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Cary Joji Fukunaga’s 2015 film, Beasts of No Nation, records an undeniable success in showcasing the gruesome plight of the West African child soldier. But the fight against juvenile bestialization—which continues to be relevant today—must be more intentional.
May 25, 2025
Collage by Dami Mojid. / THE REPUBLIC. Source Ref: Beasts of No Nation, 2015. /IMDB.
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is a researcher in political theory and philosophy who writes from Lagos.



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