Cityscapes and Sanctuaries: Exploring the Socio-Spatial and

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Cityscapes and Sanctuaries: Exploring the Socio-Spatial and Religious Dynamics of Johannesburg and Lagos — Obvious Katsaura

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Dan Banik and Obvious Katsaura explore the effects of urban inequality in Johannesburg, discussing how wealth and poverty coexist, shaping the cities’ characters and residents' lives, and the crucial role of Pentecostal churches in offering hope and security amidst social challenges in Johannesburg and Lagos.

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