ABSTRACT
This book examines the intersection between cultural identities and development in African and the Diaspora from multidisciplinary perspectives.
Starting with the premise that culture is one of the most significant factors in development, the book examines diverse topics such as the migrations of musical forms, social media, bilingualism and religion. Foregrounding the work of Africa based scholars, the book presents strategies for identifying solutions to the challenges facing African culture and development.
This book will be of interest to students and scholars of African Studies and African Culture and Society.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|13 pages
Socioeconomic and political issues in Helon Habila's Oil on Water
An ecocritical study
chapter 4|9 pages
Brain drain
The relationship between strikes, educational funding and educational migration in Nigeria
chapter 6|8 pages
Forced migration
A cause to syncretism of African musical forms, identities and cultural meanings
chapter 9|18 pages
Originality of concepts of reincarnation and immortality of soul with Yorùbá beliefs
Insights from Ifá and Ère-Ìbejì paraphernalia
chapter 11|21 pages
Religion, politics and state
Implications of religiosity and leadership in governance for African political leaders
chapter 12|8 pages
Social media as a tool for conflict resolution
A review of the “Ghana Must Go” conflict
chapter 13|14 pages
Religious impact on character and morality
Its implications for good governance in Nigeria
chapter 16|11 pages
Translation feat underexploited
Appraising Yoruba-English bilinguals' utilization of Yoruba version of Google Search Engine
chapter 17|13 pages
Schematic structure and pragmatic texture of humorous metaphors in Nigerian stand-up comedies
An example from Lagos @50
