The Surprising Facts About Social Media Addiction in Africa Revealed

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Benjamin Akinmoyeje's work focuses on the excessive use of social media among young African university students, exploring its impacts on mental health, academic performance, and social behavior.

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About my Co-Host:

Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation).

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About my Guest Benjamin Akinmoyeje

Benjamin Akinmoyeje, an academic researcher and PhD candidate at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. His work focuses on the excessive use of social media among young African university students, exploring its impacts on mental health, academic performance, and social behavior. Beyond his research, Benjamin is deeply involved in internet governance and digital rights initiatives across Africa, contributing to policy development and community education.

What we Discussed:

00:40 Why we decided to Create this Episode and who is Benjamin Akinmoyeje

03:10 What is his Research Topic

03:50 Social Media Platforms use Technology to Engage

06:50 How Parents are also the Problem

08:30 The Long Term Problems

12:00 Why he decided on this Topic for his Research

13:30 The Phone is effectig the Community

15:00 Mental Health Issues are now Common

16:40 How do we Create a Balance with Social Media

19:00 A lot of Influencers are miserable

23:00 What Students do during Exams

24:40 Why do People post abroad and not at home

29:00 Influencers pushing Gambling and toxic food

31:30 What happenens in the West later happens in Africa

39:00 The elders have a hugh impact

46:15 Mental Health from Social Media

50:30 Hardcore Porn on Facebook, IG & X

55:50 Family time instead of Social Media

57:00 TED Talk about Social Media

1:03:00 How we stop using our Brain with Ai

How to Contact Benjamin Akinmoyeje

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-akinmoyeje-18a20a16/

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