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    2023 HYBRID CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO: Accepted Papers

    Below are the papers that have been accepted for the 20th Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago, Illinois, USA, on May 11 - 13, 2023. If your paper is listed below and if you have not paid your membership dues, please go ahead and pay your non-refundable acceptance/membership fee of $50.

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    1. Top-Down Leadership Versus Servant Leadership Model of John 13:4-5: Addressing the Leadership Crisis in Nigeria, Aboekwe, Mary Emilia, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    2. Retelling the Story of Biafra: Understanding the Representation of the Nigerian Civil War in American Newspapers between 1965 and 1971, Agbo, UcheChukwu, Department of English, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.
    3. Branding and Packaging Designs for the Breadfruit (Ukwa) Products, Aghanya, Ikenna Obumneme, Chief Lecturer, Dept. of Fine & Applied Arts, Dean, School of Arts, Design & Printing Technology, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    4. Igbo Community Association in Kaduna since 1914: Cradle for Socio-Economic Development, Aghu, Celestine, Department of History Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
    5. Study of the Use of Igbo Language in Nigerian Commercials of Noodles and Toothpaste, Ahamefula, Ndubuisi, Department of Linguistics, Igbo and Other Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria Nsukka; Udechukwu, Chinwe Nwaudu, Humanities Unit, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus & Department of Linguistics, Igbo and Other Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria Nsukka; Okonkwo, Ogechukwu Peace, Department of Linguistics, Igbo and Other Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
    6. Ilu Di Ka Usoro Mwulite Asusu Na Ndu Ndi Igbo, Amamgbo, Onyinye Constance, Ngalaba Amụmamụ Igbo, Afrịka na Nzikọrịkaozi, Mahadum Nnamdị Azikiwe, Ọka, Naịjirịa.
    7. Ogboo Eswi Society in the Pre-colonial Ikwo Political Organization, Amiara, Solomon Amiara, Department of History and International Relations, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
    8. Anyaukwu na Ekworo: Nzịza Zara Ezi N’Agụmagụ Ndị A Họọrọ, Anagor, Chioma. C., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
    9. Igbo Folktales and Social Symbolic Representations, Anyachebelu, Adaora, Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
    10. Oratory and Power: An Insight into Igbo Proverbs, Anyachebelu, Adaora Lois, Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Oyeka, Chiamaka Ngozi, Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
    11. Emancipation and Proper Placement of Women in the Scheme of Things: A Review of Igbo Culture, Apakama, Lucy Mgbengasha, Department of Nigerian Languages & Linguistics, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
    12. Intercultural Relations in Ikwuano: A Historical Appraisal, Atuonwu, Chiedozie Ifeanyichukwu, History Unit, School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike.
    13. Love and Marriage in Comfort Nwabara’s Literary Non-fiction, ỌLA: The Passage of an Igbo Girl, Azodo, Ada Uzoamaka, School of the Humanities, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, USA.
    14. Communication and Culture: Igbo Names as Media of Everyday Language and Articulations of History, Azuawusiefe, Chijioke, Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
    15. Igbo Livestock Husbandry in the Context of Nigeria’s Livestock Space Contestation, Azuwike, Okechi Dominic, Department Of Geography and Environmental Management, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
    16. Trade, Craft, Apprenticeship System and Economic Development, Chikezie, Elijah Chinonso, Imo State University.
    17. Knowledge, Acceptability and Willingness to Receive HPV Vaccine among Women in Owerri Municipal, Imo State, South Eastern Nigeria, Dozie, Ugonma Winnie, Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri Imo State, Nigeria.
    18. A Gbaa E Kuru Nwa Social Songs of Mbaise Women, Getting to the Nation through the Family, Echebima, Helen Chijiago, Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria.
    19. The Phenomenon of Semantic Prosody and Negative Positivism: Insights from Igbo, Egenti, Martha Chidimmai, Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.
    20. Creating Deforestation Awareness Using Textile Design Approach, Ekwezia, Awele Vivian, Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria; Chikezie, Njideka Rita, Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    21. Language Variations in Ahị́ázụ̀-Ḿbáīsé Community and its Correlation to the Social Variable of Age: Implication for Language Development, Preservation and Endangerment, Enwere, Obioma Bibian, Department of Nigerian Languages, College of Education PMB 05 Akwanga Nasarawa, State Nigeria; Opara,, Modesta C., Secondary Education Management Board Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.
    22. Emume Ngabiga Ụmụaka n’Omenaala Igbo, Ephraim-Chukwu, Anthonia C., Onyenkuzi na Ngalaba Igbo, Afịka na Nzikọrịtaozi, Mahadum Nnamdị Azịkiwe, Ọka, Naịjirịa, P.M.B.5025.
    23. Repositioning of Igbo Textbook Stories for Early Grade School Children against Gender Stereotype in Career Choice in Igbo Land, Eze, Nneka Justina, Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki - Nigeria; Ude, Fabian Uchenna, Department of Arts Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    24. Collective Feminine Development: Snail-Sense Feminism as a Workable Concept for Decolonization, Ezeigbo, Akachi Theodora, Professor of English, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
    25. Remembering 1982: Willful Forgetting, Reconciliation, and Partitioned Memory in Post-Civil War Nigeria, Ezeuwa, Kingsley Chidimma, Department of History, Marquette University, Milwaukee, USA.
    26. Nollywood, Visual Art, and the Representation of Reality, Ezinwa, Elijah Chinazo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
    27. Igbo Language as an Endangered Language: Causes and Possible Solutions, Ibeh, Florence U., Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
    28. Mbụrụ Dị n’Aha Ọtụtụ Ụmụnwoke na Nsirihụ Ndị Igbo n’Usoro Amụmamụ Asụsụ Ncheke, Ibeh, Florence U., Ngalaba Igbo, Afrịka na Nzikọrịtaozi, Mahadum Nnamdị Azikiwe, Ọka, Naịjirịa.
    29. Mpụtara Aha Otutu Ụmụnwoke na Nsirihụ Ndị Igbo n’Usoro Amụmamụ Asụsụ Ncheke, Ibeh, Florence U., Ngalaba Igbo, Afrịka na Nzikọrịtaozi, Mahadum Nnamdị Azikiwe, Ọka, Naịjirịa.
    30. Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, Ikechukwu, Elijah Chiemerie, Abia State Polytechnic, Abia State, Nigeria.
    31. Igbo People and Culture, Ikpekaogu, Chioma Sylvaline, School Librarian, Christian International School, Owerri, Imo State.
    32. Egwu Ọdịnala Igbo: Ngwaọrụ E Ji Azụlite Ụmụaka, Isidienu, Ifeyinwa Cordelia, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
    33. The Biafra War: Maka Udo na Odimma Nigeria, Kanu, Ikechukwu Anthony, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University; Okoye, Precious Onyekachi, Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja.
    34. The Nigerian Civil War: Maka Ndu na Odimma Ndi Igbo, Kanu, Ikechukwu Anthony, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University; Okoye, Precious Onyekachi, Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja.
    35. The Cure for Police Violence under the Law: America in Comparative Experience, Kez, Ugbor Gabriel, Adjunct Professor of Behavioral Science & Criminal Justice, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, USA.
    36. Upholding and Preservation of the Igbo Cultural Heritage, Korie, Christian, Imo State University, Owerri.
    37. Humour and Risible Elements in Igbo Postpoverbials, Lemoha, Ositadinma Nkeiruka, Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
    38. Symbolic Motifs on Igbo Fabrics: A Socio-semiotic Appraisal, Michael, Akumjika Chikamma, Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
    39. Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Skills Development for a Green Economy in Anambra State, NigeriaMozia, Andrew, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State.
    40. Personal Health Lifestyle among the Igbo in Igboland: A Life Chance Perspective, Njoku, Glory, Department of Physiology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Njoku, Okechukwu, Loyola University Chicago.
    41. Self-Translation and Intercultural Communication: Anyaehie Translated By Anyaehie (L’Aurore / The Dawn), Nkoro, Ihechi, Department of Foreign Language and Translation Studies, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
    42. Ndụ Na Ọdịmma Ndị Igbo: Ntụcha Na Nzipụta Isiokwu Akụkọneegwu Mike Ejeagha a Họọọrọ, Nnyigide, Nkoli, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    43. Igbo and the Diaspora Experience: Complexities of Migration in Okey Ndibe’s Never Look an American in the Eye, Nwajiaku, Ijeoma C., Department of Languages, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    44. Untamed Aspects of Igbo Burial Rites: An Assessment of Ngwa Burial Rites, Nwamuo, Bright Enyinnaya, Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
    45. Ntụgharị echiche ka ọ bụ ntapịa mkpụrụokwu na amụmamụ asụsụ Igbo, Nwankwo, Onyinye Anne, Dept. of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
    46. The Socio-Religious Approach in Tackling Mkpuru Mmiri Drug Crisis in South-East NigeriaNwoga, Chinyere Theresa, Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, Faculty of the Social Sciences; Nwoga, Sochima Ejike, Department of Computer and Robotic Education, Faculty of Vocational Teacher Education.
    47. Language Endangerment and Preservation, Nwokeaka, Chinemerem Chukwudi, Abia State University, Nigeria.
    48. Igbo People and Culture, Nwokeaka, Promise M. Imo State University, Nigeria.
    49. Enweghị Nchekwa Ndụ N'Ala Igbo: Nhụjuanya N'Oge Ugbua, Nwokoye, Nkechinyere, Ngalaba Asụsụ Igbo, Afrịka na Nzisaozi, Mahadum Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ọkà, Anambra, Naijirịa.
    50. Translating Igbo Oral Literature for Literature Classroom, Nwosu–Okoli, Ifeoma, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu–Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
    51. Language Endangerment and Preservation, Obi, Egwunwoke Chibueze, Ladder Press Nigeria Limited, Ikeja, Lagos.
    52. Throwing the Baby with the Bath Water: Rethinking and Redefining Stereotypical Perceptions of Gender Specific Taboos in Igbo CultureOfoha, Ugonna Nwanneoma and Patrick, Kenneth Obinna, Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies/Igbo, Abia State University, Uturu.
    53. Credit Contribution Club (Isusu): A Veritable Indigenous Source of Capital Formation among the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria, 1905 – 2022, Ohajunwa, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, MSc.
    54. The Place of the DIBUNO and Masculinity Amidst Contemporary Insecurity and Economic Crisis In Nigeria: Implications for Igbo Families, Ohia, Christiana Nkiru, Ogiri, Hapiness Kaodichinma, Ohia, Nneka Joan, Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    55. Women at the Cross-Border: Challenges and Possible Solutions to Authentic Women Empowerment in Igbo Cultural Milieu, Okafor, Ebele E, Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba. Lagos, Nigeria.
    56. Elements of Igbo Traditional Religious PracticeOkafor, Obinwanne Nnadozie, Senior Research Scientist, Centre for Scientific Research and Development (CSRD), Commercial Area G, New Owerri.Affiliated to Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.
    57. The Scientific Process of Breaking Kolanut (Iwa Oji) in Igbo Land: A Breakthrough in our Cultural PhilosophyOkafor, Obinwanne Nnadozie, Senior Research Scientist, Centre for Scientific Research and Development {CSRD], Commercial Area G, New Owerri, Affiliated to Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.
    58. Ingenious Generative Technology Incubation System Worldview: A Focus on Blacksmithing Apprenticeship -Mentorship Entrepreneurial Culture of the Igbo Race, Okafor, Osinachi Chidinma, Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria; Nnedum, Obiajulu Ugochukwu, Associate Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
    59. Unraveling Unconscious Gender Bias in Academia: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Extent of the Awareness, Okeke-Uzodike, Oboanuju E., Durban University of Technology, KZN, South Africa; Anwana, Emem O., Durban University of Technology, KZN, South Africa; Okeke-Uzodike, Ufo, Durban University of Technology, KZN, South Africa/African Heritage Institution.
    60. Poverty: A Threat to Housing Security among Igbo Households in Igboland, Okere, Blessing, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, Okere, Kingdom, Professional Architect, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria.
    61. Aha Onye Na-Achọje Ya: Nzipụta Ya N’ejije Iko Onye Ji Ama, Okeyika, Juliet Ifunanya, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
    62. Dynamics of Forced Marriage in Igbo Society: Perspectives from Ubesie’s Ụkpaka Mịịrị Onye Ụbịam, Okide, Ujubonu Juliet, Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos.
    63. Reconstructing the Diaspora: Tragedy and the Dispossession of Igbo Indigenous Identities in Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun, Okolie, Mary J. N. Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka; Joakin-Uzomba, Iheoma B., Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
    64. Issues in Igbo Women Leadership: Implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS), with Emphasis on Sports Development, Okonkwor, Oby C.N., Department of Human Kinetics and Public Health Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria.
    65. Origin and Dynamics of Community Policing in Igbo Land: The Ehugbo Village Group, Oko-Out, Chukwuemeka Nnachi, Department of Modern War Studies, University of Buckingham, United Kingdom.
    66. Our Sons Have Gone Mad! Ozuitem Youth, 'Mkpuru-Mmiri' and the Menace of Drug Abuse in Nigeria's Rural Community, 2015-2022, Okoro Ukaogo, Victor, Department of History and International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Ekemezie, Ugochukwu, Department of History, University of Windsor, Canada.
    67. Youth and Women Empowerment as a Contemporary Issue Facing the Igbo in Nigeria and Diaspora, Okoye, Chinwe J., National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria.
    68. Re-Inventing the Igbo Socio-Economic Security Gadget through the Wheel of Ohaka, Okpalike, Chika JB Gabriel, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    69. Re-Examining the Food Security Paradigm in Traditional Igbo Communalist Economy as a Model to tackle Food Crisis in Eastern Nigeria, Okpalike, JB Gabriel, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    70. A Piggyback of Our Indigenous Calendar System, Onah, Rita Ujunwa, Department of Archaeology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s Canada.
    71. Decolonising Igbo Judicial System, Onah, Rita Uju, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Onah, Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Ag. Secretary General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canada.
    72. Udo na Ịhụnanya n’Alaigbo: Mwebata Udo n’Alaigbo Site na Mbem Mmanwụ, Ọnụọra, Ngọzị Theresa, Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Nnebedum, Ngọzị Theodora, Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Nnadozie, Ikemefuna Fidelis, Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
    73. Umunna Nwezuo Aku: The Igbo Cultural Philosophy of Wealth and Progress, Onuorah, Anselm C., Anchor Book Publisher Africa/Chairman, Anambra East LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria; Azotani, Chuks Francis, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Nigeria.
    74. Conceptualizing African Womanist Film Theory, Onuzulike, Uchenna, Department of Communications, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, USA
    75. Marketing the Igbo Language to the International Community, Onyeacho, Obinna Kingsley, House 1 D Close, 331 Road Gowon Estate Egbeda Ipaja, Lagos State, Company: Ri – Kovic Global Projects.
    76. Postcolonial Africa and the Challenges of Human Rights in the Digital Age: The Nigeria Example, Onyejegbu, Maureen Nwando, Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    77. Education and Development, Onuoha, Joy Ifesinachi, Department of Public Administration, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
    78. Analyzing the Right of Children in Nigeria, Onwualu, Chinelo, Faculty of Lae, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
    79. The Rights of Children in Nigeria, Onwualu, Chinelo Rose, Student of Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
    80. Portrayal of the Nigeria Woman as an Object of Male Gaze in the Nigerian Mass/Social Media, Onwuasor, Ugochukwu Gene, Neshome Nigeria Limited.
    81. Preventive Medicine and Well Being in Igboland, Onyeacho, Amaka Linda, Consultant Chief Pharmacist, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State.
    82. Reverse Evangelism: Igbo Art and the Revitalization of European Christianity, Opara, John Kelechi, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
    83. ‘The Subalterns Speak!’ Humour, Mimicry and the Inversion of Social Hierarchies in Women’s Egwu-awhua – New Yam Folksong Performance of an Igbo Society, Orji, Bernard Eze, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
    84. Education and Development: Visual Arts Dimension, Southeastern Nigeria Example, Osita, Williams A., Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Nigeria.
    85. Visual Arts: Igbo People And Culture, Osita, Williams A., Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Nigeria; Osita-Williams, Amarachi C., Urban Model School, Ubaha, Okigwe, Nigeria.
    86. Dysfunctional Federalism and Over-Centralization of Power: Implications for the Development of Post Nigeria-Biafra War South-Eastern Nigeria, Osondu, Chukwudi Solomon, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria.
    87. Revisited Biafran Futures: An Examination of Biafran Rememories, Otuonye, Chinonye, City University of New York, Graduate Center.
    88. Security Challenges and Entrepreneurial Sustainability in Achieving Development GoalsUdoye, Rita Nneka, Federal College Of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State; Mozia, Andrew, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State.
    89. Igbo People and Culture: A Narrative Account of Oji Igbo, Umunze Long-Standing Tradition and Sculptural OverviewUgochukwu, Ephraim, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria.
    90. Democratic Education in a Deeply Divided Nigerian Society, Ugwuozor, Felix Okechukwu, Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    91. Igbo Humanness And Nigeria’s Development, 1970-2015, Uhere, Christopher Ike, Department of Social Sciences, AkanuIbiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana.
    92. The Interpretation of Clothing through Cultural Lenses: A Study of the Igbo People of South-Eastern Nigeria, Ukaegbu, Raymond, Ph.D. Research Candidate, Faculty of Arts and Society, Charles Darwin University, Australia.
    93. Youth and Child Empowerment in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal, Umejiaku, Nneka, Department of Commercial and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka; Ada E., Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Odinaka E. Okeke, Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
    94. Asụsụ Igbo: Enyo Ngosipụta Ndụ Na Njirimara Ndị Igbo, Umezi, Patrick Ik., Ngalaba Amụmamụ Igbo, Afrịka na Nzikọrịtaozi, Mahadum Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ọka, Naịjiria.
    95. Age Grades System as Strategy for Rural Development in Igboland: The Afikpo Village-Group in Focus, Unya, Ikenna Ukpabi, History Unit, School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria; Okereke, Ikenna, Department of Library and Information Science, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.
    96. Igbo Historical and Cultural Innuendos in Chimamanda Adichie’s The Thing Around Your Neck, Uwakwe, Uchenna David, Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
    97. Musical, Socio-Cultural, Ideological and Historical Approaches to Igbo Pop Music: An Analysis of Jenifer Eliogu’s “Onulu ube Nwanne”, Uzomah, Michael Chiedozie, Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Keke, Maria Trinitas Oluchi, Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    98. The Use of Popular Igbo Folk Tunes as an Effective Means of Teaching and Learning the Igbo Alphabets in Promoting and Preserving Igbo Language and Culture, Uzomah, Michael Chiedozie, Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Keke, Maria Trinitas Oluchi, Department of Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    99. Igbo Community Association in the Society of Northern Nigeria, 1913–2015 AD: The Example of Katsina and KanoWycliff, Samuel and Otuu Vincent Uhere, Department of History, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria.

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