INTERCULTURALITY

This research investigates the integration of digital activism with religious ethics as it mitigates against injustice, making use of social media as a platform for spiritual expression and sociopolitical resistance. This research draws cases from the two prominent campaigns in Africa, which are Nigeria's EndSARS and FeesMustFall in South Africa. The study analyses the role of moral framework from the three prominent religions in Nigeria (Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion (ATR)), which informs youth-led movements. The study further examines the role religious values, such as love of neighbour, justice and divine accountability, play indigital dissent. Employing the use of digital ethnography, semi-structured interviews, and discourse analysis, this study seeks to contribute to the understanding of how religion functions as both identity and ethical grammar for resistance in the public digital space. The study further examines the legal tension between state regulations on cybercrime, freedom of expression, public order and faith-driven activism. Findings from this studyaccentuate the transformative potential of religio-ethical discourse in transforming democratic participation, also advocating for legal measures that protect religious expression. Greater engagement by religious organisations in promoting youth activism is urged, with a focus on collaboration between faith groups and young activists.

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