strain on Lesotho's healthcare system, particularly in light of reduced US aid, impacting individuals living with HIV.
- Economic Hardship and Job Losses: (25%) Reports detail the negative impact of US tariff changes on textile workers, leading to job losses and economic instability.
  

### Top Lesotho Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"@Ndi_Muvenda_ What's up with neo-tradition I have seen in many funerals in Lesotho offering water and fruits during the funeral service while speakers are giving their eulogy and condolences to the berived families. Where does it come from It gives so many Connotations though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/LesothoStreet/status/2022938579505438896) [@LesothoStreet](/creator/x/LesothoStreet) 2026-02-15T07:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Olivermamn Is there any people from South Africa Botswana and Lesotho who heard "ke tauwe""  
[X Link](https://x.com/mac_joystic/status/2022923441364738492) [@mac_joystic](/creator/x/mac_joystic) 2026-02-15T06:38Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BigMamo_ Bro probably doesn't know Lesotho is a walking distance from South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/jt_swartbooi/status/2022923128683565192) [@jt_swartbooi](/creator/x/jt_swartbooi) 2026-02-15T06:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@BigMamo_ Helang Libono tsa le Naija Lesotho is us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheMxolisi/status/2022919378359173403) [@TheMxolisi](/creator/x/TheMxolisi) 2026-02-15T06:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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