Humanities and the Challenges of the 21st Century Internet Community: Hausa Studies in Struggle

Abstract

This research aims to identify and analyze the inadequacies and shortcomings within both active and inactive Hausa websites and blogs. The employed research methodologies included interviews, involving direct contact with operators of Hausa internet media to gather pertinent information. Simultaneously, a direct analysis of internet content was conducted to extract information at its source. The study revealed primary shortcomings associated with Hausa internet platforms, namely (i) cultural insensitivity, (ii) orthographic errors, and (iii) subpar information quality. These challenges are identified as stemming from various factors, including the limited involvement of language, literature, and Hausa cultural experts in managing internet platforms, as well as inadequate support, among other issues. In conclusion, the study proposes recommendations to enhance the presence of Hausa within the online sphere, emphasizing the necessity for the active engagement of experts in language, literature, and Hausa culture within the internet domain to ensure its success.