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Oso Ndu Agwuike: The Principle of Igbo Resilience and Survival

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

Presenter(s): John Okwudiri Obineche — Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

This paper Osondu Agwuike: The Principle of Igbo Resilience and Survival, explores the concept of Oso Ndu Agwuike as a philosophical framework captioned here to encapsulate the principle of Igbo resilience, survival and existential reality: Drawing on recent empirical studies (2023–2025), historical analyses, ethnographic accounts, proverbial expressions and oral tradition, …

Igbo Fatherhood and peace building in the family: A Study of Nkamigbo’s Play ‘Agha Di’

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

Presenter(s): Ihechi Nkoro — Department of Foreign Language and Translation Studies, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

To the Igbo, the journey from childhood to adulthood calls for determination, resilience, and persistence. The home is significant in that struggle as encapsulated in the Igbo proverb “Ana esi n' ụlọ mara mma pụọ ama,” that is to say, “charity begins at home.” The family occupies a central position …

Reimagining Language for Global Tech: Igbo Language Adaptation and Innovation in the Digital Age

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

Presenter(s): Gloria Ukamaka Amadi — Department of English Language and Literature, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

This research study explored Igbo language adaptation and innovation in tech, assessing users' attitudes, preferences, and experiences with Igbo language digital platforms. Relying on Vygotsky's Sociocultural theory and Mead's Interactionist theory, a questionnaire was administered to 104 students at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, South-East Nigeria, on their tech …

Omekanwanyị: Examining Softness, Effeminacy, and the Making of a Man

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

Presenter(s): Chimeremeze Nwafọ — Independent Writer, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

This paper examines the cultural, psychological, and sociological dimensions of effeminacy and male softness within Igbo society. It argues that emotional gentleness, far from being a sign of weakness, constitutes an essential element of sustainable personhood. Drawing from precolonial ritual practices, artistic traditions, and ethnographic accounts, the study demonstrates that …

Ọsọ Ndụ Agwụ Ike: Reimagining Igbo Cultural Resilience in a Digitalized World

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

Presenter(s): Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu — Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, Anthonia C. Ephraim-Chukwu — Department Of Igbo, Africa and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

In the contemporary global order shaped by rapid digitalization, artificial intelligence, and shifting social identities, the Igbo worldview faces the challenge of preserving its core values while adapting to technological transformations. This paper interrogates Ọsọ Ndụ Agwụ Ike, the Igbo philosophical maxim signifying the endurance and vitality of life, as …

The Ada in the Age of Nollywood: Leadership, Culture, and Representation in Lionheart (2018)

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

Presenter(s): Chinaza Munonye — Independent Scholar, Frederick, MD, USA, Uchenna Onuzulike — Department of Communications, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, USA

Many Nigerians in the diaspora use Nollywood films to engage or reconnect with their culture, turning to them to learn about language, traditions, and family roles. However, films often simplify or dramatize culture, which can create misleading ideas about how Igbo social roles look, especially for women and daughters. This …

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