Social Movements and Digital Activism in Africa

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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.  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