In this latest episode of Cluster Conversations, Prof. Eric Anchimbe sits down with Dr. Feyi Ademola-Adeoye, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Lagos and a fellow at the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth. Together, they delve into the evolving world of Nigerian proverbs and explore how younger generations are remixing and reinterpreting these age-old sayings to reflect today’s social realities. From the streets to social media, from tradition to satire, this conversation examines how language evolves with culture. Ademola-Adeoye unpacks the creative ways Gen Z is turning conventional wisdom on its head — sometimes humorously, sometimes critically — to challenge inherited norms and speak to current struggles. But why are today’s youth giving grandma’s proverbs a modern twist? What does it say about shifting values, hardship, and identity in contemporary Nigeria? And can a proverb still guide us if it’s been reimagined on Instagram?Tune in for a lively and insightful exchange, including a few post-proverbials you won’t forget!More about Dr. Feyi Ademola-AdeoyeMore about the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence

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