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The 1941 Riot in Ilesa: Antecedents, Nature and Resolution
(The Journal of History and Diplomatic Studies, 2005) Alo, Lawrence
The British occupied the Yorubaland in 1893. This was mainly for economic reasons. The colonial system, however affected the social and political institutions in Ilesa, as it did in the entire Yorubaland. Of particular interest to us in this paper is the riot of 1941 in Ilesa. A riot is a violent action against public order, which could involve a group of people depending on the nature. Riot, in most cases, involves violence. The concept is obiviously broad and embraces a wide range of group conduct. This work takes a critical look at issues leading to the riot of 1941, its antecedents, nature and resolution. The Native Authority system, an adjunct of the Indirect Rule policy of the colonial administration worked to the advantage of the Owa and his senior chiefs, in conjunction with the staff of the Native Authority over and above what the junior chiefs could condone. For this reason, they became discontented and their grievances gravitated into a full-blown crisis in 1941.
A bibliography of Nigerian corpus-based studies.
(KRAFT BOOKS LIMITED, 2023) Akinola, Aderonke
A Corpus-based Study of Patterns of Triphthong Realisation in Educated Nigerian English
(Journal of English Scholars’ Association of Nigeria, 2024) Akinola, Aderonke
The existence of triphthongs in native and non-native English varieties is a controversial topic. Therefore, this paper undertakes a corpus-based study of the patterns of triphthong realisation in educated Nigerian English (NigE) to identify the phonological processes employed in their realisation. Natural phonology has been adopted as a theoretical framework based on its practical application against formal or rule-governed phonological theories. The spoken part of the International Corpus of English (ICE), Nigeria of over 600,000 words provided data for the study. Using AntConc corpus analysis toolkit (version 3.4.4.0), 26 lexical items that contain English triphthong sounds were searched for in the ICE-Nig corpus. Only 20 of the items that occurred ten times and more in the corpus were eventually selected for analysis. These were analysed quantitatively by counting the tokens of occurrence and the number of speakers and converting them to percentages. The findings revealed that triphthongs are variedly realised in NigE, through natural phonological processes of syllabification, diphthongisation and monophthongisation as a ‘natural’ solution to the general difficulty associated with their pronunciation. This marks NigE as different from RP and validates its peculiarity and uniqueness. The study re-echoes the ongoing clamour for the codification and standardisation of NigE so that it can also occupy its rightful place as a variety of World Englishes.
A Critique of the Supply of Foodstuffs to His Majesty’s Forces in World War II, 1939-1945.
(Ajayi Crowther University Journal of History and International Studies, 2023) Adesina, Oluwakemi
World War II which lasted from 1939 to 1945 is a significant part of colonial Nigeria. It marked a turning point in the relationship between African countries and their colonizers. Nigeria was a major ally to Britain and the imperial government during the war as is seen through Nigeria's contribution to the war effort and her staunch involvement which included funds, raw materials, manpower, and support. The contributions of Nigeria and her people were made possible through the actions and activities of notable figures including traditional rulers, the educated elite, and various groups of British loyalists. Nigerians lent a helping hand to fight the war which included services such as toiling in mines, construction work, joining the army, and serving as ad hoc staff. Nigerians remained resilient in their pledge of allegiance. Christian Church leaders admonished their followers to remain British loyalists as did the traditional religious worshippers who continually showed their loyalty and support for colonial government. Nigeria's major contribution to the war effort was through the surplus production and export of foodstuff aimed at feeding the imperial armed forces alongside the general populace which resulted in food shortage. The production of food met a decline due to the lack of improvement in farm technology and insufficient manpower caused by the mass deployment of young men to the war front. As a result of this, there was an escalation in the prices of foodstuff as well as a decrease in food production, thereby giving room for black markets, thus preventing farmers and traders from making a profit.
A History of Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation amongst Nigerian Undergraduates
(2018) Fyanka, Bernard
Abobaku
(2015) Yerima, Ahmed
The Acceptance of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC) in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria, 1946 — 1966: An Interpretative History
(Kaduna Journal of Humanities, 2019) Alo, Lawrence
Party politics in the First Republic was predicated on ethnic affiliation. There were very few areas in Nigeria where political party affiliation was not really based on ethnicity. Resa, a town in Southwestern Nigeria mainly followed the National Council of Nigerian Citizens. (NCNC) Some scholars worked on the politics of the First Republic but did not focus mainly on local politics in the interior of Yorubaland. Peel is the only one who did a sociological study on Ilesa and contributed immensely to the study of the Ijesa as a people among the Yoruba of western Nigeria. The aim of this work is therefore to examine the activities of the NCNC and the acceptance of the party among the Ijesa between 1946 and 1966. This study interrogates the hegemony of the party in Ilesa after its victory at election and its subsequent control of the local administration there. The little developmental improvement in Ilesa was done by this administration. This study reveals that the Ijesa people change their attitude when the government of the N. C. N. C. collapsed. The new management committee that was formed by the Action Group could not control the hitherto local assessment of tax and rates through which the bulk of the finances of the council came. This generated several disaffection among the Ijesa. The political crisis that followed changed the climate of political affiliations and association during this period.
Acculturation of Christian Message in Africa: The 21stcentury Challenges
(Journal Of Philosophy And Nature (JPN), 2011) Dairo, Afolorunso
The Western missionary approach to African Christianity was generally done in such a way that African culture and way of life were somewhat denigrated and negated In this approach, missionary Christianity did not develop a relevant theological and musicological link between African traditional religions and cultures and the Christian Gospel. Hence, Western missionaries failed to develop a relevant Biblical theology of African religions, cultures and society. This then made African theologians and scholars reacted and responded to these apparent failures and weaknesses of the missionary approach and legacy by developing their own African Biblical Theology. A theology that is indigenous to Africa, is the one said to have been produced using African thoight, religion and cultural categories. It is a theology produced within context, which reject the richness of the pre- Christian African heritage. This paper therefore made an attempt at examining the challenges facing the 2 r century African Theologians with the view to recommend how best to acculturate the Christian message in an acceptable way for African Christians.
The Administration of Culture
(National institute, Kuru, 2011) Yerima, Ahmed
The Administration of the Church: A Case Study of Apostolic Faith Church, Nigeria
(NATHADEX PUBLISHERS, 2008) Dairo, Afolorunso
Aetu
(2007) Yerima, Ahmed
African Biblical Theology: The Problem of Moving from Text to Context
(JOURNAL OF THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, 2011-05) Dairo, Afolorunso
African Dance, Choreography and the Process of Evolving an Applicable Dance Notation Model
(Dance Journal of Nigeria, 2015-06) Bello, Peter
Studies and experiences have shown that the art of choreography is not alien to Africans though the notion that improvisation is the order when it comes to African dance performance is yet to fizzle out. While choreography is evident in African dance performance, evolving an African dance notation model has been a herculean task due to the peculiarities and complexity of African dance patterns. The questions that come to mind when considering the evolvement of notation for African dance include; Is notation really applicable to African dance form? Can African dance movements be notated? In what ways could African dances be represented with signs and symbols that will not alter the originality of the dance movement patterns? In answering these questions, this paper takes a critical look at the concept and evidence of choreography in African dance performance and the possibility of creating applicable notation for African dance movements. This largely descriptive study utilized primary data that were obtained through participant and non participant observation and secondary data from relevant publications. The data were subjected to contextual analysis and scrutiny. The paper examines the evidence of choreography in African dance performances and the challenges involved in the process of evolving an applicable dance notation model for the African dance form. The paper discovers that the application of notation in dance advances the art of choreographs'. Thus, the task of evolving an African dance notation model requires a thorough understanding of the numerous categories of African dance cultures. Therefore, a successful creation of applicable dance notation will enhance the evidence of choreography in African dance performances.
African Diaspora in the Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development of Africa
(Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008) Oluwaniyi, Oluwatoyin
This paper examines the role of the African diasporic communities in post-conflict peace building of war torn homelands. The aftermath of armed conflicts in African states is always a critical period necessitating financial, physical and human assistance from local and international bodies, both non-governmental and governmental. These bodies are known to have the capability to intervene in the rehabilitation and reintegration of war victims as well as reconstruction of states in war-torn countries. It is in this regard that the role of the African diaspora has become very pertinent, even then, most writings focus on the African disapora's role to immediate families during and after wars, either in form of remittances or relocation abroad. Therefore, this paper intends to explore the diasporic post-conflict peacebuilding role in the public space, the kinds of agencies institutionalized by them and the consequences of their participation in building peace in war-torn homelands.
Africans and the New Diaspora
(International Relations and Diplomacy, 2017-10) Eyeh, Stephen Obruthe
This paper examines the life of Africans, using literature to discuss movements from Africa to other parts of the world as Diasporas. Such movements begin with slavery, to political asylum being sought and now self-initiated movements for trade, education, and labour for the facilitation of both information and industrial development. Relevant literatures are reviewed and analysed for their symbolic implications beyond the texts in order to establish the dialectic of facts and fiction. The relevant literatures include: Olaudah Equaino’s (1789) Equaino’s Travels, Joseph Conrad’s (1995) Heart of Darkness and Other Stories, and Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo’s (2008) Trafficked. This paper posits that prior to the 15th century, Africans were free in their natural milieu with either no threat to their lives or being alienated from their ancestral homes until the period of slavery. Sequel to the attainment of independence by most African countries with the hope for self-governance and development, corruption, civil wars, foreign debts, economic depression, famine, and poverty truncate the people’s hope for better living. African citizens therefore seek refuge abroad in countries with viable economy. With globalization, not only education and culture play significant roles, but also modern technology especially information and communication technology (ICT) play key roles in population drift in trade. There lies an absurdity that Africans now flee their once free homeland or countries to foreign lands which are perceived as “heaven on earth” because of their functional systems through effective governance. Thus, this paper concludes that new movements and new Africans in the Diaspora are self-initiated, imposed, and motivated irrespective of their being alienated from home and the risks involved since the end will justify the means.
Ajagunmale
(Kraft Books Limited, 2009) Yerima, Ahmed
Akuabata
(2008) Yerima, Ahmed
Akudaaya and Ajidewe: Two Plays
(Seventh Element Publishing, 2022) Yerima, Ahmed
Ameh Oboni: The Great
(Kraft Books Limited, 2005) Yerima, Ahmed
An African Metaphysics of Social Order and the Culture of Being-with-others
(Innovations, 2024) Fashola, Joseph
The concept of Being in African culture encompasses all forms of existence. Everything in the universe is a being endowed with life-force, albeit, not in equal proportion as some beings are more gifted than others. Humans for instance possess more life-force or beingness than any other being in the physical world. At the metaphysical level, other beings like ancestors and deities are positioned in the higher plane of the hierarchy. One important part of this worldview is that all beings both physical and non-physical have a shared existence. One affects the other either benevolently or malevolently, and this interaction is responsible for the sustenance or destruction of the universe respectively. Considering that the interaction of beings including humans is given metaphysical interpretation, it becomes necessary for this paper to examine and establish this metaphysical foundation as a way of engendering social order. It employs Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperative which can serve as a principle for social order since it prompts an individual to do to others what they desire should become a universal maxim in interrogating the issue at hand. This is because it provides a means through which we understand and describe humans to be first, rational beings. Some of the findings of this paper are that African metaphysics encourages a complementary relationship and promotes social harmony as well as an ordered society. The paper would contribute to discourse and knowledge of the African worldview as a means of engendering social order.

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