Cultural Education, Modernity and the Igbo Youth
Mary Chinturu Adindu — Department of English and Literature, Abia State University, Uturu Abia State
Dates
May 14–17, 2025
Venue
Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference chair
Chijioke Azuawusiefe, PhD
About the conference
Format: Hybrid (In person and Zoom)
Location: Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date: May 14-17, 2025
Abstract Deadline: December 31, 2024
About the Conference
Culture, understood as a people’s creative engagement with existence, represents their capital. Society draws inspiration from culture to navigate life's challenges, offering enormous opportunities while also presenting risks when misused.
In today’s world of advancements in new media technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT), culture is evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This dynamic interplay enriches disciplines like science, art, language, literature, history, politics, economics, music, and entertainment, advancing the boundaries of Igbo studies and scholarship.
This year's conference welcomes submissions exploring these novel dynamics to expand the scope of Igbo studies scholarship.
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: January 31, 2025
Accepted presenters will receive further instructions on payment for the conference fee and the annual non-refundable membership fee.
Conference Chair: Chijioke Azuawusiefe, PhD
Email: [email protected]
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Mary Chinturu Adindu — Department of English and Literature, Abia State University, Uturu Abia State
Ogochukwu A. Agbo — Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ikenna Obumneme Aghanya — Department of Fine & Applied Arts, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria
Ikechukwu Cosmas Ahamefule — Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, Akwa Ibom State University
Rosemary Akpan — Department of History, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu — Ngalaba Amụmamụ Igbo, Afrịka na Kọminikeshọn, Mahadum Nnamdị Azikiwe, Ọka
Gladys Ijeoma Akunna — Independent Researcher, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Faustina Chinwendu Amadi — Fidelity Bank Plc, Warri, Delta State
Onyinye Constance Amamgbo — Ngalaba Amụmamụ Igbo, Afrịka na Nzịkọrịta Ozi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka · Ifunanya Nzubechukwu Dimebo — Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo
Chioma Chiazom Anagor — Ngalaba Amụmamụ Igbo, Afrịka na Nzikọrịtaozi, Mahadum Nnamdị Azikiwe, Ọka
Stella N. I. Anasi — Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria · Chukwuemeka Chukwueke — Department of Library and Information Science, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria
Adaora Lois Anyachebelu — Department of African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos
Ifeoma Nwosu-Okoli — Department of English and Literary Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria · Ngozi Anyachonkeya — Department of English and Literary Studies, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
Kelechi Cosmas Anyanwu — Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State · Jahaziel Ikechukwu Ibe — Department of Architecture Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri, Imo State
Baldwin Chika Anyasodo — Fine and Applied Arts Department, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri
Awaih Adaora Unoma — Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ada Uzoamaka Azodo — Indiana University Northwest, Gary
Chijioke Azuawusiefe — Department of Communication Studies, Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Chika Chudi-Duru — Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
Fidelia Amara Duru — Department of Sociology, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
Lilian Ebenyi — Department of Biotechnology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Helen Chijiago Echebima — Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Philip Effiong — Theater Studies and Humanities Faculty, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Martha Chidimma Egenti — Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Jonathan Chidomere Egesi — Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma, Oru East, Imo State, Nigeria · Catherine Harold-Opara — School of General Studies, Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma
Olaitan Abolaji Atanda — Department of Industrial Design, Federal University of Technology, Akure · Alexander Kelechi Ekeamadi — Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos
Ngozi C. Eli-Chukwu — Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria · Uma U. Um — Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Nwabueze I. Elom — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria · Ngozi T. Nnebedium — Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Godstime Eze — Institute of African Studies/Theatre and Film Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Akachi T. Ezeigbo — Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Kingsley C. Ezeuwa — Marquette University
Evarest Onyewuchi Ibe — Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Florence Uju Ibeh — Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Chioma Ibeleche — Start-Rite International Schools, Abuja
Oluchi Lynda Ikezuagwu — Sterling Bank PLC, Owerri, Nigeria · Chukwuebuka Carl Nwadinigwe — Techon Communication Limited, Owerri, Nigeria
Francis Nnamdi Ikwuegbu — Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu — Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Clifford O. Ugorji — Department of Educational Foundation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka · Felicia King-Agboto — Captain Elechi-Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola, Port Harcourt
Akumjika Chikamma Michael — Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
John D. Njoku — Dept of Environmental Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria · Francis Vincent C. Njoku — Dept. of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Ihechi Nkoro — Department of Foreign Language and Translation Studies, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
Nkoli Mercy Nnyigide — Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Chibuenyi G. Nwala — Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
Chinyere Theresa Nwaoga — Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nwaohiri Ngozi Maria — Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Imo State, Nigeria · Dozie Chinomso Patricia — Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria
Okechukwu Onyinye Nwaubani — Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria · Ogochukwu Vivian Nwaubani — Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Gerald O. Nweya — Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Nkechinyere Nwokoye — Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Gilbert Ogechukwu Nworie — Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria · Fidelia N. Nworie — Ukoro Odah Statisticals Amansea
Calista Oduchukwu Nwosu — Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria
John Okwudiri Obineche — Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Joy Ogechukwu Obiora — Department of Chemistry Technology, School of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State · Edith Oluchi Ogbuonye — Department of Food Science and Technology, School of applied Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State · Lawretta Nweke — Department of Chemistry Technology, School of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State
Maryjane Ujunwa Obodo — Aguata Local Government Secretariat, Personnel Department, Aguata, Imo State · Leonard Ogbonna Okoro — Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu
Onyemaeki Emmanuel Ogboi — Onyemaeki Emmanuel Ogboi, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State · Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Njoku — Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Ijeoma Pauline Ogbonne — University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Happiness Kodichinma Ogiri — Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State · Ikechukwu Maxwell Ukandu — Department of Religions and Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Veritas University, Abuja
Ebele Eucahria Okafor — Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria · Oluchi Eugenia Nebolisa — Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Language, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Kingsley Chukwudi Okafor — Cubana Suites, Abuja
Callistus Tabansi Okeke — Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria · Clement I. Ezeanyaeji — Department of Economics, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State · Chibuike R. Oguanobi — Department of Economics, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State
Chimezie Ann Okereafor — Task Systems Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
Obinna Chukwudi Okereafor — Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Abuja
Juliet Ifunanya Okeyika — Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
Mary J. N. Okolie — Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Onyinyechi Priscilla C. Wariboko — Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Amaka P. Q. Uzodinma — Peacebuilding South-East Zonal Office, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Awka, Anambra State
Uchenna David Uwakwe — Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria · Omeh Obasi Ngwoke — University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Innocent Ebere Uwah — Department of Film and Multimedia, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nneka Umejiaku — Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka · Ngozi Chisom Uzoka — Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Victor O. Ukaogo — Department of History and International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Charles Uka — Maj Mega Projects Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
Bibian Ugoala — Department of English, Faculty of Arts, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
Chinenye Viola Udeze — Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State · Innocent Okwu Opurum — Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
Chiamaka Ngozi Oyeka — Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Chidi Ejikeme Osuagwu — Centre for Igbo studies (CIS), Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
Williams A. Osita — Department of Art and Design Technology, School of Environmental Design and Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State · Sands Adamu — Department of Art and Design Technology, School of Environmental Design and Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State
Chukwuebuka Uchenna Oraegbunam — Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Ononiwu A. Oparah — Department of History & International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria · Anthony C. Ebunsi — Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Ann C. Onyekelu — Department Of Igbo, Africa and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka · Anthonia C. Ephraim-Chukwu — Department Of Igbo, Africa and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Maureen Nwando Onyejegbu — Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ngozi Theresa Onuora — Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo · Ethel Ebere Obiakor — Alvan Ikoku University Education, Owerri
BenCollins Onyedikachi Okwesili — Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka · Nkiru Christiana Ohia — Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Kelechi Thecla Okpe — Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria · Ugochi Rosemary Durueke — Hollywood Travel Agency
Chinonyelum Gloria Okonkwo — Fine and Applied Arts Department, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Oby. C. N. Okonkwor — Department of Human Kinetics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Osinachi Immaculeta Okafor — Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA
Ebele Deborah Uba — Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria · Ajutora Goodness Ifechukwu — Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria