Digital Youth and Social Movements (Perspectives from Nigeria)

Dive into the digital landscape of Nigeria’s youth activism with ‘Digital Youth and Social Movements: Perspectives from Nigeria.’ This insightful book delves into the narratives of three pivotal hashtags and social movements in Nigeria’s digital history: #OccupyNigeria (2012), #EndSARS (2020), and #Obidient (2023). Despite their distinctiveness, these movements share a common thread: they were all driven by digitally-connected youth. Through curated analyses, this book explores the intergenerational dynamics within these movements, offering a platform to contemplate the realization of technological promises and the challenges posed by anti-democratic forces in Africa. A must-read for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of digital activism.