How social media lures migrants into undertaking treacherous journeys

Sana Da Silva, an amateur soccer player and migrant from Senegal, shares his firsthand account of a dangerous Atlantic crossing. He discusses how social media lured him with enticing videos from the Canary Islands, masking the grim realities of such journeys. Da Silva describes the harrowing conditions aboard an overcrowded boat, revealing the severe sickness experienced at sea. He warns potential migrants about the treacherous path, despite their desperate motivations, and highlights the crucial role social platforms play in shaping migration narratives.