Investigation of how social media influenced the endsars protests in Lagos, Nigeria

TL;DR

This study examines how social media influenced the EndSARS protests in Lagos, Nigeria, highlighting the role of social media in mobilization and the impact of government regulation and social experiences.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of social media's influence on protests, emphasizing user experiences and government responses in the Nigerian context.

Findings

Social media played a significant role in mobilizing protests.

Government calls for regulation are linked to concerns over misuse.

User experiences shaped social media's impact on demonstrations.

Abstract

The research assessed the role of social media in the unfolding of the EndSARS demonstrations in Nigeria. The study was necessary given the persistent call by governments for the strict regulation of social medium platforms. This is given governments' claim that social media is being misused. The study, however, reveals that social media use is determined by users' social experiences, including those caused by governments.