Meet AZEEZ ADEWALE WASIU, an Academic Staff of Lagos State University.
Yoruba Literature And Culture
Assistant Lecturer
Linguistics, African Languages and Communication Arts
At the Linguistics, African Languages And Communication Arts department office
Appointment on Visitation important
Topic: Ko Ko O Ro Iku Ni Nu Ewi Ifa
Description:
Death is a universal theme that transcends cultures and civilizations. In Yoruba culture, Ifa poetry is a rich and complex literary tradition that explores various aspects of human existence, including death. Ifa poetry, a cornerstone of Yoruba oral literature, offers profound insights into the Yoruba worldview, providing a unique perspective on mortality.
This study aims to explore the concept of death in Ifa poetry, examining how it is represented, interpreted, and negotiated.
This study will employ a qualitative research approach, utilizing a critical discourse analysis of selected Ifa poems. The poems will be sourced from existing literature and oral traditions. The analysis will focus on the linguistic, cultural, and philosophical themes related to death.
The study is expected to reveal the complexities and nuances of death in Ifa poetry, highlighting its cultural significance and philosophical implications. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of Yoruba perspectives on mortality.
This study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on Ifa poetry and Yoruba culture, providing insights into the cultural and philosophical dimensions of death. The findings will be relevant to scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in African literature, cultural studies, and thanatology. The study's outcomes will also inform the development of culturally sensitive approaches to death and dying.
| # | Certificate | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | M.A. (Yoruba Literature and Culture) | African Languages, Literature and Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University | 2016 |
Ko ko O ro Iku Ni nu Ewi Ifa
Death is a universal theme that transcends cultures and civilizations. In Yoruba culture, Ifa poetry is a rich and complex literary tradition that explores various aspects of human existence, including death. Ifa poetry, a cornerstone of Yoruba oral literature, offers profound insights into the Yoruba worldview, providing a unique perspective on mortality.
This study aims to explore the concept of death in Ifa poetry, examining how it is represented, interpreted, and negotiated.
This study will employ a qualitative research approach, utilizing a critical discourse analysis of selected Ifa poems. The poems will be sourced from existing literature and oral traditions. The analysis will focus on the linguistic, cultural, and philosophical themes related to death.
The study is expected to reveal the complexities and nuances of death in Ifa poetry, highlighting its cultural significance and philosophical implications. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of Yoruba perspectives on mortality.
This study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on Ifa poetry and Yoruba culture, providing insights into the cultural and philosophical dimensions of death. The findings will be relevant to scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in African literature, cultural studies, and thanatology. The study's outcomes will also inform the development of culturally sensitive approaches to death and dying.
AZEEZ WASIU is a Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Linguistics, African Languages and Communication Arts
AZEEZ has a M.A. in Yoruba Literature and Culture from African Languages, Literature and Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University
