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Item Open Access CHALLENGES OF STAGE LIGHTING MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA(Department of Theatre And Cultural Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-04-06) Sheria, Jack JuliusStage lighting and performance design has been a unique factor in embellishing performance f« when managed properly. The research will discuss the challenges of managing stage lighting and performance design in contemporary Nigerian theatre, focusing on two tertiary institutions- College of Education, Akwanga and Nasarawa State University, Keffi as paradigms. Two theoretical templates have been examined, which include Stanley Russuel McCandless theory of three Dimension method of Lighting, coupled with Richard Pilbrow “Four Dimension Method of Lighting’*. However, the study emphasized Stanley McCandless Stage Lighting method. It examines how the technical requirements in lighting affects performance design, bearing in mind that several other issues downgrading the effectiveness of achieving a development in both stage lighting and performance design as elements of design. The core aim of the research is to rebrand and improve the knowledge and performance skills of lighting designers, the aspect of which is observed to be an aesthetic medium of communication in Nigerian theatre. The research adopts the descriptive methodology from which interviews, magazines and documented library materials serve as sources. Findings from the research show that most theatres in Nigerian institutions are grossly ill-equipped and lack proper structures. Thus, the research recommends a total overhaul by theatre practitioners in these institutions meeting up with contemporary realities: from analogue to digital operation programs such as seminars/conference can be initiated to encourage effective stage lighting maintains. This will be done by ensuring that theatre also over Nigeria houses are well structured and equipped toward building a valiant institutionalized theatre in other to create a good atmosphere for students and lecturers to engage in practical process.Item Open Access ORAL PERFORMANCE AESTHETICS AMONG THE JAKATTOE PEOPLE OF SHENDAM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, 2021-04-03) Candida, Naandem FomwulThis study is focused on Oral Performance aesthetics among the Jakattoe people considering its importance in their cultural and social lives. Today, most of these performances are gradually fading out and giving way to Western practices, thereby the need to carry out this study to preserve and prevent them from going into extinction. This study examined oral performance as a vehicle for education, entertainment and the transmission of Jakattoe culture through its cultural aesthetics. The study was narrowed down to Wass and Veekuu because it was not possible for the study to take all the oral performances in Jakattoe land. The research methodology employed in this study is the qualitative research. Simple random sampling technique was used to gather data from both primary and secondary sources. Richard Schechner’s theory of ‘Restored Behavior’ is the Theoretical Framework upon which the study is based. Findings reveal that Oral Performance can be given more scholarly attention rather than allowing it to just be with the people who see it as their normal way of life. This study also revealed that Wass and Veekuu entertain, bring cohesion, love and unity, educate and enlighten, and correct social ills. As a result, the study serves to reconnect the Jakattoe people and remind them on the need to preserve and prevent oral performance from going into extinction by revisiting their cultural past and accord it the value and appreciation it deserves. This study recommends that individual Foundations, Non-Governmental Organizations and custodians of culture should collaborate and research on oral performances as a way of promoting and sustaining themItem Open Access ISIAGU CULTURAL DRESS AND IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, 2021-05-03) Okatta, Chinenyenwa TheodorahCultural dress has long been identified as a vehicle for identity construction and economic empowerment in African society. But the extent to which cultural dress has enhanced identity construction and economic empowerment in Igbo Community especially in Anambra state is yet to be adequately determined in terms of research. For this reason, this research attempts to inquire into the role of cultural dress in identity construction and economic empowerment in the domain using Isiagu dress as a case study. The study upholds the postulation that the need to lay more emphasizes on the cultural dress is a significant factor in the construction of identity and economic empowerment processes. Modernisation and globalization theories were deployed to further foreground the study. A mixed methodology using both quantitative and qualitative research tools such as survey method, involving questionnaires and discussion were used for data collection. The study found out that there is a linkage between Isiagu dress and Igbo traditional belief, similarly, it was found out that there are other Igbo traditional dresses like Okpuagu, Akwaocha etc. but not as popular as Isiagu because of the traditional belief ascribed to Isiagu and some of their cultural symbols on the dress. The study recommends the need for both government and the Nigerian people especially Igbo to effectively avail cultural dress as a means of fostering identity construction and economic empowerment. In conclusion, the study reaffirms the relevance of cultural dress in helping to create identity and economic empowerment for societal developmentItem Open Access UTILISING PARTICIPATORY COMMUNICATION APPROACH FOR CURBING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS WITHIN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-07-07) Ughegbe, Lemmy AvuwakogheneUtilising Participatory Communication approach for curbing Child Sexual Abuse in public primary schools with in Abuja Municipal Area Council is the focus of this study because whereas there is a rich literature on the psychosocial consequences of child sexual abuse, there is a paucity of literature on how to prevent or curb this menace, which is on the rise in the city. This study therefore examined how participatory communication approach can be deployed through some of its tools and models in empowering the pupils with knowledge and safety tips to avoid falling victim of the menace. The study was anchored on Participatory Communication Theory (PCT) and Symbolic Convergence Theory (SCT) for its theoretical framework for their pragmatic relevance. While it found the participatory communication tools of drama and storytelling not just potent but indispensable tools in empowering and equipping pupils with knowledge and safety measures to help curb the menace, it also discovered that government through relevant regulatory agencies need to do more in the education and sensitisation of pupils and staff of primary schools within the said municipality. The study concluded by recommending that the policy makers - the Education Secretariat, the Education Resource Centre (ERC), Department of Policy Implementation (DPI) and all stakeholders within the Abuja Municipal Area Council introduce Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education into the primary school education curriculum. It also urged the various stakeholders and education regulators to make it a policy that participatory communication tools such as drama and storytelling are maximally utilised in conducting advocacy campaigns and enlightenment for pupils, teachers and parents.Item Open Access ASSESSMENT OF PACKAGING AS A MEANS OF MARKETING NIGERIAN CULTURAL CUISINES FOR GLOBAL MARKET(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES FACULTY OF ARTS, NASARAWA SATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-03-11) Okpete, kennethThe study, “Assessment of Packaging as a means of Marketing Nigeria Cultural Cuisines for Global Market”, is aimed at examining the various ethnic groups and their cultural dishes in Nigeria, to determine the extent packaging' contribute in the marketing and promotion of indigenous cultural Cuisines, to determine the challenges of packaging Nigeria Cultural Cuisines for global market and factors affecting exports of Nigeria Cultural Cuisines. The study made use of primary data which was gotten from the distribution of 200 research questionnaires from the sample size.The study made use of Pearson correlation method for the analysis. The study result shows that there is a statistically significantly (0.00) strong relationship (0.899) between responses of the respondents that said that packaging has significant effect on the promotion and marketing of Nigeria cultural products for global market and those that said that packaging of cuisines like amala and ewedu, oha soup, afang soup, miyan kuka, Brabisco, Ridi Beniseed Soup and ukwa (African bread fruit) increase customer patronage for such products. The research findings conclude that packaging has significant effect on the promotion and marketing of Nigeria cultural cuisines for global market. It therefore recommends that, cuisines owners in Nigeria should improve their service quality so as to meet the necessary requirements of their customers. It further recommends that there should be availability of internet facilities to improve the level of awareness of Nigeria cultural cuisines. There should also be a feedback mechanism for customers to discuss their feelings about a particular service rendered to them. It advised Nigeria youths to promote and patronize our indigenous cuisines and urge government to encourage exportation of Nigeria cultural cuisines (products) by reducing tax on them. It finally advice cuisine vendors to package their cuisines very well to attract global interest as well as meeting global standard. The study adopted Dependency Theory postulated in the late 1950s by Raul Prebisch in the review of the related literature.Item Open Access EVALUATION OF CULTURAL TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN ARONDIZUOGU COMMUNITY OF IMO STATE(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES FACULTY OF ARTS NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-07-14) Nweke, Grace ObiageliThis study is on the evaluation of cultural tourism and community development using Arondizuogu community of Imo state as a case study. Tourism is an important source of foreign exchange earning income, employment cultural exchanges, environmental protection or preservation of cultural heritages. But the level to which tourism has enhanced rural development in Nigeria especially in Arondizuogu community blessed with tourist attractions sites is yet to be adequately determined because the people are not really aware of its (cultural tourism) potential in terms of development. The study upholds the postulation that the need to educate and conscientize the rural dwellers to take the advantage of their festivals, historic events, cultural heritage etc to develop their community is very essential. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodology using some research tools such as survey method, involving questionnaires was used as a tool for data collection. Modernization theory was used for the study. The findings of the study revealed that cultural tourism generates employment and income to the host community. The finding also revealed the major problem hindering the development of these sites in the studied community is lack of proper awareness as well as lack of social amenities in the area. The study recommends the need for government to equip the rural communities with the required social amenities and equally gives the rural dwellers more1 enlightenment on the impact of the cultural tourism on community development.Item Open Access PARTICIPATORY COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTITUENCY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-07-23) Eigbe, Augustine IbhagbosoriaThis study examined the relevance of communication and participation in relation to sustainable constituency project implementation in Edo State, Nigeria. Constituency projects are projects designed and nominated by legislators to extend the dividends of democratic governance to their various individual constituencies in order to enhance development at the grassroots level These projects are usually recommended by the legislature to the executive arm of government in the process of annual budgeting with the supposed noble objective and intention that when they are completed, it would enhance social mobility and economic development amongst the citizens of the country. Be that as it may, there are contending and challenging issues around the annual budget tracking and comprehensive information about the implementation status of constituency projects where such projects have made little or no impact on the communities where they are sited over the years. This study is of the assumption that with effective communication and the active participation of the intended beneficiaries in the constituency project cycle, there would be likelihood of transparency, accountability, sense of ownership and, thus guarantees project sustainability. Participatory Communication Theory and the Communicative Planning Theory were adopted to buttress the need for the use of participatory communication strategy for sustainable constituency project implementation in the state. Consequently, the method of participatory communication involving questionnaire, and interviews were used to investigate previous constituency projects implementation in Edo State. From the findings of this study, it has been observed over time that despite the humongous amount allocated for these projects across the three (3) Senatorial Districts of the state; it has been woeful tales of substandard, abandoned and over invoiced projects. In conclusion, the study reaffirmed participatory communication strategy as a panacea for sustainable constituency projects in the state. Among other things, the study recommends therefore, that there should be underlying policies, legislative and institutional frameworks that should provide not only a pragmatic, but also scientific criteria and parameters for determining the why, how, and where of constituency projects in Edo State, NigeriaItem Open Access PARTICIPATORY COMMUNICATION AS AN APPROACH IN RESOLUTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, ABUJA(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-07-05) Akwani, Jane EbereThe rising cases of domestic violence being reported in the public media has become a source of concern to society. We have been inundated daily with reports of wife battering, child abuses and molestation, rape and sexual harassment, acid attack, parental negligence and now killings of spouses and children at the slightest provocation. All these culminated into what is today known as domestic violence. The study also found that patriarchy permeates the consciousness of young male adults thereby leading to an almost conscious perception of superiority. This in turn leads to acceptance of violence as a corrective for the inferior gender. The processes used for addressing issues of domestic violence in our society, especially the fonnal court processes have resulted in delay in the dispensation of justice. Hence, the need for a participatory modelled Alternative Dispute Resolution-ADR that would aid in addressing the challenge becomes necessary. The study was aimed at establishing that Alternative Dispute Resolution approaches could significantly help in addressing issues of domestic violence at Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This study collected quantitative data from 385 respondents from the area and qualitative information from 4 Key Informants using structured instruments namely the questionnaire and interview guide. From the analysis, the study revealed that Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials achieve a significant level of citizen participation. This is especially so at the Placation level of participation where citizens collaborate with government in creating awareness on issues. Thus, the study recommended that Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms be adopted in resolving domestic violence. The mechanisms should be those that delegate and give citizens participation and control of the communication processes. In addition, a paradigm shift should be engendered to reorient the culture and tradition of patriarchy. ADR mechanism such as mediation, negotiation and conciliation should be sustained as the first line of conflict management and resolution with regards to issues of domestic violence.Item Open Access APPRAISING GENDER IMAGING OF FEMALE ROLES IN SELECTED NOLLYWOOD FILMS(DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-07-12) Abimiku, Abigail EslaThe media is one of the strongest means of communication as it informs, educates and entertains. Film however as an arm of the media is seen as the mirror of the society as it is supposed to depict the societal practices and also ridicules the society. The African woman despite her strength and struggles have been neglected to the background due to the cultural roles ascribed to them and even though they try to gain recognition and the chance to showcase their strength and skills, the manner in which they have been portrayed has kept them stunted. Instead of contributing to socio-economic growth, they try to gain recognition amongst their male counterparts. Hollywood films have also helped in projecting these images rather than create awareness for a fair representation of African women through films. It is against this back drop that this research work has tried to identify those roles and images that have been ascribed to women and to find out its effects on the woman’s self-esteem and also ascertain if the films attempt to correct the negative narrative given to women at the end of such films. Hinging on the feminist theory, the research has used the qualitative method of research and also looked at Mr and Mrs and The real man with a few references from Dry as coded films analyzed for the purpose of this work. Findings included women given the images of ambitious, objects of male gratification, weaker sex and irresponsible. These images rub them of self-esteem and although some films try to correct such images it comes rather at the end where there is little or no room for further achievements. Recommendations are that female artists should learn to reject roles that will demean their reputation and producers and script writers should learn to improve on the films they write and produce to give women more relevance thereby boosting their self-esteem and representation.