New Books Explore the Role of Media, Islam and Popular Culture in Nigeria

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By News Desk

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, on Monday joined academics and other stakeholders at the University of Maiduguri for the launch and presentation of two books examining the relationship between Islam, communication, media and popular culture in Nigeria.

The books, titled Communication, Media and Islam in Nigeria: A Multidisciplinary Reader and Islam and Popular Culture in Nigeria, were officially launched at an event attended by academics, government representatives, religious scholars and other stakeholders.

Published in 2026, the books were edited by Dr. Ibrahim Uba Yusuf and Dr. Abdulmutalib Ado Abubakar, both of the University of Maiduguri, and Abubakar Alhaji Bukar of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

The publications bring together scholarly contributions aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding of the intersection between communication, media and Islam in contemporary Nigerian society and beyond.

Professor Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede, former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who delivered the guest lecture, urged Muslims and scholars to make greater use of the media to promote Islamic teachings, values and ethical conduct.

Oloyede stressed the importance of using contemporary communication platforms to propagate messages that encourage positive values while upholding the principles and etiquette of Islam.

Also speaking at the event, Dr. Mohammed Goje, who represented the Secretary to the Yobe State Government, commended the authors and editors for producing what he described as a timely intellectual contribution.

He said the books would contribute to academic discourse and provide useful perspectives on the changing relationship between religion, media and popular culture in Nigeria.

The launch comes amid growing academic interest in the influence of digital media and popular culture on religious communication and public discourse in Nigeria, where traditional and new media platforms increasingly shape how religious ideas and values are communicated.

The University of Maiduguri event brought together scholars and stakeholders to reflect on the role of research and intellectual engagement in understanding the changing media landscape and its implications for religion and society.

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