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Examining Fake News on WhatsApp Messaging in the Political Ecology of Ado-Ekiti and Akure, South-West Nigeria
Udoh James Akpan, Sazelo Michael Mkhize, Abisoye Adedoyin Adeyiga, Ojolo Tolulope Lembola, and Patrick Olayiwola Hosea5

An Evaluation of the Glorification of Power and Wealth in Kemi Adetiba's King of Boys Film
Gabriel Otsemobor and Peter Egielewa29


Emotive Popular Culture Broadcasting: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Songs Aired on Selected Radio Stations during the 2023 Zimbabwean Harmonised Elections
Nyasha Cefas Zimuto45


Impacts of Cyber Crimes on the Image of Nigeria in the International Community: A Case of the Perceptions of Ghanaians
Olubunmi David Apeloko, Celestina Ekene Chukwudi, Abolaji Jamiu Atobatele, and Chidiebere Sussan Chiamaka61


Media Reflections on Teaching and Learning Strategies amid COVID-19 at a Historically Disadvantaged University in South Africa
Thabiso Muswede87


Analysing the Multifaceted Influence of OTT Platforms on Movie Theatres: A Comparative Study on Viewers' Perception
Sandeep Gundeti and Deepali Bhatnagar107


Media Narratives and Communication Strategies in Enhancing Social Protection for Vulnerable Populations in Fragile and Conflict Prone Nigerian Society
Toyin Segun Onayinka, Mustapha Olalekan Rufai, Omolola Oluwasola, Ndidi Christiana Ibenyenwa, Onipede, Grace Oluwakemi, Adebayo John James, and George Adekola Fehintola125


Adoption and Usage Patterns of Smart Television among Different Demographics of University Staff in Nigeria
Felix Olajide Talabi, Henry Amos Daniel, Patrick Olajide Oladele, Abari Ijuo Ogah, Joshua Kayode Okunade, Ayodeji Boluwatife Aiyesimoju, Samson Adedapo Bello, Prosper Nunayon Zannu, Adebola Adewunmi Aderibigbe, and Benjamin Kayode Ogundeji145


Digital Transformation in sub-Saharan Africa's Film Industry
Anne Odoh, Folakemi Ogungbe, and Alex Tolu Olagunju165


Street Culture in Omo Ghetto, King of Boys, and Nimbe, Selected Nollywood Films
Rebecca U. Adesiyan, Segun Omosule, and Oremire J. Ehibor191

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