This whole begging thing is quite the issue in Nigeria. Especially when the media and music artists like mavo etc push classism very boldly in their lyrics
“The over-commodification of life in Lagos, driven by neoliberal policies and the proliferation of public-private partnerships, has made the city a space where the ordinary, such as good water, has become a privilege reserved for those with capital.” Loved your insights on this as always Aisha!
Do you not think this your write-up might be overemphasizing structural poverty while not giving enough weight to the behavioral and cultural factors that also shape how begging actually manifests in Lagos?
Fair, I’ll look out for Part 2, but I was think tho, that isolating the structural factors this heavily in Part 1 could probably shape a reader’s conclusion in that direction even before the behavioural side is introduced.
really enjoyed this video essay
Thank you!
Yay, new AA article
This whole begging thing is quite the issue in Nigeria. Especially when the media and music artists like mavo etc push classism very boldly in their lyrics
“The over-commodification of life in Lagos, driven by neoliberal policies and the proliferation of public-private partnerships, has made the city a space where the ordinary, such as good water, has become a privilege reserved for those with capital.” Loved your insights on this as always Aisha!
Do you not think this your write-up might be overemphasizing structural poverty while not giving enough weight to the behavioral and cultural factors that also shape how begging actually manifests in Lagos?
No it doesn’t over emphasise poverty. Part 2, however, discusses individual behaviour & society..
Fair, I’ll look out for Part 2, but I was think tho, that isolating the structural factors this heavily in Part 1 could probably shape a reader’s conclusion in that direction even before the behavioural side is introduced.