The Tripartite Function of Riddles in the Socio-cultural System of the Ilaje People in Southwestern Nigeria PDF Download

Author: Bababo Ikuemonisan
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3346486451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 21

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Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject African Studies - Literature, grade: 74, Adekunle Ajasin University, course: History and International Studies, language: English, abstract: Undoubtedly, the place of riddles as a form of oral literature cannot be overemphasized in the socio-cultural system of the Ilaje people. Riddles are repository of artistic expression, traditional wisdom, knowledge and values that had in time past sustained Ilaje autochthon heritage being that, they were passed down from one generation to another through the medium of mouth. Thus, help to develop children cognitive, preserve cultural heritage while serving the duo purpose of entertainment and education. The core of this paper therefore is to catalogue riddles, originally written in Ilaje dialect while it takes a cursory look at the tripartite function of Riddles in Ilaje socio-cultural system using the historical narrative methodology.

Author: Ebiegberi Joe Alagoa
Publisher: African Books Collective
ISBN: 9788195423
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 872

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The Izon of the Niger Delta is a global history of the Izon, Ijo, or Ijaw people from their homelands in the Niger Delta, through Nigeria, the West and Central African coastlands, and in the Africa diaspora into Europe, the America's and the Caribbean. It is a preliminary study which raises questions and opens ground for further research. The book provides chapters that take an overview of issues on the environment of the Niger Delta, an analysis of the Ijo population, the language, culture, resources, history and linkage to the rest of Nigeria and the world. In effect these chapters provide a synopsis of the Ijo in the past and their situation in the present.

Author: Ndimele, Ozo-mekuri
Publisher: M & J Grand Orbit Communications
ISBN: 9785416410
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 728

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The papers in this volume were selected from the Silver Jubilee edition of the Annual Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigerian (LAN) which was held at the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Abuja, Nigeria. The Silver Jubilee edition is dedicated to the father of Nigerian Linguistics, Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose. Professor Emeritus Bamgbose was the first indigenous Professor of Linguistics in Nigeria, and the first black African to teach linguistics in any known university south of the Sahara. He was there from the very beginning, and together with co-operation of people such as the late Professor Kay Williamson, he nurtured Nigerian linguistics. He is not just a foremost Nigerian linguist, but also a most famous, respected, celebrated, distinguished, and cherished African linguist of all times. To be candid, Nigerian linguistics is synonymous with Professor Emeritus Bamgbose. In 58 well-written chapters by experts in their fields, the book covers aspects of Nigerian languages, linguistics, literatures and culture. The papers have not been categorized into sections; rather they flow, hence there is some overlapping in the arrangement. The book is an essential resource for all who are interested to learn about current trends in the study of languages, linguistics and related subject-matters in Nigeria.

Author: Bababo Ikuemonisan
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3346238504
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject History - Africa, , course: History and International Studies, language: English, abstract: This discourse opens with an explicit exploration of the two schools of thought that have come to chart the course of Ugbo and Ifee-Yoruba historiography and are pivotal to unravel Ugbo-Ooni of Ife controversy. It also attempts a critical assessment of facts from existing literatures on Ugbo, Yorùbá history and oral account of both palaces in the pre-Odùduwà era. The aboriginals or earliest dwellers of Ile-Ife {Ule-Ufe in Ilaje dialect} have been the kernel of controversy between the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom and Ooni of Ìfe. Both monarchs present conflicting viewpoints which x-ray innate understanding. Thus, this antiquated controversy till date is devoid of agreement between the monarchs and their people which paves way for a witty dialogue in the academic community. Since this controversy is of antiquity, and may lingers on unabated. This study therefore explores the two views/schools of thought appertaining to this controversy, and critically examines facts from antiquity. The study notes that scholars have made tremendous strides through varied and robust publications to unmask the mysticism surrounding Obatala and Oduduwa’s personalities and have tried to lay to rest the Olugbo-Ooni’s controversy. These researches have been useful but non-conclusive. However, this study concludes that availability of evidence to enhance Yoruba historiography are essential hormones of objectivity.

Author: Babajide Ololajulo
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3640953517
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 61

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Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2009 in the subject African Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, University of Nigeria (University of Ibadan, Nigeria), language: English, abstract: This paper focuses on the socio-political and economic issues involved in the production of oil producing and non-oil producing communities as categories of identification in Nigeria. Using Ilaje people of Ondo State as a case, this paper, through qualitative methods of study, examines the factors of history, elite politics, and the state in identity formulation and the effects which the construction of the "other" among a supposed homogeneous group has on the existing forms of social relationship. It is established from the study that though the advantage of the oil producing community identity is utilized to attain political and economic height, the identity remains subordinate to a much larger and inclusive Ilaje identity. Generally, this paper is a reflection on how identity is manipulated even in the local context to suit competition for resources. It discusses the cultural creation of space and its hegemonization in quest of making exclusive and optimum advantage of resource in the space. The paper concludes that even when the spatial differentiation is yet to generate any remarkable conflict, the feelings of "oneness" appears to have been sufficiently weakened.

Author: Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel et al.
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3668784485
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 20

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Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Art - History of Art, grade: 75, , language: English, abstract: This paper examined the socio-cultural composition and development in pre-colonial Arámokǫ-land. It describes and analyzes the various social stages recorded during the pre-colonial era as well as the human adaptive measure put in place for the various established structures. It further opined that the community; Arámokǫ, possess in large extent, the various social and cultural formations as well as a good climate to sustain its inhabitants and future generations from going into extinction. The value of marriage, family as well as other social and cultural habits i.e. hairdo, arts and craft are considered in the paper. The paper however derives its data from both primary and secondary sources.

Author: Bababo Ikuemonisan
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3346487563
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Economic Policy, grade: 74, Adekunle Ajasin University (Department of History and International Studies), course: History and International Studies, language: English, abstract: In a world where crude oil is no longer sustainable and states are creatively diversifying their economies. This paper with scholarly articulacy, plausible analysis and racy vitality attempts a modest exposition on how Ondo State Government can tap into the latent economic potentials of Ondo South via ending the perennial Sea Incursion in Ayetoro Community in Ondo State, transform Ayetoro into a Mega Atlantic City; A Business hub and a Residential Estate to enlarge the State's revenue base. The paper also delves into the need to harness the Ecotourism potential of Araromi Beach and translates from paper to reality the "Port of Ondo" Project. The paper concludes that the trio has the key to unlocking Ondo State for patent development and thus, the paper attempts to constitute a development framework for the development of Ayetoro Community and the entire Ondo South in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Author: Ebiegberi Joe Alagoa
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 708

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This is a comprehensive reference work, and a unique and original compendium of knowledge and analysis on Nigeria's Rivers State from the distant past to recent times. It includes contributions from some fifty scholars on diverse subjects relating to aspects of the lives, history and environment of the peoples of Rivers State. The material is organised into sections on the environment, peoples and cultures, the arts, history, politics, economics, social services and gender. As a whole, the work is concerned with the rights of minorities in Nigeria and for indigenous control over natural and human resources. It aims to present the cases of the peoples of the Niger delta to the world from an insider's perspective, and articulate a sense of their political, human rights, and humanitarian concern in an objective and academic format. A companion volume to Land and People of Bayelsa State: Central Niger Delta (1999).

Author: Yunusa Uba Muhammad
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3346255204
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 21

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Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject African Studies - Miscellaneous, , course: Curriculum Studies, language: English, abstract: Migration, which is the movement of people from one geographical location to another has remained at the centre of West African history for several centuries. Its centrality has been attributed to its role in influencing the socio-cultural and economic integration of the sub-region. A migrant can be described as a person who uproots himself from his original home and moves to a new place where he settles and establishes new links. This paper examines the socio-cultural integration that occurs among ECOWAS migrants in Nigeria. In order to examine the extents to which migration promote socio-cultural integration and peaceful co-existence among ECOWAS nationals and Nigerian citizens; the paper began with conceptual clarifications of the key terms of migration, migrants, integration as well as socio-cultural integration were reasonably discussed. It then reviewed the Nigerian migration policy as it relate to ECOWAS protocol on free moment of persons. It specifically dwelt extensively on the impacts and consequences of socio-cultural integration of ECOWAS migrants in Nigeria. The socio-cultural integration variables discussed in the paper include local language, religion, intermarriage, friendships/social network, family organization structure or cultural values, traditional food and traditional mode of dressing, among other.

Author: Sophie B. Oluwole
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789789295258
Category : Ifa (Religion)
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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