Yomi Adegoke’s “The List” Is A Cautionary Tale For The Chronically Online

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Yomi Adegoke’s “The List” Is A Cautionary Tale For The Chronically Online


Adegoke, 32, is acutely aware that her first fictional novel has struck a nerve with readers — on social media or otherwise. The List is described as a “cautionary tale” for the chronically online igniting necessary discussions about our online identities, cancel culture, and the flaws within social media justice. The novel follows British-Nigerian high-profile feminist journalist, Ola Olajide and her fiancé, Michael, a British-Ghanian podcaster. Young, Black British, successful, and objectively attractive the couple are featured frequently with the Blacklove hashtag on Instagram, in the same way we may obsess over Love Island UK’s Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope. Yet, Ola’s entire worldview is forced into question when, just one month before their wedding, Michael’s name is included in an anonymous list accusing prominent men in the media of sexual abuse, harassment, and other predatory behavior. 



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