Arinzechukwu Victor Anyanwu | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
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 …
Obiajụlụ Emejulu | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
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 …
Dozie Chinomso Patricia, Chimakpam Ugonna | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
The intergenerational transmission of the Igbo language is in critical decline, particularly in the diaspora. While pure immersion is often the pedagogical default, it can impose an overwhelming cognitive load on children in English-dominant environments. This paper introduces Engli-Igbo Scaffolding, …
Kelechi Cosmas Anyanwu | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
The phrase “Oso Ndu Agwu Ike” has been a major force driving the Igbo quest for the good life, particularly the need to provide social amenities in local communities and support the growth of a sustainable environment. Amidst difficult circumstances …
Chidera Emmanuel Anthony | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Music occupies a central and enduring position in Igbo society, serving as a vital medium for cultural expression, social organisation, and the preservation of indigenous knowledge. Within the Igbo worldview, music is inseparable from everyday life and is …