Brian Larkin

About the Author

Brian Larkin is a distinguished scholar and anthropologist whose work explores the intersections of media, technology, and urban life in contemporary Africa. With a focus on Nigeria, he examines how infrastructure shapes cultural practices and social dynamics in rapidly urbanizing environments. Larkin's research draws on extensive fieldwork to illuminate the role of film, television, and digital media in postcolonial societies, challenging conventional narratives of globalization and modernity. His insightful analyses bridge anthropology, media studies, and urban studies, offering fresh perspectives on the sensory and material dimensions of everyday life. As a professor at Barnard College, Columbia University, Larkin continues to influence interdisciplinary scholarship on African cultural production and technological adaptation.