Social Media Misinformation and Disinformation Studies and Perspectives from Africa

Edited by Abiodun Salawu, Francis O. Amenaghawon, Ikemefuna T.P. Okudolo, Muchativugwa L. Hove

Every intellectual endeavour that focuses on the still ravaging effects of misinformation and disinformation via social media channels is imperative in today’s world. It is against the backdrop of the persistent undesirable consequences of misinformation and disinformation on the global society that this book’s importance is underscored. In no small way, the book contributes to facilitate understanding of the social media-misinformation and disinformation conundrum, thereby a much-valued contribution to the knowledge on this subject of currency.