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Exploring Histo-Cultural Heritage of Ndi Igbo: A Study of ‘Nmonwu’ Igbo Masquerades Arts

Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)

Presenter(s): Baldwin Chika Anyasodo — Fine and Applied Arts Department, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri

African art is conceptual, emotional, communal and symbolic of African cultures. The concept is the beliefsystem of the people. In most parts of Africa, particularly the Igbo geo-cultural areas of South-Eastern Nigeria, there is strong belief in “Chi” (God). They believe in life after death, in the spirit world 'Ana-mmụọ' …

Promoting Environmental Sustainability: The Case of "Umuada" Music and Dance of Ogidi Women

Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)

Presenter(s): Awaih Adaora Unoma — Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

The women of Ogidi, a town in Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria, are concerned about the environmental degradation of their community. They blame this unprecedented level of environmental destruction on non-observance of indigenous environmental protection measures, by contemporary members of the community. In other to draw attention to this aberration, …

Mobility and Intersectionality in Transnational Spaces: The Case of Migratory Subjects in Resident Alien and Other Stories: An Anthology of Immigrant Voices from Africa and the African Diaspora

Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)

Presenter(s): Ada Uzoamaka Azodo — Indiana University Northwest, Gary

A paradigm shift in Afrodiasporic literatures in subject matter and chronicling tools has propelled African imagination and African transnational writers to a new level of innovation. This paper will examine the variations, complexities, and contradictions of mobility and intersectionality and their consequent effects on the quotidian experiences of immigrants in …

A Fusion of Akwete-Igbo Woven Fabrics and Batik Inspired by Uli-Igbo Design Motifs for Contemporary Fashion: Imperative for Economic Sustainability

Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)

Presenter(s): Chika Chudi-Duru — Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria

The Akwete hand-woven fabrics produced by the Igbo and found in the southeastern part of Nigeria celebrate a rich tapestry of intricate and colourful designs that convey significant messages rooted in the Igbo worldview. Traditionally, these fabrics are reserved for special occasions in Igbo culture, where women typically wear them …

Transformational Leadership Style and Human Capital Development: Path to Organizational Productivity in Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)

Presenter(s): Fidelia Amara Duru — Department of Sociology, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

The essence of any formal organization to channel its resources towards the development of human capital is aimed at achieving best results from both the organization and workers in a work setting. The paper examined how transformational leadership style that is oriented towards development of human capital had led to …

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