Learning Systems Designer and Storyteller
Dara Learning Lab
Millennial activism within NigerianTwitterscape
The research explores millennial activism within the Nigerian Twitterscape, focusing on the #ENDSARS protests. It examines how social media, particularly Twitter, facilitated the mobilization and organization of social actions against police brutality in Nigeria. The study underscores the significant role of digital platforms in contemporary activism, highlighting how they can transform online mobilization into impactful street protests and social movements.
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ROLES
- Led the research team
- Research conceptualization
- Analyzed qualitative data using MAXQDA, transcribing interviews and coding data.
- Contributed to research publications and conference presentations to share outcomes and insights.
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PUBLICATIONS
Abimbade, O., Olayoku, P. & Herro, D. (2022). Millennial activism within NigerianTwitterscape: From mobilization to social action of #ENDSARS protest. Social Sciences & Humanities Open. 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2021.100222