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Social Media Influencers and Igbo Entrepreneurship: Narratives of Hustle, Resilience, and Digital Survival

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Ozioma Iwuh

This paper examines how young Igbo social media influencers reinterpret the indigenous philosophy that the race for survival is unending. This ethos emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and communal support within the digital economy. Across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, influencers deploy comedic skits, “hustle” narratives, motivational messaging, and curated displays of …

The Origins and Cultural Significance of Music: A Case Study of Mike Ejeagha

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Uchechukwu Kelvin Okoro

Music is a structured combination of sounds that are perceived as pleasant and meaningful to the human ear. Its origins can be traced to simple rhythms and vocal calls, which played a vital role in early human societies for communication, community bonding, and spiritual practices. Early humans engaged with natural …

The Need for Infrastructural and Environmental Sustainability in Southern Nigeria: An Appraisal Abstract

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Nneka Umejiaku, Alokwu Cyprian Obiora

Infrastructure refers to the systems of development that are critical for economic growth. Environmental sustainability entails protecting the environment for future generations. The work focuses on the need to preserve the environment while developing the polity. The work examined the nexus between infrastructural development and environmental sustainability. It also x-rayed …

Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Social Change

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Arinzechukwu Victor Anyanwu

Youth unemployment is a crisis that goes beyond statistics to destroy dreams, drain hope, and challenge the very spirit of a generation. This paper examines how entrepreneurship and technology can be transformative tools for social change, especially in empowering young people to rebuild their lives. While many young adults are …

The Ụtụtụ Ọma Controversy: Karịama Ehi M Ga-Agbanarị M, Ka M Gbubiri Ya Ọdụ Sie Ngwọngwọ!

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Obiajụlụ Emejulu

As someone who has lived in the Igbo heartland continuously for the past three decades and who has been actively involved in the propagation of the Igbo language, this writer argues strongly that the controversy over the increasing use of “translated greetings” in Igbo language, such as “Ụtụtụ ọma,” “ehihie …

Ofo na Ogu: The Cardinal Principle Guiding the Igbo Traditional Justice System, Norms and Values

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Rosemary Akpan, Ononiwu A. Oparah

Ofo na Ogu occupies a central position in the Igbo traditional justice system, embodying the ethical norms and values that guide communal life and the pursuit of justice. Rooted in the principle that “he who seeks equity must come with clean hands,” the concept integrates moral integrity, spiritual accountability, and …

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