Browsing by Author "Shuaib Shadiat Olapeju"

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    An Assessment of the Costume Design of Yolanda Okereke in Craig Freimond’s Blood Sisters
    (Published by Zain Publications Stockholm, Sweden., 2025-04) Shuaib Shadiat Olapeju; Olanrewaju Itunuoluwa Tolulope
    Abstract: Costume design is a pivotal visual element in a cinematic narrative. It serves as a visual language that communicates character traits, thematic concerns, and cultural nuances to the audience. Thus, costume represents the artistic and visual interpretation of a film. As one of the most noticeable elements on screen, it offers the audience a direct connection to the characters role in a film. To this end, this paper critically examines the costume designs of Yolanda Okereke in Blood Sisters in order to uncover the creative and technical techniques that she used to shape the visual identities of the characters and the themes in the film. This paper adopts a qualitative research method, supported by descriptive and analytical tools. Primary data are drawn from interview with the highlighted costume designer in order to reveal her creative and conceptual techniques in costume design of the aforementioned film. In addition, secondary data are derived from scholarly journals, articles, books and online resources. The theoretical lens of Affective Materialism by Giuliana Burno is also employed to foreground the paper. This findings reveal that, the costume designer of Blood Sisters creatively designed the costumes to reflect the characterisation and cultural heritage of characters to the audience. The costume designer uses her creative inventiveness to manipulate the elements and principles of design to add depth and meaning to the characterisation of the film. It is also discovers that the costume designer used costumes to convey social status and power dynamics among the characters to the audience. This study therefore concludes that the costume designer does not only enhance visual storytelling but also contributes significantly to character development, cultural authenticity and audience engagement in the film. This paper then recommends that costume designers should keep in mind the elements and principles of costume designs in their design concepts in line with global best practices. Also, that, Nollywood film industry, and tertiary institutions where costume designs are taught should organise trainings and workshops for students, costume designers among others, so that they can be properly trained in the art of costume design. Keywords: Assessment, Costume design, Character creation, Aesthetics, Bloodsister, Film
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    Historical Appraisal of Costume Authenticity in Biyi Bandele’s Elesin Oba Nollywood Film
    (Published by Zain Publications Stockholm, Sweden., 2025) Shuaib Shadiat Olapeju; Ajibade Temitayo Oluwafunmilola
    Abstract: Costume design is one of the most valuable visual elements of film making considering its significance to the overall film outlook, authenticity, cultural reflection and documentation. However, one aspect that has often been criticised in Nollywood films is the historical accuracy of the costumes in them. This alteration from a strict historical continuum diminishes verisimilitude in film due to costumes misrepresentation. This paper therefore, addressed this gap by examining the historical authenticity of the costume designs in Elesin Oba by Biyi Bamidele in order to determine the extent to which the costume designer realistically reflected the clothing styles and cultural norms of Nigerian’s colonial era and old Oyo Empire in the film. The theoretical frameworks that foreground this paper are New Historicism by Stephen Greenblatt and Symbolic interactionism by John Dewey. This paper employed qualitative research method through analytical, descriptive and interview tools to gather the primary data in order to discover the creative techniques used by the costumier in the selected film; while the secondary data was sourced from relevant journals, articles, books and other internet materials in order to ensure a robust submission on the discourse. The Findings revealed that intensive research on the historical background of Elesin Oba by the costumier added depth to the historical narratives, character portrayal and enriched audience engagement. While, the key elements that contributed to historical authenticity of the costume designs in the film include: period-specific styles, appropriate colour, and meticulous attention to period fabric and accessories. However, the paper also observed that there are few costume accessories that the costumier improvised with instead of the real material in her costume designs. The paper concluded that, the challenges of costume misrepresentation in the production of historical films in Nigeria stemmed from the lack of proper research into the historical period of films by costume designers. The paper therefore recommend that, budding costume designers should research into the historical events and use them as a guide for their creative designs in order to avoid costume misrepresentation in their costume designs. Keywords: Historical, Authenticity, Costume, Appraisal, Elesin Oba, Culture, Nollywood Film
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    Indigenous Decorated Fabric Production using Jatropha curcas and Indigofera tinctora
    (2016) Shuaib Shadiat Olapeju; Awosika BI
    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 Indigofera tinctora 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 Indigofera 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 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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    Technical Analysis of Integrated Led and Automated Lighting Systems in Nigerian Theatrical Producations
    (2025) Shuaib Shadiat Olapeju; JM Rafiu
    Stage lighting has evolved from technical necessity to critical storytelling tool, yet integrated system engineering in non-Western contexts remain underexplored. This study addresses this gap through comparative technical analysis of lighting systems in two Nigerian productions, Saro the Musical (2023) and Death and the King’s Horseman (2021) both staged at Terra Kulture, Lagos. A mixed-method engineering approach was employed based on the McCandless Briggs framework. Quantitative methods included; comprehensive equipment inventory, in-situ illuminance measurements (Konica Minolta T-10A) across nine grid positions, power consumption monitoring (Fluke 345), and DMX512 latency analysis (Tektronix MDO3000). Qualitative methods comprised semi-structured interviews with lighting designers and participant observation during rehearsals and performances. Results revealed peak power consumption of 18.45 kW (Saro) and 14.18 kW (Death), with LED adoption yielding 62–70% energy reductions and respective annual CO₂ savings of 1,040 kg and 1,265 kg. Illuminance ranged from 650–850 lux, with dynamic contrast ratios up to 43.3:1 and uniform stage coverage (min/max = 0.28). DMX system latency averaged 47 ms with zero packet loss across 498 total cues. Thermal load reduction of 8°C decreased HVAC demand by 25%. Interview findings highlighted staggered power sequencing (23% peak reduction), extensive calibration needs, and redundant system architectures. The study concludes that integrated LED and DMX-controlled systems achieve enhanced visual storytelling, measurable energy efficiency, and operational flexibility within Nigerian theatre contexts. A standardized engineering framework for sustainable entertainment lighting is established, supporting future cross-contextual evaluation and professional alignment with global technical standards.