Browsing by Author "Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju"

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    Colour Syncronisation in Stage Designs
    (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, 2016) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
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    Costume and Make-Up as Indispensable Arts in Theatre Practice
    (Department of Theatre and Media Studies, 2008) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
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    Costume and Make-up Practice in Contemporary Nigerian Theatre
    (Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization, 2006) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
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    Evolutionary Trends of Make-up Art in Western Theatre
    (The Department of Theatre Studies, Methodist University College, Ghana & University of Ilorin, 2017) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
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    Historical Perspective of Costume and Make-up in Nigerian Theatre
    (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, 2005) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
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    The History and Theatricality of Aruta Spirit Possession among Owe People in Kabba, Kogi State Nigeria
    (College of Humanities, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2011) Lewu, Mary Alaba Yetunde; Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
    This paper focuses on the 'Aruta' spirit possession that is prevalent among the Owe people of Kabba in the North-Eastern Yorubaland. An Aruta is a woman believed to be possessed by the spirit of the dead titled men and powerful women in the society hence, the assumes the powerful fatherly role of the deceased when possessed. To this end, this paper examines the historical antecedent of the aforementioned spirit possession as well as the theatrical content of its ritualistic manifestations. It therefore concludes that although the influence of Christianity and Western education has reduced the frequency and importance of Aruta, its invaluable relevance and cultural significance have not been totally eroded among the participant communities till date.
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    Indigenous Decorated Fabric Production using Jatropha curcas and Indigofera tinctora Dyes
    (Society for the Conservation of Phytofuels and Sciences, 2016) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju; Awosika, B.I.
    Over the years. various scientific researchers have revealed that Jatropha curcas and Indigofera tinctora are plants with variety of uses in different spheres of human endeavours but not much research has been done on its use in textile industry. This study examines the use of Jatropha curcas and Indigo/era tinctore in the production of Indigenous fabric for the benefit of the society. Jatropha curcas dye was obtained from the stem and leaves of the plant while the dye of Indlgofera tinctora was obtained from the stem. The extraction method stages were procedural using different mordants to discover variations in hues and colour fastness qualities in the products. The result revealed that chemicals such as indicine. saponin and tannin are the properties that impart colour fastness in fabric in these plants and that the production is economically cost effective. It could be concluded that government and various entrepreneurs should be encouraged to use the new innovation in the textile industry for the socio-economic growth and development of this nation .
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    PROMOTING NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE COSTUME AND MAKE-UP OF DUROLADIPO'S OBAKÒ SO PRODUCTION
    (Centre for Language Studies and Generic Development Universiti Malaysia Kelantan., 2020-04) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
    ABSTRACT Culture is a dynamic phenomenon that can be regarded as the ways of living built up by a group of people overtime and transmitted from one generation to another. This points to the fact that, culture varies from one society to another. Unfortunately, the cultural practices of many societies across the globe have been eroded through acculturation and other militating factors leading to partial neglect or total extinction of such cultural heritage in the affected societies. To this end, this paper adopted analytical, historical and descriptive research methods through primary and secondary data to highlight theatrical parlance as cogent platform of cultural revival and transmission in the society by examining the role of theatre costume and make-up in reviving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Nigerian people in the production of Duro Ladipo's Oba Kòso. Among other findings, the study revealed that the message of the production was creatively harnessed and effectively transmitted to the audience through the articulated theatrical elements because they artistically and aesthetically characterised the actors and projected the rich cultural history of the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria to audience through the trademark of their cultural heritage exemplified in indigenous fabrics, bead works, hair styles, cosmetic products amongst others. The paper therefore recommended that the aforementioned artifacts should be revamped, preserved and promoted for local and international use so as to cater for the cultural, social and economic needs of the Nigerian people and attract cultural tourism through the exportation of these goods to other countries. Keywords: Promotion; Culture; Theatre; Costume; Make-up
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    The Socio Cultural Significance of Music in Fulani Bolorunduro Marriage Ceremony of Ilorin, Kwara State
    (Department of Sociology, Kaduna State University, 2018) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju; Popoola, Abimbola Adedoyin
    In Nigeria, music has become a cardinal cultural aspect of marriage ceremonies across the country because the conjugal solemnization of the union of man and wife is a performance art that utilizes musical context to entrench its activities, this indicates that music is an integral aspect of societal framework and a window into the cultural nuances and practices of the Nigerian people. To that extent, this reflects that music is enshrined with some taxonomy functions that are capable of influencing many positive social cultural influences and responses within and outside the community it is performed. In order to validate this submission, this study examines the socio-cultural values of music in the marriage ceremony of Fulani Bolorunduro community in Ilorin south local government area of Kwara state, Nigeria. Analytical, descriptive and ethnographic methods were employed with data drawn from interviews, library and internet materials. The findings reveal that the music in Bolorunduro community is a product of cultural interaction between the Fulani nomads and the North Africa Arabs. It further highlights that the socio-cultural values of music within the highlighted society transcend communal unity, integration and participation to embrace cultural transmission, entertainment and therapeutic functions to mention a few. It then conclude that the role of music when consciously employed is beyond aesthetics appeal and entertainment dexterity alone and recommend that more research should be conducted on Nigeria musical history for the rejuvenation and sustainable development of Nigeria cultural history and heritage.
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    Spirituality, Aesthetics and Cultural Feminism of Obitun Festival amongst the Ondo People of South-Western Nigeria
    (Department of History, Kaduna State University, 2013) Briget, Itunu Awosika; Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju
    Culture and tradition in any human group are intertwined issues than separated and both determine not only the positive growth but identities of people, societies and even civilizations. In most of African societies, the influence of Western culture has made most of traditions, cultures and festivals to become jettisoned irrespective of their immeasurable values. This paper discusses Obitun traditional festival in Ondo, South-western to bringing to limelight, the historical, spiritual and aesthetic importance of its usage for mass initiation of maidens into womanhood. The spiritual efficacy of the annual festival to ward off infertility, miscarriages and youth mortality after appeasing the Obitun goddess at Augo and the aesthetic use of costume and make-up are all enunciated in the paper. An analysis of the importance of the items of costume and make-up used by the Obitun, her Apeto during the twelve-day festival is also analysed. The theatrical constituents of special drumming, singing and rhythmic dance steps and the peculiar decorations are also listed. The paper, which is both a cultural and theatrical study of an important ceremony to showcasing the virtues in Yoruba traditions, observes and concludes that Obitun festival has more to its celebration than mere cultural dances and posits that the practice, which is now moribund, be rejuvenated, protected and preserved.
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    Theatre Costume Management and Climate Change in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, 2015) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju; Olanrewaju, R. Mojisola
    In the theatre, film and television productions, costume designs are given a pride of place as an integral aspect of play production process. They are personally worn by the actors in the portrayal of their characterization to the audience. Hence, without the appropriate use of costumes the central message or the whole essence of a performance may be totally lost to the spectators. In the light of this observation, conscientious and strategic management of costumes are adopted by costumes designers. But interestingly, the role of climate must not be under emphasized because it can make or mar the management process; hence, the impact of climate change on theatre costume management is examined in this study. The only two recognized theatre outfits in Kwara State that manage costumes were used as case studies. Opinions of the users and costumiers were sampled on their perception about climate change and its effect on costume management. Rainfall has been identified as one of the two major climate change index after temperature in the tropics (Ayoade, 2004). Monthly rainfall data was collected from the archive of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency Oshodi for a period of 51 years which spanned between 1962 and 2012 to study trend. The two major seasons of Kwara State were regrouped into their weather types and the opinions of the respondents on the weather type that is most vulnerable to costume management identified. Means and percentages were used to produce a quantitative summary which was tabulated. The prediction of rainfall pattern through year 2042 was made. The implications of the findings on the theatre costume management were emphasized. Suggestions and recommendation were made on the efficient management of costume fabrics against climatic hazards.
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    Traditional Religion among the Owe People
    (Department of History & Int'l Studies, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 2014) Shuaib, Shadiat Olapeju; Lewu, M.A.Y.
    From time immemorial, Africans have celebrated various traditional festivals as part of their religious activities. That is why Chinua Achebe' noted that culture as a way of life plays a prominent role in the cultural and religious life of Africans. Owe (Kabba) people are no exception. In the light of this fact, this paper seeks to shed light on the Aboh Egungun, masquerade festival celebrated annually by some Owe(Kabba) people of Kogi State in North-eastern Nigeria since 1900. Using both primary and secondary sources, the study takes a cursory historical and theatrical look at the various processes of the Aboh festival including the different Egungun masquerades, their colourful costumes, dance steps, dramatic expressions and general aesthetic qualities. It discovered that the Aboh Egungun festival serves as a unifying factor among the owe people as all and sundry troupe out to Ala, the open field where performances are usually held. In addition, despite the religious connotation, spectators are entertained and enlightened. The study concludes that despite the influence of Western education and foreign religions, the festival remains an important cultural festival even in the 21st century because of its significant contributions to the socio-cultural and religious development of Owe society. As it is celebrated every December, it is hoped that with some modifications, its tourism potential could be enormous.