This book analyses social movements, digital activism and protest actions in Africa using a de-colonial approach, with selected case studies of #BringBackOurGirls, #OurMumuDonDo, #FeesMustFall, and #OccupyGhana from Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana. This book examines the ideological background of social movements and the broader micro/macro structures that exist within these movements and how these structures shape their engagement with state and non-state actors
The author argues that the ideological orientation of movement founders influenced the broader belief of each movement, which in turn shaped the micro and macro structure and relationships of the movements and their engagement with the state. Furthermore, the author argues that not all movement members aligned with the movement's ideological belief, thus the disconnect and contestation within these movements.
This book provides much-needed systematic, critical review and cutting-edge research into the ideology, practices, performance, and trends of social and digital movements in Sub-Saharan African countries.
Author(s): Ufuoma Akpojivi
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 240
City: London
Preface
Contents
List of Figures
Chapter 1: Introduction
Digital Activism in Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa
Brief Overview of Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa
How to Read Social Movement and Digital Activism in this Book
Communication Power: Activism and Social Change
References
Chapter 2: #OurMumuDonDo and #BringBackOurGirls: The Rebirth of Consciousness in Nigeria
OurMumuDonDo Movement
Mental Revolution
Ballot Revolution
The Charly Boy Brand and the OurMumuDonDo Movement: The Inseparable Twin
#BringBackOurGirls Movement
References
Chapter 3: #FeesMustFall Movement: The Revolt for Decolonization
Genesis of #FeesMustFall
#FeesMustFall and Social Change in South African Higher Education
Decolonization of the Curriculum and University
Curriculum Reform
Free Education
What Is Free Education?
References
Interviews
Chapter 4: #OccupyGhana: New Wave of Democracy and Accountability in Ghana?
Background: From OccupyFlagStaff House to #OccupyGhana: The Rise of the Middle Class in Protest
Whose Accountability? The Clash of Individual and State Interests
#OccupyGhana and Social Change
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: The Politics of Performance by Social Movements in Africa
Performance and Ideological Spread
Performance Politics Within Social Movements in Africa
References
Chapter 6: Rethinking Social Movements and Digital Activism in Africa: Challenges and Prospects
Rethink Social Movements and Activism in Africa?
References
Bibliography
Interviews
Index
