The Interplay of Humour and Activism in Nigerian Comedy
Author | : Ismail Ibrahim Ibrahim |
Publisher | : GRIN Verlag |
Total Pages | : 8 |
Release | : 2021-03-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783346379061 |
ISBN-13 | : 334637906X |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Interplay of Humour and Activism in Nigerian Comedy written by Ismail Ibrahim Ibrahim and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 95, , course: Comparative Literature, language: English, abstract: This study seeks to delve into how some Nigerian comedians subtly critique the Nigerian political scene. Hence, the study aims to see how these artistic works have been a tool of youth activism with a special reference to the #EndSars protest. There are obvious shreds of evidence that point to the fact that comedy is a powerful and untapped storytelling genre to raise awareness, incite action to human rights and social justice, change attitudes, especially amongst the youths. Despite this significance, comedy is underexplored.