"Stress wan kill me": A Sociological exploration of graffiti in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Author(s)	Prof. Henrietta Abane, Christian B. Acheampong
Country	Ghana
Abstract	This study explores the hidden narratives conveyed through 71 student graffiti inscriptions and drawings collected in the second semester of the 2003/24 academic year on the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, campus. Graffiti data was collected from purposively sampled halls of residence and lecture complexes. A content analysis was employed to identify and examine the themes conveyed by the inscriptions and drawings. This was supported by the attributions and judgments made by student participants who were conveniently sampled and interviewed as to the context within which the inscriptions were made and their meaning. The study revealed that student graffitists wrote on themes of sexuality, religion, emotion, national issues, complaints, moniker and name and shame. It concludes that campus graffiti destroys property and costs the university money to paint and replace and recommends that given the limited avenues for venting student grievances, the university should institutionalize graffiti for student complaints on designated boards and places to assist management address these effectively and efficiently.
Keywords	Students, graffiti, institutionalize, University of Cape Coast
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-15
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48012
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9qqdk

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