Influence of Drug Abuse Depiction in Nigeria Hiphop Music on Undergraduates in Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti and Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Student: Abdulqudus Eneji Umar (Project, 2025)
Department of Communication Studies
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State

Abstract

This study examined the influence of drug abuse depiction in Nigerian hip-hop music on Ekiti State undergraduates. Findings showed hip-hop music often displays drug use, depicts abuse, and impacts attitudes. Recommendations include restraining hip-hop, educating students on its negative impact, and promoting healthy lifestyles to curb substance abuse in tertiary institutions.

Keywords
Drug use abuse students
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