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    A Philosophical Look at Miracles and Magic in Africa and Its Implications for The Church in Nigeria
    (Benin Journal of Religions and Society, 2024-12) Adu Modupe Olajumoke
    Existing scholarly debate within the Christian faith have interrogated conceptual clarifications on miracles and magic. While some of these arguments contend that miracles and magic are almost synonymous, other studies remarked that a thin line of demarcation exists between these concepts. Although most studies within the Christian faith have criminalised magic, this study notes that magic and miracles are concepts that should be interrogated from an eclectic viewpoint. To respond to the debate around magic and miracle, a distinction has been made between magic and miracle with specific illustrations from the bible. The specific questions the study asks are: What is the relationship between magic and miracles? What are the implications of the use of magic and miracles for the 21st-century Christian faith? Responding to these questions requires a contextualisation of miracles and magic in the Christian faith. In Nigeria, for example, there are magic and miracles to pursue selfish interests. In the data, the encounter between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh's magicians, as recorded in Exodus Chapters four to ten, was subjected to the supremacy of God in his acts and deeds. In addition, the Christian should also be wary of manipulators who institute magical powers in a bid to convince otherwise.
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    Dancing unto the Lord: A Religio-Philosophical Reflection on Music and Worship in African Pentecostalism
    (Abuja Journal of Humanities, 2025) Adu Modupe Olajumoke
    The African religio-philosophical worldview is inseparable from its cultural expressions, as culture serves as the primary conduit through which religious beliefs, philosophical values, and existential realities are communicated. Within this context, music and dance function not only as artistic expressions but also as deeply spiritual practices, particularly in African Pentecostalism. This study investigates the theological and cultural significance of “dancing unto the Lord” within African Pentecostal worship. It explores how this practice serves as a vital medium of worship, reflecting both biblical foundations and African cultural identity. Employing a qualitative historical research design, the study uses cultural-historical interpretation and theological reflection. Selected biblical texts, especially 2 Samuel 6:14–16, are examined as primary sources and interpreted through the lens of African cultural philosophy and worship traditions. The research reveals that music and dance in African Pentecostal worship are not marginal acts but central to the liturgical and spiritual life of the believer. These expressions serve as acts of reverence, spiritual warfare, community bonding, and divine engagement. The example of King David’s dance before the Ark is shown to be a theological archetype that resonates with African spirituality. The paper underscores the need for a theologically sound and culturally respectful appreciation of African liturgical practices. It advocates against the marginalisation of culturally grounded worship forms and highlights the importance of preserving expressions that reflect the African religio-philosophical paradigm within Christian worship.
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    The Relationship between the Noumena and Phenomena Realms in Kantian Constructivism
    (The Nigerian Journal of Philosophy, 2023) Adu Modupe Olajumoke
    Immanuel Kant made a fundamental distinction between the noumena and the phenomena realms in his philosophy. The noumena realm, he posits, is a world of things-in-themselves, which is unknowable to human beings; meaning that the noumena exist independently of the human mind. Conversely, there exists a phenomena realm or the world of appearances, which is constructed by the human mind through the application of a priori categories. While the failure of Kant to perfectly reconcile the two realms is acknowledged, this study dwells on the intricate relationship between them. Ultimately, this paper contends that although the noumena realm remains elusive, it serves as an essential limit to human knowledge, which prompts us to acknowledge the limits of our understanding and the subjectivity of our experiences.
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    THE IMPACT OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ON HOTEL PATRONAGE OF SELECTED HOTELS IN OSUN STATE
    (2025) Abiola-Oke, Elizabeth
    The hospitality industry's competitive nature requires exceptional customer service to improve guest satisfaction, loyalty, and repeat patronage. The study explores the influence of customer service quality and customer satisfaction on hotel patronage in Osun State, Nigeria. Using a survey research design, data were collected via a structured questionnaire from 351 respondents selected via simple random sampling. Regression analysis was used to examine the relationships among the variables. The findings show a significant positive correlation between customer service quality and hotel patronage (B = 0.240, t = 4.715, p < 0.001) and a significant positive effect of customer satisfaction on patronage intent (B = 0.142, t = 2.375, p = 0.018). The results also showed a positive correlation between service quality and customer satisfaction. Although customers exhibited loyalty, they encountered issues such as inconsistent service delivery and insufficient staff training. The study concludes that quality service and customer satisfaction are important to patronage in the hospitality industry. The study therefore recommends consistent staff training, investment in technology to create personalised experiences, and proactive strategies to address service failures.
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