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Converged Radio, Youth and Urbanity in Africa: Emerging trends and perspectives

Converged Radio, Youth and Urbanity in Africa: Emerging trends and perspectives

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This book explores how youth in Africa are using digital media technologies to participate in and drive the production and consumption of urban radio, creating a new public sphere through which they project their voices and identities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG


This captivating book delves into the fascinating intersection of urban radio and digital media technologies in Africa, shedding light on the dynamic ways in which young individuals are leveraging the rapid (though uneven) internet rollout across the continent to actively participate and drive the production and consumption of urban radio. Comprising thirteen original chapters, this comprehensive work offers a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of radio in a diverse array of African countries, supported by rich case studies from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, Nigeria, and Kenya.

The book explores a range of compelling themes, including youth agency and cultural power, civic engagement and political participation, youth identity and belonging, youth cultural expressions, and the influence of capitalist imperatives on commercial radio programming in Africa. Through vivid and innovative narratives, Converged Radio, Youth, and Urbanity in Africa unveils the emergence of a new public sphere, empowering African youth to project their voices and identities, actively engaging in and shaping national discourse.

This insightful exploration highlights the transformative power of technology and media in shaping the lives and experiences of young people in Africa. It underscores the importance of recognizing and nurturing the potential of African youth as agents of change and drivers of social and economic development. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the convergent radio landscape, this book offers valuable insights for policymakers, media professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of youth culture, media, and communication in Africa.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031194160
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023

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