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have accompanied my research from its early days to its conclusion. Their warm support, theirinsightful comments and their lucid criticism profoundly influenced the structure and contents ofthis dissertation. Karin Barber, Lindiwe Dovey and Ramon Lobato have generously supported mywork, offering invaluable comments and suggestions. Without the help and the constant proximityof Vincent Omoigui and Rose Okoh my first trip to Nigeria would have not been possible.Furthermore, their friendship and their thoughts have provided an immeasurable inspiration to thiswork. Evans, Id and John’s invaluable hospitality made me feel at home in Lagos. They have beenmy family when I was in Nigeria. Jahman Anikulapo and Patrick Oloko made me discover theNigerian effervescent cultural life, they introduced me to Lagos’s secrets and made the experienceof living there become something that I will never forget.For their support, their collaboration, their direct and indirect help to the realization of thisproject I also thank: Cristina Ercolessi, Jean-François Bayart, Beatrice Hibou, Roberto Beneduce,Simona Taliani, Brian Larkin, Manthia Diawara, Mamadou Diawara, Ute Röschenthaler, MatthiasKrings, Onookome Okome, Goffredo Fofi, Livia Apa, Manuela Ribeiro Sanches, Anne Schumann,Shani Omari, Leon Tsambu, Anouk Batard, Bic Leu, Carmen McCain, Sophie Samyn, FunmiPierce, Simone Sandretti, Marco Perugini, Giovanna Santanera, Odia Ofeimum, Amaka Igwe,Tunde Kelani, Mahmood Ali-Balogun, Teco Benson, Kunle Afolayan, Izu Ojukwu, FemiOdugbemi, Francis Onwochei, Lancelot Imasuen, Fidelis Duker, Pedro Obaseki, Bond Emeruwa,Kene Mkparu, Mildred Okwo, Tony Abulu, Wale Ojo, Emem Isong, Vivian Ejike, Obi Emelonye,Stephanie Okereke, Desmond Elliot, Lucky Ejim, Emmanuel Isikaku, Yinka Akambi, HyginiusEkwasi, Emeka Mba, Afolabi Adesanya, Olufemi Ayeni, Busola Holloway, Bankole Sodipo,Adejoke Oyewunmi, Andrew Adeleye, Joy Ilibeno, Patrick Lee, Chike Ofili, Chris Idhero, AlfredSoroh, Moses Babatope, Steve Ayorinde, Shaibu Husseini, Derin Ajao, Gudi Widlok, AsareHackman, Fara Awindor, Francis Ameyibor, Salomon, Austin, Ben and all the members of theDepartment of English of the University of Lagos, Antonio Pezzano and all the members of theDepartment of Middle Eastern and African Studies of the University of Naples “L’Orientale”.I warmly thank my family and my best friends Sam, Miki, Emanuele, Giovo, Khyam, Isa andPhilip, Joana and Diana for being besides me in these years. And I thank Rozenn for all that she hasbeen to me since I met her: this work is dedicated to her.15