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Reappraising the iconography and ethno-aesthetics of Adada masquerade of the Nsukka Igbo, southeast Nigeria

Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2021
This study seeks to interpret the iconography and ethno-aesthetic of Adada masquerade of the Nsukka Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, an iconic system imbued with mystical aura and uncommon beauty.
Odoja Asogwa, George Odoh
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Critique of Asouzu’s Notion of Ihe Mkpuchi Anya (the Phenomenon of Concealment) [PDF]

, 2018
This research work is a conscious participation in African philosophy, precisely on Asouzu’s notion of Ihe Mkpuchi Anya (The Phenomenon of Concealment).
Akwaji, Agabi Gabriel, Paschal, Aniah Undie   +1 more
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Impact of Transnational Family Separation on Parenting and Psychosocial Well‐Being for Black African Migrant Parents in Hamilton

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In light of increased migration from sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) to Hamilton in the past 5 years, this qualitative study explores the experiences of Black African migrant parents resettling in Hamilton, Canada. Using semi‐structured interviews and thematic analysis, four key themes emerged: (1) impact of migration and family separation stress on ...
Tsinat Semagn, Ingrid Waldron, Allison Williams, Olive Wahoush   +3 more
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The dynamics of fish trade in North-East Nigeria: a case study of Doron Baga [PDF]

, 2006
This paper, which is based on field research in Doron Baga and Maiduguri, attempts to describe and analyse the main determinants of the fish trade in North-east Nigeria with Doron Baga as the main focus.
Gazali, Waziri Ahmad, Mukhtar, Yakubu
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Igbo-English intrasentential codeswitching and the Matrix Language Frame model [PDF]

, 2015
This paper uses data from Igbo-English intrasentential codeswitching involving mixed nominal expressions to test the Matrix Language Frame (MLF) model.
Ahland, Colleen, Ahland, Michael, Aly, Ann M., Anderson, Gregory D.S., Atelela Ngunga, Armindoo Saúl, Bonfim Duarte, Fábio, Bosire, Mokaya, Bowler, Margit, Burkholder, Ross, Cahill, Michael, Fagundes Camargos, Quesler, Glewwe, Eleanor, Gluckmann, John, Ihemere, Kelechukwu, Jerro, Kyle, Kari, Ethelbert E., Kawasha, Boniface, Korsah, Sampson, Landman, Meredith, McPherson, Laura, Michieka, Martha, Moodie, Jonathan, Muaka, Leonard, Namyalo, Saudah, Ngonyani, Deo, Ngowa, Nancy Jumwa, Nicolle, Steve, Nilsson, Morgan, Osam, E. Kweku, Pacchiarotti, Sara, Pacchiarotti, Sara, Payne, Doris L., Rolle, Nicholas, Safir, Ken, Sarvasy, Hannah, Schwarz, Anne, Selvanathan, Naga, Sibanda, Galen, Teo, Amos, van der Wal, Jenneke   +39 more
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The development of type 2 diabetes amongst sibling pairs in the South‐South region of Nigeria: The effect of genetics, environment and lifestyle

Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition with a multifactorial pathogenesis. The pathogenesis is considered to be polygenic due to complex interactions between genetic/epigenetic and environmental factors. The aim of this study is to determine the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors associated with the development of type 2
Sunny Chinenye, Ibi Erekosima, Adrian H. Heald, Gesiye Bozimo, Simon G. Anderson, Samuel Seidu, Kariba Akhidue, Adaeze Ugwu, Chioma Unachukwu, Ibitrokoemi Korubo, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Patrick‐Iwuanyanwu, Victoria Gomba, Uwoma Batubo, Victoria Akanatei, Victor Ken‐Uba, Iyeopu Siminialayi, Sokiprim Akoko, Justin Ideozu, Hamilton Opurum   +18 more
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Creative dynamism and religious syncretism in Igbo oral funeral songs

Tydskrif vir Letterkunde
Igbo oral funeral songs are dynamic and resilient oral forms. Applying the tenets of an infracultural model of ethnopoetics to study Igbo oral funeral songs collected during fieldwork, in this article, I examine the emerging trend in most Igbo ...
Onyebuchi Nwosu
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Nollywood in Diversity: New Dimensions for Behaviour Change and National Security in Nigeria [PDF]

, 2017
This paper sets out to demystify the nature of Nollywood movies existing in diversity and to propose new dimensions for using film to achieve behaviour change and a dependable national security in Nigeria.
Iyorza, Stanislaus
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Walking the walk? Quantifying university L2 French students' prioritization and experience of critical literacies instruction

Foreign Language Annals, EarlyView.
Abstract Critical pedagogical approaches such as critical literacies represent important tools for incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice into L2 teaching, an objective that is more important now than ever before. However, research has shown that implementing such practices is difficult—even for instructors who value them—due to
Julia A. Gorham
wiley   +1 more source

African Indigenous Languages and the Advancement of African Philosophy [PDF]

, 2018
The contention raised in this research is to showcase that indigenous African languages are imperative tools in advancing African philosophy and thought. By extension the genuiness and originality of African philosophical thought is best advanced when it
Ibanga, Diana-Abasi
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