Artist Urges Nigerian Youths To Turn Protest Into Policy Power

Nigerian artist Dotun Popoola has called on the country’s youth to move beyond street protests and engage directly in shaping government policy, using his eighth solo exhibition, “Reclaimed Beauty,” as a platform for that message.
With unemployment soaring and the economy faltering, Popoola argued that young Nigerians cannot afford to remain passive observers.
Speaking at the Abuja launch, which attracted over 200 guests including business figures and cultural stakeholders, Popoola challenged young people to hold their leaders accountable.
“The government is here to serve us, but are we prepared to be served?” he said. “Young people must invest effort, ask questions, and claim their...