Cultural Interpretation and Traditional Perspectives in Ahmed Yerima’s  Akudaaya

Oludolapo Ojediran; Arinde Tayo Simeon; Daniel Mary Taye; Oluwakemi Emmanuel -Olowonubi

Cultural Interpretation and Traditional Perspectives in Ahmed Yerima’s Akudaaya

dc.contributor.author	Oludolapo Ojediran
dc.contributor.author	Arinde Tayo Simeon
dc.contributor.author	Daniel Mary Taye
dc.contributor.author	Oluwakemi Emmanuel -Olowonubi
dc.date.accessioned	2025-04-27T12:06:36Z
dc.date.available	2025-04-27T12:06:36Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.description.abstract	The complex religious background and diverse cultural setting of Nigeria make it a nation to investigate the intersections of religion, religiosity, leadership style and ideological drive. With roughly half of its population as Christians and the other half as Muslims, Nigeria has been the site of ongoing tensions and debates around women's rights, religious identity, leadership and the role of religion in public life. This study, therefore, examines religion, religiosity and the Marxists ideology in Adeoluwa Owu’s widely celebrated film, Adire. The study adopts the content analysis method, and reveals that religious beliefs and practices often shape economic behaviour and vice versa. It is also revealed that religion empowerment and traditional power structures often shape social norms and perpetuate inequalities in Nigerian and indeed, most African societies. The study concludes that religious syncretism promotes cultural resilience, and that the fusion of traditional African spirituality with contemporary expressions of faith demonstrates the adaptability of religious beliefs and practices in the face of social change and external pressures. Keywords: Religion, Religiosity, Leadership, Marxist Ideology, Adire
dc.identifier.uri	https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/15475
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	Journal of Religion
dc.title	Cultural Interpretation and Traditional Perspectives in Ahmed Yerima’s Akudaaya
dc.type	Article