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This book explores how modern Nigerian fiction is rooted in writers’ understanding of their identity and perception of Nigeria as a country and home. Surveying a broad range of authors and texts, the book shows how these fictionalized representations of Nigeria reveal authentic perceptions of Nigeria’s history and culture today. Many of the lessons in these works of literature provide cautionary tales and critiques of Nigeria, as well as an examination of the lasting impact of colonialism. Furthermore, the book presents the nation as both the framework and subject of its narrative. By conducting literary analyses of Nigerian fiction with historical reference points, this work demonstrates how Nigerian literature can convey profound themes and knowledge that resonates with audiences, teaching Nigerians and non-Nigerians about the colonial and postcolonial experience. The chapters cover topics on nationhood, women’s writing, postcolonial modernity, and Nigerian literature in the digital age.
Book Synopsis Nigerian Literary Imagination and the Nationhood Project by : Toyin Falola
Download or read book Nigerian Literary Imagination and the Nationhood Project written by Toyin Falola and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how modern Nigerian fiction is rooted in writers’ understanding of their identity and perception of Nigeria as a country and home. Surveying a broad range of authors and texts, the book shows how these fictionalized representations of Nigeria reveal authentic perceptions of Nigeria’s history and culture today. Many of the lessons in these works of literature provide cautionary tales and critiques of Nigeria, as well as an examination of the lasting impact of colonialism. Furthermore, the book presents the nation as both the framework and subject of its narrative. By conducting literary analyses of Nigerian fiction with historical reference points, this work demonstrates how Nigerian literature can convey profound themes and knowledge that resonates with audiences, teaching Nigerians and non-Nigerians about the colonial and postcolonial experience. The chapters cover topics on nationhood, women’s writing, postcolonial modernity, and Nigerian literature in the digital age.
Nation, Power and Dissidence in Third Generation Nigerian Poetry in English is a theoretical and analytical survey of the poetry that emerged in Nigeria in the 1980s. Hurt into poetry, the poets collectively raise aesthetics of resistance that dramatises the nationalist imagination bridging the gap between poetry and politics in Nigeria. The emerging generation of poetic voices raises an outcry against the repressive military regimes of the 1980s and 1990s. Ingrained in the tradition of protest literature in Africa, the third-generation poetry is presented here as part of the cultural struggles that unseat military despotism and envisage a democratic society.
Book Synopsis Nation, power and dissidence in third generation Nigerian poetry in English by : E. Egya
Download or read book Nation, power and dissidence in third generation Nigerian poetry in English written by E. Egya and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nation, Power and Dissidence in Third Generation Nigerian Poetry in English is a theoretical and analytical survey of the poetry that emerged in Nigeria in the 1980s. Hurt into poetry, the poets collectively raise aesthetics of resistance that dramatises the nationalist imagination bridging the gap between poetry and politics in Nigeria. The emerging generation of poetic voices raises an outcry against the repressive military regimes of the 1980s and 1990s. Ingrained in the tradition of protest literature in Africa, the third-generation poetry is presented here as part of the cultural struggles that unseat military despotism and envisage a democratic society.
"Nigerian Literature: Exploring Africa’s Vibrant Voices" is a captivating and immersive journey into the world of Nigerian literature. With its vibrant prose and evocative descriptions, this book brings to life the diverse and compelling narratives that have emerged from the heart of Africa's literary landscape. Step into the pages of this book and embark on an exploration of Nigerian literature, a tapestry of stories, voices, and experiences that reflect the rich tapestry of Nigerian culture. From the oral traditions passed down through generations to the modern works of acclaimed authors, the book guides readers through the evolution and significance of Nigerian literary traditions. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, "Nigerian Literature" unravels the complexities and nuances of Nigerian society, shedding light on the historical, political, and cultural influences that have shaped Nigerian literature. From the impact of colonialism to the struggles for independence, from the quest for cultural identity to the challenges of postcolonial nation-building, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the historical context in which Nigerian literature thrives. Immerse yourself in the vivid descriptions of Nigeria's landscapes, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene beauty of the Niger Delta and the vast savannahs of the north. Feel the pulse of Nigerian society as you explore the themes that resonate through its literature—identity, family, love, social justice, and the quest for meaning and belonging. Discover the iconic voices that have shaped Nigerian literature, from the trailblazing Chinua Achebe, whose seminal work "Things Fall Apart" brought African literature to the global stage, to the contemporary voices of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Helon Habila, and Ayobami Adebayo, whose works captivate readers with their lyrical prose and thought-provoking narratives. "Nigerian Literature" delves into the diverse genres that make up the Nigerian literary landscape, from the novel and poetry to the drama and oral traditions. Explore the richness of these literary forms and their ability to convey the complexities of Nigerian society, challenge dominant narratives, and inspire social change. But this book is more than just a literary exploration—it is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit. It shines a light on the triumphs and struggles of Nigerians, amplifying voices that have often been marginalized and bringing attention to the social issues that shape their lives. Whether you are a literature enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the vibrant narratives emerging from Nigeria, "Nigerian Literature: Exploring Africa’s Vibrant Voices" promises to captivate your imagination and expand your understanding of Nigerian culture and its profound contributions to the world of literature. Get ready to embark on a journey that will transport you to the heart of Nigeria's literary landscape, where the power of words knows no bounds.
Book Synopsis Nigerian Literature: Exploring Africa’s Vibrant Voices by : Young Akpasubi
Download or read book Nigerian Literature: Exploring Africa’s Vibrant Voices written by Young Akpasubi and published by Young Akpasubi. This book was released on 2023-06-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nigerian Literature: Exploring Africa’s Vibrant Voices" is a captivating and immersive journey into the world of Nigerian literature. With its vibrant prose and evocative descriptions, this book brings to life the diverse and compelling narratives that have emerged from the heart of Africa's literary landscape. Step into the pages of this book and embark on an exploration of Nigerian literature, a tapestry of stories, voices, and experiences that reflect the rich tapestry of Nigerian culture. From the oral traditions passed down through generations to the modern works of acclaimed authors, the book guides readers through the evolution and significance of Nigerian literary traditions. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, "Nigerian Literature" unravels the complexities and nuances of Nigerian society, shedding light on the historical, political, and cultural influences that have shaped Nigerian literature. From the impact of colonialism to the struggles for independence, from the quest for cultural identity to the challenges of postcolonial nation-building, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the historical context in which Nigerian literature thrives. Immerse yourself in the vivid descriptions of Nigeria's landscapes, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene beauty of the Niger Delta and the vast savannahs of the north. Feel the pulse of Nigerian society as you explore the themes that resonate through its literature—identity, family, love, social justice, and the quest for meaning and belonging. Discover the iconic voices that have shaped Nigerian literature, from the trailblazing Chinua Achebe, whose seminal work "Things Fall Apart" brought African literature to the global stage, to the contemporary voices of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Helon Habila, and Ayobami Adebayo, whose works captivate readers with their lyrical prose and thought-provoking narratives. "Nigerian Literature" delves into the diverse genres that make up the Nigerian literary landscape, from the novel and poetry to the drama and oral traditions. Explore the richness of these literary forms and their ability to convey the complexities of Nigerian society, challenge dominant narratives, and inspire social change. But this book is more than just a literary exploration—it is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit. It shines a light on the triumphs and struggles of Nigerians, amplifying voices that have often been marginalized and bringing attention to the social issues that shape their lives. Whether you are a literature enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the vibrant narratives emerging from Nigeria, "Nigerian Literature: Exploring Africa’s Vibrant Voices" promises to captivate your imagination and expand your understanding of Nigerian culture and its profound contributions to the world of literature. Get ready to embark on a journey that will transport you to the heart of Nigeria's literary landscape, where the power of words knows no bounds.
Book Synopsis Contemporary Nigerian Literature by : Biodun Jeyifo
Download or read book Contemporary Nigerian Literature written by Biodun Jeyifo and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Eco-Critical Literature: Regreening African Landscapescritically examines the representations, constructions, and imaginings of the relationship between the human and non-human worlds in contemporary African literature and culture. It offers innovative, incisive, and critical perspectives on the importance of sustaining a symbiotic relationship between humans and their environment. The book thus carries African scholarship beyond the mere analysis of themes and style to ethical and activist roles of literature having an impact on readers and the public. It is a scholarship geared towards rectifying ecological imbalance that is prevalent in many parts of the continent that forms the setting, context, and thematic discourse of the works or authors studied in this book. Besides sensitizing the African readership to the need for the restoration of harmony between man and the environment, this book equally aims to further familiarize scholars and students working on African literature and culture with the theoretical concerns of eco-criticism.
Book Synopsis Eco-critical Literature by : Ogaga Okuyade
Download or read book Eco-critical Literature written by Ogaga Okuyade and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2013 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eco-Critical Literature: Regreening African Landscapescritically examines the representations, constructions, and imaginings of the relationship between the human and non-human worlds in contemporary African literature and culture. It offers innovative, incisive, and critical perspectives on the importance of sustaining a symbiotic relationship between humans and their environment. The book thus carries African scholarship beyond the mere analysis of themes and style to ethical and activist roles of literature having an impact on readers and the public. It is a scholarship geared towards rectifying ecological imbalance that is prevalent in many parts of the continent that forms the setting, context, and thematic discourse of the works or authors studied in this book. Besides sensitizing the African readership to the need for the restoration of harmony between man and the environment, this book equally aims to further familiarize scholars and students working on African literature and culture with the theoretical concerns of eco-criticism.
This dissertation, Grand Visions: Nationhood and Citizenship in Postcolonial Nigeria, investigates the postcolonial dynamics of citizenship and nation-building in Nigeria. In Grand Visions, I argue that Britain, Nigeria's colonizers, invented Nigeria to be a corporation, not a nation; and because of this, postcolonial Nigerian leaders have to devise malleable strategies to imagine a nation and constitute citizenship from the invention they inherited from Britain. One of those strategies, I argue, is the production and circulation of grand discourses of nationhood and belonging through investments in mega infrastructures and foreign policy interventions. This strategy enables Nigerian leaders to constitute a modern nation out of Nigeria and project it as the "hope of the black race" in the mind of Nigerians and the world. On the other hand, I examine discourses in vernacular spaces that Nigerians employ to (re)negotiate and resist their leaders' visions of the nation. Chapter One ("Building Babel...") and Chapter Two ("Conceptual Clarifications...") introduce the concepts and theories that underpin this project. In Chapter Three, "Giant of Africa...," I foreground how Nigeria leverages its geographic and demographic size to produce and circulate "mega rhetoric" of giantness and leadership of Nigeria as the destined leader of the black race. The chapter builds on scholarship in constitutive rhetoric to examine "constitutive visions" of nationhood in Nigeria's postcolonial foreign policy. By focusing on foreign policy, I extend the tools of constitutive rhetorical analysis to an often-ignored (in rhetorical studies) but commonplace domain of nation-building: foreign policy. Furthermore, by investigating the dynamics of national identity formation in postcolonial Nigeria, I propose a rethink of "constitutive invitation." I argue that identity-constituting discourses (such as foreign policy statements) in heterogenous societies like Nigeria are not always targeted at "subjects" with a "shared history, motives, and a telos," as it is often imagined by rhetorical scholars. Chapter Four, "Constitutive Development..." highlights the fascination with developmental rhetoric in postcolonial Nigeria and underscores how the desire to create a national identity often translates into grand visions of development and infrastructure. This chapter argues that development in postcolonial Nigeria is both a metaphor and material to suggest progress and modernity. The chapter builds on the analysis of the built environment and speeches from Nigerian leaders. Here, I conclude that built spaces are rhetorical, especially in the work of postcolonial nation-building and defining notions of citizenship, because they have the communicative power to trigger a social imaginary of the nation as one in people's minds-spaces have the power to make people believe that they are a part of something bigger. Chapter Five, "(Un)making the Giant...," investigates constitutive identification and disidentification. Specifically, it examines the alternative spaces (pirate radios, Internet, protest grounds, etc.) where citizens respond to and renegotiate state-owned narratives about what it means to be a Nigerian. Here, I analyze the rhetorical practices of Nigerians in alternative spaces to reveal how they are questioning and renegotiating state-owned notions of nationhood and citizenship. This chapter also highlights how the Nigerian State identifies individuals and groups that resist the dominant narratives of nationhood. This chapter ultimately argues that alternative spaces that are out of state control enable Nigerians to perform citizenship in their own way and resist government ideas of the nation. Ultimately, in Grand Vision, I make two contributions to rhetorical studies and citizenship studies. First, I extend the conversations on the need for rhetoricians to expand the breadth of the field by applying the tools of rhetoric to realities in non-western rhetorical traditions. Second, I note that for postcolonial societies like Nigeria with huge ethnic and geographic diversity, the process of defining citizenship and nation-building is a difficult one. Such a process often contradicts popular notions of citizenship and nation-building and relies on the plasticity of rhetoric. This plasticity, I conclude, affords postcolonial African states and their citizens opportunities to re/imagine notions of citizenship and nationhood.
Book Synopsis Grand Visions by : Olagbenro Michael Oladipo
Download or read book Grand Visions written by Olagbenro Michael Oladipo and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, Grand Visions: Nationhood and Citizenship in Postcolonial Nigeria, investigates the postcolonial dynamics of citizenship and nation-building in Nigeria. In Grand Visions, I argue that Britain, Nigeria's colonizers, invented Nigeria to be a corporation, not a nation; and because of this, postcolonial Nigerian leaders have to devise malleable strategies to imagine a nation and constitute citizenship from the invention they inherited from Britain. One of those strategies, I argue, is the production and circulation of grand discourses of nationhood and belonging through investments in mega infrastructures and foreign policy interventions. This strategy enables Nigerian leaders to constitute a modern nation out of Nigeria and project it as the "hope of the black race" in the mind of Nigerians and the world. On the other hand, I examine discourses in vernacular spaces that Nigerians employ to (re)negotiate and resist their leaders' visions of the nation. Chapter One ("Building Babel...") and Chapter Two ("Conceptual Clarifications...") introduce the concepts and theories that underpin this project. In Chapter Three, "Giant of Africa...," I foreground how Nigeria leverages its geographic and demographic size to produce and circulate "mega rhetoric" of giantness and leadership of Nigeria as the destined leader of the black race. The chapter builds on scholarship in constitutive rhetoric to examine "constitutive visions" of nationhood in Nigeria's postcolonial foreign policy. By focusing on foreign policy, I extend the tools of constitutive rhetorical analysis to an often-ignored (in rhetorical studies) but commonplace domain of nation-building: foreign policy. Furthermore, by investigating the dynamics of national identity formation in postcolonial Nigeria, I propose a rethink of "constitutive invitation." I argue that identity-constituting discourses (such as foreign policy statements) in heterogenous societies like Nigeria are not always targeted at "subjects" with a "shared history, motives, and a telos," as it is often imagined by rhetorical scholars. Chapter Four, "Constitutive Development..." highlights the fascination with developmental rhetoric in postcolonial Nigeria and underscores how the desire to create a national identity often translates into grand visions of development and infrastructure. This chapter argues that development in postcolonial Nigeria is both a metaphor and material to suggest progress and modernity. The chapter builds on the analysis of the built environment and speeches from Nigerian leaders. Here, I conclude that built spaces are rhetorical, especially in the work of postcolonial nation-building and defining notions of citizenship, because they have the communicative power to trigger a social imaginary of the nation as one in people's minds-spaces have the power to make people believe that they are a part of something bigger. Chapter Five, "(Un)making the Giant...," investigates constitutive identification and disidentification. Specifically, it examines the alternative spaces (pirate radios, Internet, protest grounds, etc.) where citizens respond to and renegotiate state-owned narratives about what it means to be a Nigerian. Here, I analyze the rhetorical practices of Nigerians in alternative spaces to reveal how they are questioning and renegotiating state-owned notions of nationhood and citizenship. This chapter also highlights how the Nigerian State identifies individuals and groups that resist the dominant narratives of nationhood. This chapter ultimately argues that alternative spaces that are out of state control enable Nigerians to perform citizenship in their own way and resist government ideas of the nation. Ultimately, in Grand Vision, I make two contributions to rhetorical studies and citizenship studies. First, I extend the conversations on the need for rhetoricians to expand the breadth of the field by applying the tools of rhetoric to realities in non-western rhetorical traditions. Second, I note that for postcolonial societies like Nigeria with huge ethnic and geographic diversity, the process of defining citizenship and nation-building is a difficult one. Such a process often contradicts popular notions of citizenship and nation-building and relies on the plasticity of rhetoric. This plasticity, I conclude, affords postcolonial African states and their citizens opportunities to re/imagine notions of citizenship and nationhood.
This special issue focuses on literary texts by African writers in which the protagonist returns to his/her 'original' or ancestral 'home' in Africa from other parts of the world. Ideas of return - intentional and actual - have been a consistent feature of the literature of Africa and the African diaspora: from Equiano's autobiography in 1789 to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 novel 'Americanah'. African literature has represented returnees in a range of locations and dislocations including having a sense of belonging, being alienated in a country they can no longer recognize, or experiencing a multiple sense of place. Contributors, writing on literature from the 1970s to the present, examine the extent to which the original place can be reclaimed with or without renegotiations of 'home'. Articles on Nuruddin Farah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Pede Hollist, Ayi Kwei Amah, Dinaw Mengestu, Benjamin Kwakye. Interview with Tendai Huchu. Featured Articles by Bernth Lindfors, Eustace Palmer & Helen Chukwuma. Literary supplement : four poems by Tsitsi Ella Jaji .
Book Synopsis Politics & Social Justice by : Ernest Emenyo̲nu
Download or read book Politics & Social Justice written by Ernest Emenyo̲nu and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2014 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special issue focuses on literary texts by African writers in which the protagonist returns to his/her 'original' or ancestral 'home' in Africa from other parts of the world. Ideas of return - intentional and actual - have been a consistent feature of the literature of Africa and the African diaspora: from Equiano's autobiography in 1789 to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 novel 'Americanah'. African literature has represented returnees in a range of locations and dislocations including having a sense of belonging, being alienated in a country they can no longer recognize, or experiencing a multiple sense of place. Contributors, writing on literature from the 1970s to the present, examine the extent to which the original place can be reclaimed with or without renegotiations of 'home'. Articles on Nuruddin Farah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Pede Hollist, Ayi Kwei Amah, Dinaw Mengestu, Benjamin Kwakye. Interview with Tendai Huchu. Featured Articles by Bernth Lindfors, Eustace Palmer & Helen Chukwuma. Literary supplement : four poems by Tsitsi Ella Jaji .
Literature remains one of the few disciplines that reflect the experiences, sensibility, worldview, and living realities of its people. Contemporary African literature captures the African experience in history and politics in a multiplicity of ways. Politics itself has come to intersect and impact on most, if not all, aspects of the African reality. This relationship of literature with African people’s lives and condition forms the setting of this study. Tanure Ojaide’s Indigeneity, Globalization, and African Literature: Personally Speaking belongs with a well-established tradition of personal reflections on literature by African creative writer-critics. Ojaide’s contribution brings to the table the perspective of what is now recognized as a “second generation” writer, a poet, and a concerned citizen of Nigeria’s Niger Delta area.
Book Synopsis Indigeneity, Globalization, and African Literature by : Tanure Ojaide
Download or read book Indigeneity, Globalization, and African Literature written by Tanure Ojaide and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature remains one of the few disciplines that reflect the experiences, sensibility, worldview, and living realities of its people. Contemporary African literature captures the African experience in history and politics in a multiplicity of ways. Politics itself has come to intersect and impact on most, if not all, aspects of the African reality. This relationship of literature with African people’s lives and condition forms the setting of this study. Tanure Ojaide’s Indigeneity, Globalization, and African Literature: Personally Speaking belongs with a well-established tradition of personal reflections on literature by African creative writer-critics. Ojaide’s contribution brings to the table the perspective of what is now recognized as a “second generation” writer, a poet, and a concerned citizen of Nigeria’s Niger Delta area.
Exploring the idea of a ‘Global Africa’, this book examines how African literary and cultural productions have changed due to the social and political influences brought about by increased globalisation. A variety of European theoretical concepts are applied to Africa, demonstrating the universality of the African experience.
Book Synopsis Literature and Culture in Global Africa by : Tanure Ojaide
Download or read book Literature and Culture in Global Africa written by Tanure Ojaide and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the idea of a ‘Global Africa’, this book examines how African literary and cultural productions have changed due to the social and political influences brought about by increased globalisation. A variety of European theoretical concepts are applied to Africa, demonstrating the universality of the African experience.
Book Synopsis Nationalism in Okigbo's Poetry by : Dubem Okafor
Download or read book Nationalism in Okigbo's Poetry written by Dubem Okafor and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
