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Volume 10, July 2016 A publication of: Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria. Email: [email protected] A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 1 6/17/2016 3:37:33 PM LASU Journal of Humanities Volume 10, July 2016 © 2016 Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria ISSN: 978-274-384-4 Produced by Free Enterprise Publishers, Ibadan HEAD OFFICE: 8/9 Oshodi Street, Felele Layout, Ibadan. 0814.1211.670 LAGOS OFFICE: LASU Strategic Business Unit (L.S.B.U.) Lagos State University Campus, Ojo. A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 2 6/17/2016 3:37:33 PM Volume 10, July 2016 A publication of: Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 3 6/17/2016 3:37:34 PM SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES The LASU Journal of Humanities encourages submissions from a variety of theo- retical standpoints and from different disciplines—especially those that traditionally belong to the all-encompassing “Faculty of Arts,” including, however, other areas with which the Faculty has affiliation: anthropology, cultural studies, folklore, media stud- ies, popular culture, communication, sociology and political science. GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS Articles Authors should submit research articles of (maximum) 10–20 A4 pages, double- spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font type, in accordance with the MLA or APA styles, and include an abstract of no more than 100 words and a Works Cited section. Authors must provide both a paper copy and an electronic copy of their article. Micro- soft Word (versions 97–2015) or later is the preferred format for all electronic copies. Electronic copies may be submitted on a PC-formatted CD, or sent as e-mail attach- ment to: [email protected] Every article for publication must be accompanied by a processing fee of Ten Thou- sand Naira (N10,000.00) in cash or by cheque, payable to the Editor. Please request a receipt or written acknowledgement for all such money. Illustrations If an article is selected for publication, electronic copies of accompanying illustra- tions, photographs and diagrams must be provided, as well as all necessary captions. Permission to publish images must be secured by the author. An uncompressed TIFF file (300dpi resolution) is the preferred format for all electronic images. Electronic copies must be submitted as e-mail attachments to: lasujournalofhumanities@yahoo. co.uk. Warning: Footnotes are absolutely prohibited. Journal Address LASU Journal of Humanities c/o The Dean, Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria. e-mail:[email protected] Editor: Prof. Adeleke A. Fakoya [email protected] Associate Editor/Editorial Secretary: Taiwo Moshood Salisu, Ph.D. [email protected], [email protected] Subscription The Journal is published twice annually although submissions are accepted throughout the year. A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 4 6/17/2016 3:37:34 PM EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Prof. Abolaji Adeniji Dean, Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria Editor Business Manager Prof. Adeleke A. Fakoya Prof. M. A. Muhibbu-Din Dept. of English Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria Guest Editors 1. Dr. Henry Hunjo 3. Dr. Lanre Shitta-Bey Dept. of English Dept. of Philosophy Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos State University, Ojo 2. Dr. Olusegun Adeyeri Dept. of History & Int’l Studies, Faculty of Arts Lagos State University, Ojo Associate Editor/Secretary, Editorial Board Taiwo Moshood Salisu, Ph.D. Department of Religions & Peace Studies Lagos State University MEMBERS Dr. Dele Adeoti Dr. M. O. Raheemson Department of History & Department of Religions & Peace International Studies Studies Dr. A. A. Atolagbe Dr. M. O. Busoeri Department of English Department of Foreign Languages Prof. A. G. A. Bello Dr. O. A. Aboderin Department of Philosophy Department of African Languages, Linguistics & Communication Arts Dr. Tunji Azeez Department of Theater Arts & Music A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 5 6/17/2016 3:37:34 PM > vi < A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 6 6/17/2016 3:37:34 PM > vii < LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 1. Abiodun-Eniayekan, Eugenia, 8. Blankson, Eno Dept. of Languages & General Studies Dept. of History & International Studies, Covenant University, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Sango-Ota, Ogun State. 9. Harmona, Olusegun 2. Adekoya-Odúntàn, Paulina Dept. of Christian Religious Studies Dept. of Theatre Arts & Music Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Faculty of Arts Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos. Lagos State University, Ojo. 10. Henmaugo, Kehinde 3. Adesina, Olutayo C. Dept. of Christian Religious Studies Department of History, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, University of Ibadan. Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos. 4. Afisi, Oseni 11. Hunjo, Henry J. Dept. of Philosophy, Dept. of English, Lagos State University, Ojo. Lagos State University, Ojo. 5. Asogwa, Ifeanyichiukwu Fidelis, 12. Idowu, Sylvester Dept. of Fine & Applied Arts, Umar Dept. of English, Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, Lagos State University, Ojo. via Sculpture Section (Student), 13. Jombadi, Abiodun Dept. of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello Kwara State University, University, Malete, Kwara State. Zaria, Kaduna State. 14. Jombadi, Juliana 6. Ayodele, Vincent Kwara State University Dept. of Theatre Arts & Music Malete, Kwara State. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. 15. Jubril, Folorunsho 7. Bello, Rachael, Dept. of Ind’l Relations & Personnel Mgt, Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo. Lagos State University, Ojo. A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 7 6/17/2016 3:37:34 PM > viii < 16. Komolafe, Ayodele, 25. Oyegbade, Rasheed Iyanda, Dept. of Theatre Arts & Music, Dept. of English, Lagos State University, Ojo. Lagos State University, Ojo. 17. Lawal, Muhammed O. 26. Oyekan, Adeolu Oluwaseyi Dept. of Geography & Planning Dept. of Philosophy, Lagos State University, Ojo. Lagos State University, Ojo. 18. Moyo, Mpumelelo 27. Oyekunle, Adegboyega Midlands State University Dept. of Philosophy Zimbabwe. Lagos State University, Ojo. 19. Muraina, Ai. Maj. Gen. (Rtd.), 28. Sanni, Habeeb Abiodun Dilay Consult Ltd Abuja. Dept. of History & International Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo. 20. Ogunniyi, Michael Dare Dept. of Communication & Language Arts, 29. Sipeyiye, Macloud University of Ibadan, Oyo State. Dept. of Theology and Religious Studies, Midlands State University, Harare, 21. Ogunniyi, Olayemi Jacob Zimbabwe. Dept. of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, 30. Ubabudu, Mary, Oyo State. NASFA, Lagos. 21. Ojo, Akinloye 31. Udoh, Imelda, University of Georgia Dept. of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages Athens, Georgia, U.S.A. University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom. 23. Okoli, Ken, 32. Yakubu, Moses, Dept. of Fine Arts Kaduna State. Dept. of History & International Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Lagos State University, Ojo. Zaria, Kaduna State. 33. Yekini-Ajenifuja, Isaac, 24. Olusanya, Owolabi Gani Dept. of Theatre Arts & Music Dept. of History, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo. University of Ibadan, Oyo State. A4 SPECIAL new version EDITION Journal of Humanities copy.indd 8 6/17/2016 3:37:34 PM CONTENTS List of Contributors ..................................................................vii 1 (Re-) Engaging Indigenous African Languages and Oral Traditions for Intellectual Expansion and Innovation in the Humanities—Akinloye Ojo, PhD ....................1 2 When Even Gods Relocate: Probing the Limits of Theory and Practice of Humanistic Studies in Nigeria—Olutayo C. Adesina, PhD ......................................19 3 Protection and Promotion of Indigenous Nigerian languages as utility vessels of Indigenous Knowledge Systems—Imelda Udoh, PhD ...............................34 4 Indigenous Knowledge System: Towards Teaching Tourism and Tourist Attractive Places to Students in Geography in Nigeria—Muhammad O. Lawal ..................43 5 An Exploration of Forms from the Contemporary Conceptions of Omabe Tradition to Create Sculpture Installation—Ifeanyichiukwu Asogwa / Ken Okoli, PhD .............61 6 Ending Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe: Tapping into the Shona Religio-Cultural Resources—Macloud Sipeyiye ...................................................81 7 Indigenous Knowledge and the Artistic Expressions as Participatory in Community Development: A Study of Atunda-Olu Theatre for Development Experience —Ayodele M. Komolafe, PhD ....................................................94 8 Humanistic Traditions and Moral Decadence: A Study of Yeside’s “Eni Ayan” —Vincent A. Ayodele ..........................................................108 9 Knowledge, Politics and Development: Implications for Contemporary Africa —Adeolu Oluwaseyi Oyekan ...................................................117 10 Kosoko, Succession Politics in Lagos and Its Aftermath: A Historical Evaluation —Habeeb A. Sanni .............................................................135 11 Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS): A Sine Qua Non for Second-Language Learning for Sustainable National Development—Sylvester Idowu ..............................150 12 Indigenous Knowledge and Dress Meaning in the Preservation of Yoruba Culture —Adekoya–Odúntàn, Paulina Oyébowálé ........................................161