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Yoruba chanters\u27 performance strategies
No full textAs the origin of oral literature, Africa houses outspoken communities who express their beliefs, thoughts and ideas laced with the long-age experience, knowledge and wisdom of the forefathers through oral performance – chanting. However, the strategies employed in chanting as a genre of Yoruba oral literature have not been well explicated in existing literature. Hence, this study attempted a critical examination of the various components of oral performance often employed by oral artists in chanting performances. This paper is qualitative research which employs a descriptive analysis of the strategies (also known as learning materials) employed in chanting. Eight (8) poems and dialogue were randomly selected from different forms of chants like ifá chant, èdá, ìjálá, ijuba, oríkì, rárà among others due to their general relevance and usage to examine the presence of these strategies. A random sampling technique was adopted for the study. Findings show that effective use of these learning materials such as confidence, voice, common sense, memorization, shyness, paying homage, singing, humour, and lineage appraisal enriches Yorùbá chanting performance and promotes cultural heritage. This study concludes that chanting, with its strategies, is an effective tool for teaching Yoruba literature, serves as an effective instructional communication tool and draws users to the ambience of their familiar environment
Teachers must collapse the bridge of guidance and sustain the bridge of collaboration: My take for the World Teachers’ Day 2024
Get PDFInhibition of biofilm production by lactobacillus SPP from dental caries using Azadirachta indica
Get PDFBiofilm is a matrix formed by microorganisms due to the secretion of exopolymeric substances. Lactobacillus is a gram positive rod shape bacteria, it causes dental caries and has the ability of forming biofilms. Azadiratcha indica (neem plant) is a fast growing plants used in traditional medicines and has antimicrobial activities. This study aimed at the determination of inhibitory activities of Azadirachta indica on biofilm production by Lactobacillus spp. The phytochemical extraction was done using cold maceration method. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Sub-Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (Sub-MIC) were evaluated using micro broth dilution method. The biofilm and antibiofilm determination were done using the crystal violet assay. Results from the study showed that neem Leafs and stem contain tannins, saponins, phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids and cardenoloids. Lactobacillus spp is a positive biofilm former (Moderate biofilm) with 0.201 mean optical density (OD) value at 620 nm. Sub-MIC for Leaf ethanolic extract (LAE), Leaf aqueous extract (LEE), Stem ethanolic extract (SAE), and stem aqueous extract (SEE) against Lactobacillus spp was at 0.78 mg/mL, 0.20 mg/mL, 0.78 mg/mL, and 0.39 mg/mL respectively. The LEE, SAE, and SEE inhibited biofilm production from moderate biofilm former at 0.201 to a weak biofilm former at 0.121, 0.140, and 0.093 mean OD value at 620nm respectively. A. indica inhibited biofilm production of Lactobacillus spp this might be due to phytochemical compounds present. Neem plants may be combined with antibiotics to improve effectiveness in treatment of dental caries and plaques
Collaborative skills among teachers at the schools as a predictor of their teaching performance in public secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe paper studied collaborative skills among teachers at the schools as a predictor of their teaching accomplishment in public secondary schooling in Delta State, Nigeria. 2 research questions and 2 null hypotheses raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey design was embraced. The population of this study consists of all 11,125 teachers distributed over the 477 public secondary schools in Delta State, out of which 390 teachers representing 5.32% of the population were used as respondents. A structured questionnaires titled: Teachers’ Collaborative Skills for Job Performance Questionnaire was used to obtain data from the field. The reliability coefficients of the instruments (Social Interaction for Job Performance and Positive Interdependence for Job Performance, had 0.79 and 0.80, respectively were determined using Cronbach Alpha Statistics. mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions and the null hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance using z-test statistics. Findings revealed that teachers’ social interaction for job performance and positive interdependence for job performance will improve and guarantee job performance in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria and these were found to be significant at 0.05 level of significance; Based on the findings of the study, and the discussions on them, it was concluded that appropriate teacher’s collaborative skills will improve and guarantee effective job performance, it was recommended among others that to enhance further interrelationship, teachers should set up a collective goal, create recompenses for their success, and split the work-force of the conveyance of instruction
Digital performances and sexual objectification: Rethinking Mr. Macaroni’s concept of entertainment
Get PDFDigital performances have been remarkably influenced by the convergence of arts and technology which has recorded very significant breakthrough in the world of entertainment. Performances have grown beyond traditional spaces on account of the instrumentality of the electronic and interactive nature of social media, curtsey of the ever improving and innovating wonders of the electronic and digital revolution. The emerging concern of this study revolves around the degree of sexual objectification in Nigerian digital performances; interrogating how digital performances reference women within set roles, objectify them and offer objectified generalised opinions. This study leans on feminists’ criticism and digital media theories to present a nuanced study of selected Mr. Macaroni’s performances. The study adopts qualitative content analysis to examine the selected performances. The findings of this study reveal that digital performances employ humour as a platform for conveying objectification. Interlaced beneath the entertaining frontals of these humour filled performances are deep rooted objectifying statements. A thorough analysis of these productions resolve that each fit very snugly into the Marxist approach to capitalism which is seen as a system of dominance and oppression and in this case, focused on women. The performances could be described as digitally infused capsules of objectifying aesthetics, with turgid reflexivity and selfish deconstructionist panorama
The effect of capital adequacy on the financial performance of micro finance institutions in Bamenda, Cameroon
Get PDFThe concept of investment performance is gaining momentum globally, particularly in view of the present-day financial climate and the status of the world economy. The sustainability issues related to Micro Finance institutions\u27 operations are of concern to business owners and managers worldwide, as it helps them fulfil their obligations on time and enhances economic viability and shareholder value. For this reason, the purpose of this research is to determine how capital adequacy affects the financial performance of micro finance institutions in Bamenda, Cameroon. For the study, secondary panel data was gathered from 8-Category 1 MFIs in total between 2018 and 2022. This research focused on Cameroonian category One Mirco Finance Institutions, with a focus on Bamenda, the birthplace of the country\u27s credit union movement. As a result of some OLS assumptions being broken, the data was analyzed using the panel corrected standard errors according to Beck and Katz. The findings show that capital adequacy is a positive and statistically significant predictor of the financial performance of MFIs in Bamenda, Cameroon. Thus, it was suggested that Micro Finance Institutions should tackle new funding sources in their strategic plans, as well as mainstream credit unions\u27 non-profit-making aspect into their daily business activities. Since the socio-political crisis in the North West and South West Regions has impacted these regions\u27 businesses negatively there is a decreased ability and desire to save, which means that these institutions\u27 activities should be more focused on crisis-related funding sources such as donations and sponsors for crisis related projects such as humanitarian and crisis recovery project
Umumaro w’Ibisigo by’Ubuse: Indyoheshabirayi ya Myr Alexis Kagame
Get PDFAlexis Kagame is a strong pillar of Rwandan literary writers and poets in Rwanda. He wrote many literary works and varied in genres although he seemed to focus on poetry and philosophy. His poems include Inganji Karinga, Isoko y’amajyambere, Umulilimbyi wa Nyilibiremwa. He also compiled others’ works, for example Iyo wiriwe nta rungu and Icara nkumare irungu. Alexis Kagame is the one who developed tangibly a satirical poetry in Rwandan literature. Long time ago, Rwandans had their style of teaching, punishing and advising their descendants through different literary works especially oral literature. They used different techniques such as gestures, body language and language using proverbs, poems and songs, tongue tuisters, and others but orally. The general objective of this paper is to find out the contribution of poems of Alexis Kagame to Rwandan culture in his poem Indyoheshabirayi. As far as the methodology is concerned, the study used literary criticism techniques to help the researcher in literary analysis and find out the contribution of Indyoheshabirayi to the Rwandan culture. The findings of the study revealed that poems contribute to the improvement of Rwandan culture. The way the pig was considered and how it was called as allegorical meaning with wrong and bad names is the evidence of its contribution to Rwandan culture and how the poet Alexis Kagame has contributed to Rwandan culture. The results of this research showed that the chiefs were cool and full of happiness rather than being angry at the use of satire found in Indyoheshabirayi
The Swynnerton Plan: Lessons from Kenya’s colonial agricultural policy
Get PDFThis article reviews the Swynnerton Plan from 1954, which was devised by the colonial government to address the grievances of African farmers in rural areas. The main objective of the Plan was to shift the focus from large-scale European farming to profitable small-scale African agriculture. The purpose of this review was to draw lessons from the past to propose policy recommendations for a sustainable agricultural sector in Kenya. In order to gather and analyse data, this paper conducted a descriptive literature review. The findings indicate that studying the Swynnerton Plan can offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of past approaches in shaping the current and future landscape of agriculture in Kenya. The implementation of the Swynnerton Plan brought significant changes to African agriculture during colonial period. If a similar transformative policy initiative is developed and put into action, Kenya has the potential to not only attain food self-sufficiency but also emerge as a major agricultural exporter, thereby fostering sustainable growth. This research adds to the existing literature emphasising the importance of exploring historical patterns to guide effective decision-making for the present and future. A historical viewpoint can enable policymakers in the agricultural sector to comprehend current challenges with enhanced clarity
HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and testing: knowledge, attitude and practice among University of Lagos undergraduates
Get PDFVoluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is widely recognized as a critical strategy in the global fight against the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The main objective of this study investigate "HIV/Voluntary Counseling and Testing: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among the University of Lagos Undergraduates. Specific objectives investigated the relationship between the level of awareness and usage of VCT, determined the relationship between religion and attitude to VCT, established the relationship between religion and attitude to VCT, and ascertained the relationship between age and usage of VCT. 150 respondents were chosen by simple random and accidental sampling, and data were collected by administering questionnaires to them. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15.0 was used for analysis. The results revealed that the majority of participants (63.3%) had heard about Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) and that the mass media was the primary source of information, followed by friends, colleagues, seminars, and educational institutions. A small percentage of respondents (22.2%) had undergone VCT based on recommendations. The majority of participants believed that those who have undergone VCT may be perceived as being HIV-positive or promiscuous. The results of this study have implications for counseling by way of expanding the number of accessible centers and stepping up VCT campaigns, and education
Language of power and control: A masculinist analysis of rape in Benjamin Séhene’s Le Feu Sous La Soutane
Get PDFThis paper examines the language of power and control in Benjamin Séhene’s Le Feu Sous la Soutane, through a masculinist lens. The paper focuses on how rape is portrayed as an act of dominance and authority where language is used as a tool of power and control. The aim of this research is to examine the subtleties of sexual violence within the text and explore the role of patriarchal language in reinforcing acts of domination. The objective is to reveal how linguistic expressions in Le Feu Sous la Soutane contribute to the perpetuation of toxic masculinity and institutionalized oppression through a close examination of the narrative. Using a thematic analysis method, the research employed a critical masculinist analysis approach to expose the underlying power dynamics, by dissecting the language and dialogue within the text. This approach allows for a distinct examination of how gendered language enables cruelty, authority, and the marginalization of victims. The findings reveal that Séhene’s work demonstrates the convoluted system of power relations in which language is used as a weapon of compulsion to sustain gendered violence. The novel reveals the complicity of institutional structures, particularly religious ones, in fortifying these dynamics. The study concludes drawn suggestively, that Séhene’s work not only draw attention to the pervasive nature of male dominance but also challenges the reader to confront the implications of such power dynamics in real-world structures. This research adds to larger discussions on gender, power, and justice in literature and society by highlighting these control mechanisms