Is it all about race?: A Cross-examination of /s/ in a Multilingual (Nigerian) Context

Previous studies on /s/ variation have examined how /s/ production functions as an indexical marker, particularly in relation to gender and race. These studies primarily focus on Western contexts (e.g., North America) to explain that /s/ can signal gendered personas and racialized social meanings. However, in a multilingual context like Nigeria, /s/ has not been explored to identify motivation(s) for /s/ variation.