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A christian dimension to poverty discourse in Nigeria
(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, 2011-12) Familusi, O. O.; Oke, O. P.
Poverty, which manifests in various forms, has been a major problem for mankind and a source of concern for successive administrations at various levels in Nigeria. Given this, several attempts have been made towards its reduction, eradication and alleviation, but no major success has been recorded, thus majority of the populace continues to wallow in abject poverty while ironically some have more than enough. Several scholars have worked on different perspectives of poverty. In this piece, an attempt is made to discuss the subject matter from a Christian religious view point so as to understand religion as a major factor in the issue of poverty in Nigeria. In other words, the Church is to be understood as an agent of poverty alleviation and possible harbinger of poverty. A pragmatic religious approach to poverty alleviation is provided as recommendations.
A Comparative Analysis of Japanese and Nigerian Operatic Theatre
(Department of English, 2012) Aguoru, D.
Several studies in Nigerian and in Japanese theatrical traditions have centred on various elements of either of the two dramatic and theatrical traditions. None so far has comparatively examined the two traditions with the intent of establishing distinct national identities,which are concealed in the theatres of peoples, neither has there been an attempt to comparatively institute universality, conformity or unorthodoxy or lack of it in both theatrical traditions. The interests and explorations, by critics of other far more developed national literatures into Japanese dramatic and theatrical tradition, is an indication that this research effort is pertinent. Most transnational and transcontinental comparative studies on Japanese literary traditions have also not ventured beyond the Western world. This pretermits, in the usual manner, the depth and value of African and indeed Nigerian theatrical traditions which are arguably and inextricably rich in comparatives such as trends and forms, elements which have also been globally acclaimed in the international communities. This paper is a comparative examination of Alarinjo and Noh, the operatic theatres of Nigeria and Japan. This analogy is carried out by contrasts; distinguishing the specific features of the forms by comparing differences and is essentially written in counterpoint. This study of the oldest documented professional forms of theatre in Nigeria and Japan seeks to fill some yawing gaps of scholarship in comparative literature, and engage the age long theory of comparative literature as a suitable hypothesis and approach for establishing taxonomies in carrying out this study and other similar studies. It examines how national theatres reflect social, cultural and political issues and also explore the ancient operatic forms to highlight the value of evolving from cultural platforms that are supported by practices that preserve cultural and national identity. This comparatistic inquiry examines movements and trends, motif-types and themes and genre and forms in the operatic theatre of Nigeria and Japan.
A cross-cultural analysis of communication patterns between two cultures in Southwest Nigeria
(2017) Elegbe, O.; Nwachukwu, I.
Communication scholars estimate that two-thirds of communications are influenced by the culture of the communicator. On this basis, this study examined the Igbo and Yoruba socio-cultural relationships as they influence the management of their communication patterns. Employing the mixed-method research design, the study revealed the cultural affinity in both ethnic groups’ communication patterns in the use of honorific greeting, silence, expressiveness (direct or indirectness and touch) and eye contact. This shows that culture has a significant influence on some of the communication patterns of both ethnic groups (p>0.000) while gender also has an influence on both groups (r=20.7, df=l, p<.05). This shows a slight variation in both ethnic groups in relation to their culturally held values. The findings of this study will play a significant role in the promotion of effective communication and peaceful coexistence among cultural groups.
A feature based analysis of Igbo complementisers
(Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 2019) Nweya, G. O.
"It has been argued that Igbo complementisers are associated with more than one clause type and therefore, cannot be classified based on the type of clause they introduce. This assertion has not been further examined in Igbo as the paucity of studies on Igbo complementisers show. Hence, there is need to characterise Igbo complementisers based on features for the purpose of classification. This study, therefore, re-examines the syntax of Igbo complementisers with a view to determining their distribution and c-selection properties as well as distinguish them based on their features. Data for the study were gathered from primary and secondary sources. The study identified three main complementisers in Igbo. They are nà ‘that’, mà ‘if/whether’ and kà ‘that’. ‘na’ c-selects mostly embedded declarative clauses. ‘mà introduces mostly interrogative clauses where both the matrix and embedded clauses bear overt question morpheme, while ‘kà’ is the only complementiser that introduces subjunctive clauses. Based on their behaviours, the study posits that ‘na’ ‘‘mà and ‘kà’ have strong declarative, interrogative and subjunctive features respectively. Using distinctive feature matrix, the study characterised and distinguished Igbo complementiser. It was also observed that there is no agreement between complementiser and inflection as obtainable in English since Igbo complementisers are not specified for any tense that matches with that of the c-selected IP. The study concludes that Igbo complementisers can be classified using distinctive features.
A feminine deconstruction of the concept and tenets of Arole in Oyo empire and its place in Yoruba philosophy
(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2020) Gbadamosi, O. A.
The concept of Arole occupied and still has a significant position in Oyo Empire. Arole among the Yoruba is the first male child in a family. Such child has sociological, economic and religious advantages over his siblings. In fact, a family without an Arole. regardless of the number of female children, is somewhat incomplete. Thus, a wife goes all out to ensure she “produces” one for her family in Order to make her motherhood complete and her place as a wife secured. This paper seeks to deconstruct this concept embedded in the beliefs of the Yoruba by offering a rational reflection on the tenets of Arole and the significant power it wields among children, in the Oyo Empire, the family and the Yoruba society at large. This is done from a feminine perspective in order to analyze, critically, Arole from a mother's or sister's viewpoint. This study seeks to answer the following questions: what is Arole to a Yoruba and the intent of identifying a child as one? What are the advantages and disadvantages (if any) of being an Arole? What are the tenets of Arole? Is Arole still relevant in a Contemporary Yoruba society? These questions are answered in this study with a view to offering a female holistic view of Arole, presenting the logical flaws in the concept, and unraveling the tenets of Arole and its place among the Yoruba in the 21" Century. Recommendations were also suggested.
A historical survey of the strategic dimensions in Nigeria-Brazil relations during the oil boom year
(2016) Aborisade, A. S.
This paper examines the socio-cultural and economic peculiarities which necessitated Nigeria-Brazil relations since Nigeria’s independence in October 1960. However, the emasculation of the Nigerian economy, which was not unconnected with the way it was integrated into the global economy as a subordinate player, constituted a severe hindrance to Nigeria’s objective to embark on the dismantling of colonialism in the African continent. This paper tries to historicize the changes which took place in Nigeria-Brazil relations, absence of valuable resource endowments by Nigeria in the international market led to Brazil shrugging off of Nigeria’s call for the liberation of Africa from the vestige of colonialism especially over Portugal and South Africa. This paper investigates whether Strategic economic importance of Nigeria was more compelling than diplomatic necessity to Brazil. The paper, reveals that change in Brazil's Africa policy became necessary not because Brazil wanted to enjoy comprehensive policy autonomy that was devoid of external manipulations, but because of her Strategic interests in Africa. These interests were almost jeopardized by economic and political leverage, which the quadrupling of crude oil prices in the international market in the 1970s bestowed on Nigeria as a Continental power with substantial influence. In its conclusion this paper revealed that the economic interests of Brazil superseded her diplomatic engagement with Nigeria; and that economic objectives shaped the dimension of Brazil’s relations with Nigeria.
A historico-cultural trail of cultural distance in intercultural postcolonial relations: between the Igbo African and GermanEuropean Cultures
(Department of European Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2013) Eke, J. N.
Cultural Distance (CD), the mean of proximity and distance resultant from cultural difference, is critical to intercultural postcolonial relations of asymmetry and textual interpretive practices like translation, media imaging of the other and the like. This is because it potentially affects interpersonal, intergroup, business and interstate relations. It can also affect the understanding of cultural text units, images and contexts, as well as attitude to and reception of the otherness of the culturally different. Whereas CD has been measured by variables subjected to mathematical calculations, this paper used the spatial and temporal convergence and divergence between the Igbo African and the German European cultures as a subset ol that between Europe and Africa in general. Adopting a historical comparative and textual analyses of data, it suggests a view oi CD in an intercultural postcolonial context between Europeans and Africans in the relations of Europeans to their traditional pasts and to the African traditional cultural other.
A philosophical analysis of sacrifice as a means to an end in contemporary Nigerian Christianity and Yoruba traditional religion
(2018) Gbadamosi, O. A.
History reveals Io us the significant position occupied by sacrifice in most world religions. Today, in spite of the enormous pressure of Western civilization or what we call modernity, people still offer sacrifices in different religions. Sacrifice in the context of this paper involves a cost, depriving oneself of what is valuable and sometimes precious. There are several factors necessitating the offering of sacrifice, one of which is sacrifice serving as a “means” to an “end.” What is this “means” and what is this “end?" Why do people offer sacrifices? Is it because of the love for the deity or is their sacrifice premised on their own needs? What is the actual goal of a sacrifice? What is the real reason why people give sacrificially? Is a sacrifice attached to a need or what the one offering the sacrifice Stands to benefit? This paper attempts to answer these vital questions attached to sacrifice in the contexts of Christianity and Yoruba Traditional Religion. It is a philosophical analysis of a fundamental purpose of sacrifice- a “means" to an “end" in the two selected religions. The paper adopts E. B. Taylor ’s theory which sees Sacrifice as a means of “bribing" the gods or of paying homage to them. The methods of data Collection includes consultation of relevant books and journals on the subject of discussion.
A philosophical analysis of the role of indigenous religion in the growth and expansion of Christianity in Africa
(Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2019) Olaleye, S. K.; Gbadamosi, O. A.
Religion plays a dominant role in the life of the average African. Long before the advent of Christianity, Africans have been actively practising their indigenous religion. Several scholars have focused on various aspects of the history of Christianity in Africa with little attention paid to the contributions of the Indigenous religion to Christianity, especially in the area of its growth and expansion. This paper seeks to address this lacuna with the view to providing answers to questions on the influences of the indigenous religion of the people on Christianity in Africa. The interaction of Christianity with the indigenous religion often leads to the attitude of skepticism, especially in Christian circles. Contrary to the erroneous belief that African indigenous religion is anti-Christianity, it has actually contributed to its growth and expansion in Africa. This study adopts Descartes ’s methodological skepticism which has its roots in epistemology, in its analysis of the contributions of the Indigenous religion to Christianity.
A Phonemic Analysis of Imilike-Igbo Consonants
(2018) Nweya, G. O.
This paper studies the consonants of Imilike dialect, a variety of Northern Igbo dialect. The main goal of the study is to identify the consonants that make up the dialect and establish their phonemic status. The theoretical framework adopted for the analysis is generative phonology. Data for the study were collected through oral interview and observation. The study identifies forty phonetic consonant sounds in the dialect. Twelve out of the forty consonants result from secondary articulations such as palatalisation and labialisation. Twenty nine out of the forty phonetic consonant \1 , nts identified in the dialect were assigned phonemic status while others were regarded 11\ allophones of someother segments. The study reveals the presence of the voiced post alveolar fricative [3] which is absent in the standard Igbo and the absence of the voiced velar fricative / y/ which is present in the standard Igbo. It points to the unique phonological features of the dialect that distinguish it from the standard variety.
A pragma-semiotic analysis of the Catholic bishops’ communiqué on the Ebola epidemic: Impact on the University of Ibadan Catholic faithful
(Lulu Press Inc., 2017) Solomon-Etefia, P. O.; Nweya, G. O.
This paper examines the extracts of the communiqué made by the Ibadan Catholic Bishops to the congregation on the Ebola epidemic. The paper identifies the practs, gives a semiotic interpretation of the signs visible, and discusses the impact of the communiqué on the Catholic faithful in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The data were collected from the Catholic Sunday Bulletin and the interviews conducted with, and the field notes collected from, the Catholic faithful informants (N=30) in the University of Ibadan. It utilised Mey’s pragmatic acts theory (PAT) and Saussure’s model of semiotic signs as the theoretical framework. The study shows that the communiqué is information motivated discourse on Ebola which comprises of direct acts that make use of the contextual features of shared situational knowledge, inferences, relevance, shared cultural knowledge, and references thereby exhibiting the pragmemes of cautioning, commanding, counselling and threatening; the semiotic sign ‘Holy Communion’ signifies the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ present in Bread and Wine, the semiotic sign ‘self-signing of oneself with holy water’ signifies spiritual cleansing, and the ‘sign of peace’ signifies love and unity among the people of God in the Church. Both the pragmemes and the semiotic signs have an impact on the Catholic Faithful in University of Ibadan.
A re-reading of William Parley’s telos in design within the context of anthropic principle and Its implications for contemporary theology
(Science Arena Publications, 2020) Gbadamosi, O. A.
Philosophers and Theologians have grappled with the need to understand the nature of the universe for centuries, and for this subject to remain a subject of intense discussion in contemporary circles, suggests its continuous importance. Science has always been relevant, most significantly, in its attempt to explain our interest in the world around us. Thus, William Parley made use of the famous analogy of a watch and the world to explain the precision in the universe, and to prove the existence of a designer. This paper, therefore, attempts a re-reading of his work within the context of a scientific position known as the Anthropic Principle. This is done by focusing on William Parley’s Teleological argument for God’s existence; the nature of science and religion within the framework of this study; and lastly, the meaning of the Anthropic Principle and its implication for contemporary theology. This study employs the Providence theory of John Polkinghorne, which shows that God has created the universe in such a way as to provide what is needed for life, most especially human existence
A re-visit to the concept of freewill and ideas of causality in Yoruba religion
(Ibadan University Press Publishing House, University of Ibadan Ibadan, Nigeria, 2016) Gbadamosi, O. A.
The issue of human will has been a subject of much debate in the history of philosophy and within religious circles over the Centuries. This paper examines the subject of freewill and ideas of causality in the indigenous religion of the Yoruba. Ideas of causality feature prominently in the belief Systems of Yoruba religion expressed in the concepts of Ori, Irawo, Ipin, Ogo, Kadara, Akunlegba, Akunleyan and Ayanmo and other similar ideas revolving around determinism. These ideas of causality lead to a hasty conclusion in most cases that freewill does not exist among the Yoruba. Insisting that there is no freewill has serious implications within a practical milieu especially because of individual responsibility for actions. This paper is a departure from the notion that there is no freewill among the Yoruba. This is done by discussing the meaning of freewill with a view to finding a definition suitable in the Yoruba religious contexts which is clearly different from the Western idea of freewill. This paper also discusses how the concept of freewill and issues related to determinism feature in Yoruba beliefs. This paper employs the Compatibilism theory, the current name for William James’ “soft" determinism, which is the logically contradictory notion that free will is compatible with determinism. This is done with a view to drawing the conclusion that freewill exists among the Yoruba in spite of the established ideas of causality.
A religious justification of the role of science in human reproduction
(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2022-12) Gbadamosi, O. A.; Adeniyi, O. A.
Giving birth to children is very important in many African societies, because children are portrayed as evidence of fruitfulness and blessings from God. In fact, there is a saying that children are the gains of a marriage. Amid this huge burden and societal expectations, some couples are encumbered with this weight as a result of some medical challenges in the area of procreation. Scientific advancements have offered interventions to mitigate this problem, as is evident in other human endeavors, where scientific solutions have come to the rescue through a number of reproductive technologies. Extant literature on human reproductive technology have focused largely on the procedures and ethical perspectives with scant attention paid to it from a Christian religious perspective. This study therefore, explored a religious justification of the role of science in human reproduction. This was with a view to addressing the concerns that have been raised by varying adherents of religions and schools of thought regarding the ethics of reproductive technologies. The aim of the study was to answer questions on whether reproductive technologies contravene the natural way of human reproduction and whether they tamper with the supremacy of God. The paper concludes that there is no justifiable reason for rejecting the gift of knowledge of God to humanity through science in the area of human reproduction using St. Augustine’s Concept of Knowledge that all human knowledge comes from God.
A religious perspective to natural disaster and its implications for management of humanitarian crisis
(African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions, 2018-12) Ayantayo J. K; Ayantayo, N. G.
A religious perspective to natural disaster and its implications for management of humanitarian crisis
(African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions, 2018) Ayantayo J. K.; Ayantayo, N. G.
A religious perspective to natural disaster and its implications for management of humanitarian crisis
(African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions, 2018-06) Ayantayo, J. K.; Ayantayo, N. G.
Abiola Irele: a critic’s views and reviews of negritude, African literary and cultural debate
(2012-11) Sanusi, R.
Abu ibeji’s salafi movement and the muslim ummah in Ibadan
(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2016-10) Noibi, M. A.; AbdulSalam, M. K.
Salafi movement developed in the second half the eighteenth century with the aim of redirecting Muslims to pristine Islam. However, some radical variants of Salafi movement which re-interpret Islamic religious teachings and constitute a challenge to other Muslims have emerged. Although scholars have focused on deviant Muslim groups, little has been done in the area of studying the composition and the ideological base of the Ibadan-based Abu Ibeji group; hence, the paper fills the gap by examining the ideological base of this radical Muslim group, as against established extant Islamic teachings, and their implications for other Muslims. The paper adopts content analysis approach and descriptive survey design. It analyses Islamic religious texts and ideas gleaned from in-depth interviews with selected members of the religious group, as well as the leadership of the Muslim community. Abu Ibeji group has recorded noticeable changes in established Islamic religious practices and principles such as prayer timing, gender rights, getting formal education, greetings and child naming ceremony among others. The group is not only overzealous but also plagued with incompetent leaders, ignorant followers and poverty. The group has the potential of developing into a terrorist organisation if something is not urgently done to curb it. There is the need for the Muslim community in Ibadan, in conjunction with the League of Imams and Alfas, to embark on an intensive reorientation and empowerment of the group members and, by extension, the general public.
Abu-l-Atàhiyyah ‘ashharu shu'ardii- zuhdfd ‘Asr al- abbàsI
(Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, 1995-06) Shittu, S. A.