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ABSTRACT
This essay explores the multifaceted role of Nigerian memes on Facebook as tools for social expression, cultural critique, advertisement, and economica commentary. Through the lense of humor theory, media and social context, the study investigates how Nigerian memes, with their emphasis on incongruity, irony, and exaggeration, allow users to express themselves on social media platforms like Facebook. Facebook as tools for social expression and critique is an intriguing phenomenon that reflects both the growing influence of social media in modern society and the power of humor to address complex social, and economic issues. Through a combination of incongruity theory, irony, exaggeration and context usage these memes convey powerful messages about Nigeria’s social and economic climate while providing a relatable and entertaining form of discourse for the masses. Nigerian memes on Facebook represent a multifaceted form of expression that embodies humor, social commentary, and cultural critique. This essay also examines how memes serve as vehicles for economic and social criticism, sources of entertainment, and tools for advertising, highlighting their diverse and far-reaching impact. Ultimately, Nigerian memes reveal the power of humor and creativity to any form of challenges faced by the country on social media platforms.
