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DANCE OF INTRIGUE: A SEMIOTIC READING OF WOLE SOYINKA’S KONGI’S HARVEST
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews Vol.6 No.4, 2016-12) Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola
This paper sets out to examine the importance of quasi verbal elements as dramatic motif in Soyinka’s Kongi’s Harvest. The plot is informed by the post-colonial leadership of African societies in the wake of the departure of imperialist powers, and dramatizes the conflict between the traditional authorities on the one hand, and the western styled new leaders on the other, as they struggle over the newly independent African countries. Through a semiotic analysis of the text, this paper examines the use of the non-verbal motif of dance as a message medium. The aim is to validate the relevance of non-verbal communication in the construction of African drama and to recommend greater allegiance to the application of traditional elements in the writing of contemporary African dramatic literature. Peirce’s Structuralism theory of semiotics is employed in the analysis of the role of dance and gestural forms. Findings reveal the rich colour which traditional elements such as dance and mime can bring to the understanding of a contemporary play. The work is expected to contribute to the search for a concise dramaturgy of African literature.
Human Rights’ Issues and Media/Communication Theories in the Wake of Artificial Intelligence Technologies: The Fate of Electorates in Twenty-First-Century American Politics
(Advances in Electrical and Computer Technologies, 2020-09-08) Wogu Ikedinachi Ayodele Power; Misra, Sanjay; Roland-Otaru, C. O.; Udoh, O. D.; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Damasevicius, Robertas
The ability for individuals to effectively communicate their thoughts, ideas and feelings amongst fellow beings is perceived as one of the greatest features distinguishing man from other living creatures on earth. The freedom to communicate such thoughts—in certain nations of the world—are perceived as one of man’s inalienable rights as a free individual in the society. Consequently, scholars have propounded theories to aid in explaining the trends of thought which modes of communication should follow. The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the twenty-first century into the media industry seems to question the very foundations on which most renowned media and communications theory were founded on. Some scholars argue that political campaign experts have taken advantage of the adoption of innovations in AI technologies in the media to manipulate man’s freedom to communicate and exercise his wishes in the political arena. Consequently, the paper adopts Creswell’s qualitative method for research in the social science since it promotes drawing logical deductions from the analysis of propositions and theorems. The paper observes that the adoption of twenty-first-century AI technologies in the media industries has distorted existing theories of media/communication. Furthermore, the proliferation of AI technologies for politicking tends to adversely violate the inalienable rights individuals have to freely communicate their political opinions during elections. Media/communications scholars are admonished to extend research directed at understanding the degree of influence which AI technology exerts on media/communication theories with a view to addressing rising concerns for mankind and the media industry.
Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery: An Appraisal of Causes and Effects in Nigeria
(Migration Letters, 2023) Osimen Goddy U.; Olu-Owolabi Fadeke Esther; Apeloko O. D.; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola
Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery: An Appraisal of Causes and Effects in Nigeria
(Migration Letters Volume: 20, No: S7, 2023) Osimen Goddy U.; Olu-Owolabi Fadeke Esther; Apeloko O. D.; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola
Human trafficking is widely recogni::.ed as a form of contemporary slavery with a range of socioeconomic ramifications. In Nigeria, this form of contemporary slavery is common. Nigeria, regrettably, is a source, transit, and destination country for trafficking, which is a disgusting position to hold. With the associated effects and implications on people's life in the nation, the epidemic has taken on complicated dimensions and grown elusive. It is on this backdrop this study looks at the causes and effects of the scourge in Nigeria, using Edo State as a case study. The study which adopts the descriptive survey research design method. Data collected were analysed and expressed descriptively. The study revealed among other things that, poverty and unemployment are the main drivers of human trafficking in Nigeria. The necessity to build coordinated and well-articulated initiatives that fight human trafficking in Nigeria is thus suggested, among other things.
Linguistic-stylistic analysis of the language of leadership in the political arena and the business world
(Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2025-02) Ehibor Oremire Judith; Eyisi, Joy; Odukoya, Jonathan A; Ogbulogo, Charles U.; Ugorji, C. U. C.; Odo, Onyekachi; Chimuanya, Lily; Abiodun-Eniayekan, Eugenia; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Adesiyan, Rebecca U.
This study explores the role of language in leadership within the political and business contexts, employing James MacGregor Burn’s Transformational Leadership theory and analysis of Wala’a Bunaiyan and Kelsie McWilliams, as well as Michael Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics. It distinguishes between the language used by political leaders (Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Mohammadu Buhari, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and business leaders (Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Jim Ovia) in Nigeria. By analysing speeches through qualitative and quantitative methods, the study highlights how linguistic styles and choices vary distinctively between the two sectors, influenced by their specific contexts and communication strategies. Findings reveal that each sector’s language reflects its unique strategies, styles, and objectives, shaping public opinions and societal societal values. The research underscores the importance of recognsing these differences to enhance communication and understanding across different sectors, advocating against broad generalisations
Linguistic-stylistic analysis of the language of leadership in the political arena and the business world
(Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2025) Ehibor Oremire Judith; Eyisi, Joy; Odukoya, Jonathan A.; Ogbulogo, Charles U.; Ugorji, C. U. C.; Odo, Onyekachi; Chimuanya, Lily; Abiodun-Eniayekan, Eugenia; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Adesiyan Rebecca U.
This study explores the role of language in leadership within the political and business contexts, employing James MacGregor Burn’s Transformational Leadership theory and analysis of Wala’a Bunaiyan and Kelsie McWilliams, as well as Michael Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics. It distinguishes between the language used by political leaders (Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Mohammadu Buhari, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and business leaders (Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Jim Ovia) in Nigeria. By analysing speeches through qualitative and quantitative methods, the study highlights how linguistic styles and choices vary distinctively between the two sectors, influenced by their specific contexts and communication strategies. Findings reveal that each sector’s language reflects its unique strategies, styles, and objectives, shaping public opinions and societal societal values. The research underscores the importance of recognsing these differences to enhance communication and understanding across different sectors, advocating against broad generalisations.
MOOCs, Artificial Intelligence Systems, and the Dilemma of Tertiary Education in the 21st Century: A Theoretical Appraisal of the Human Factors
(Handbook of Research on the Role of Human Factors in IT Project Management, 2020) Wogu Ikedinachi Ayodele Power; Edogiawere, Morris; Katende, Jesse Oluwafemi; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Chukwuedo, Charles Nathaniel; Misra, Sanjay
Recent research on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the education industry for teaching and learning has stirred up a revolution via the use of platforms like the massive open online courses (MOOC) the likes of which the world have never seen before. Millions through this platform can now enroll online to get one form of education or the other. Many scholars, however, doubt the quality of education transmitted and acquired via these platforms; hence, some scholars describe the education gotten through this medium as artificial education. A situation that has resulted in a kind of revolution in the education industry described as education tsunami. The Marxian theory of alienation offers an appropriate theoretical platform for the analysis conducted in the paper. The ex-post factor method of analysis and Deidra's critical analytic method was adopted for attaining the objectives of the paper. The dilemmas eroding the quality of education were identified. Blended learning approaches, as against present methods, were recommended.
Nigerianness and Misrepresentations of Names and Signatures: Should the Colonized adopt the English-Language Naming Conventions?
(ISVS e-journal, Vol. 10, Issue 11, 2023-11) Osimen Goddy U.; Daudu Basil Osayin; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola
History has it that the British once colonized Nigeria, South Africa, and India amongst others. South Africa and India, to a very great extent, have standardized their naming system while Nigeria is yet to standardize its naming system even though it is a common practice for Nigerians to start with their surnames or last names. Name arrangement and misrepresentations have become a problem for most Nigerians and this has escalated to a national problem. The work, therefore, adopts the quantitative method of investigation using questionnaires and interviews as instruments for data collection to get first-hand information from judicial workers and non-judicial workers alike. The responses ewceived from the respondents were further descriptively analyzed to ascertain the truth of their assertions. From the investigation carried out, the findings show that lack of consciousness and proper education, among other things, are largely responsible for name and signature misrepresentations in Nigeria. It is, therefore, recommend that the Nigerian government and principal stakeholders of the various organizations should organize sensitization programmes often. However, most importantly, Nigeria needs to standardize its naming system for proper placement and recognition in the world.
Nigerianness and Misrepresentations of Names and Signatures: Should the Colonized adopt the English-Language Naming Conventions?
(ISVS e-journal, Vol. 10, Issue 11, 2023) Osimen Goddy U.; Daudu Basil Osayin; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola
History has it that the British once colonized Nigeria, South Africa, and India amongst others. South Africa and India, to a very great extent, have standardized their naming system while Nigeria is yet to standardize its naming system even though it is a common practice for Nigerians to start with their surnames or last names. Name arrangement and misrepresentations have become a problem for most Nigerians and this has escalated to a national problem. The work, therefore, adopts the quantitative method of investigation using questionnaires and interviews as instruments for data collection to get first-hand information from judicial workers and non-judicial workers alike. The responses ewceived from the respondents were further descriptively analyzed to ascertain the truth of their assertions. From the investigation carried out, the findings show that lack of consciousness and proper education, among other things, are largely responsible for name and signature misrepresentations in Nigeria. It is, therefore, recommend that the Nigerian government and principal stakeholders of the various organizations should organize sensitization programmes often. However, most importantly, Nigeria needs to standardize its naming system for proper placement and recognition in the world.
Social Interactions and Relationships: Covid-19 Pandemic and the Emergence of the New Normal During the Lockdown in Universities in Nigeria
(ISVS e-journal, Vol. 10, Issue 12, 2023-12) Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Daudu Basil Osayin; Osimen Goddy U.; Adetunji Adelokun
It is well known that as a reaction to the pandemic, governments initiated restrictions of movements and imposed a lockdown within every home in the world as a necessary step towards controlling the infection rate. This action of separation of people from one another, known as social distancing has had far-reaching repercussions for the social life of Nigerians as it was regarded as a strange intrusion into social interactions and relationships. This research examines students' feelings on the forced distancing measures and online/offline relationships under the lockdown. It generates data from questionnaires. Simple percentage was used to analyse the data while Pearson Chi-Square was used to test a hypothesis. The study revealed that a majority of the students (60.7%) were not satisfied with the lockdown while some of them (47.7%) were not satisfied with the online relationships. However, the absolute majority of respondents (80.1%) considered online relationships the best form of social interactions. The results show that COVID-19 lockdown is not a significant predictor of online relationship satisfaction.
TRADITION AND LEADERSHIP IN ELECHI AMADI’S THE GREAT PONDS
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews Vol.11 No.1, 2021-01) Onwuka, Edwin; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola
Explorations of indigenous African traditions in pre-colonial and colonial African societies in imaginative literatures have historical and aesthetic values. Historical for the great insights they offer on the human condition and social experience in pre-literate communities; and aesthetic for the refreshing and exciting images of the African world recreated through the human imagination and the genius of gifted writers. Elechi Amadi’s The Great Ponds is a quintessential novel that imaginatively recreates an authentic African community totally regulated by its tradition to the exclusion of any Western or foreign influence. This paper explores tradition as a central motif in the novel with an aim to highlight its centrality in regulating social existence and communal harmony in the society depicted in the text. It also interrogates leadership and the models reflected in the novel on political and military planes. The study is a qualitative and library based one limited to content analysis of the novel in focus. It therefore contributes to criticism on the nexus of history and literature. It highlights supernatural and mythical social experiences through analyses of traditional world-views about gods, ancestors, the dibia, and leadership in traditional Igbo societies. New historicism is the theoretical perspective deployed in the paper.