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The Igbo people today find themselves in a transitional context. The papers presented in this book are the outcome of a seminar on the problems of identifying and defining the hero in Igbo life and literature, both traditional and modern. The contributors, leading Igbo scholars in the humanities and literature, review the Igbo tradition and issues crucial to the understanding of the Igbo psyche and survival as a people in a modern and multinational environment. They address whether heroes are the kind experienced in the past, or whether they are copied from their colonial masters. They attempt to identify whether there is any relevance or value in traditional concepts of heroism for modern Igbo society.

The title of this book (in Igbo) translates as 'Some Stories Told By Shakespeare'. The translation is based upon 'Lamb's Tales From Shakespeare' (Longman), an abridged text of Shakespeare's plays for children. Whilst Shakespeare has been translated into numerous languages across the world, little is available in Igbo. This book provides the opportunity for native speakers of Igbo, young and old, to experience one of the undisputed fathers of English, and World Literature in their mother tongue.

Major critical works on creative literature have paid inadequate attention to women, perpetuating a male-dominated viewpoint. This work from a woman academic who has made a particular study of women writers' self-perceptions and the representation of heroines in African fiction, examines the dilemma of the woman as a writer and protagonist in contemporary African fiction. The socio-cultural perception of women and the dominant factors that encourage problems or crises in their lives, are the central concerns. The works of a number of major African writers in particular are examined: Buchi Emecheta, Bessie Head, Flora Nwapa and Grace Ogot; and male writers Peter Abraham, Cyprian Ekwensi, Alex la Guma, Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Ousmane Sembene.

This title is a collective ensemble of the themes of previous titles in the Nerissa series: honour, justice, nobility, service and selflessness as a definition of love.

Rose and Jo Mali are university professors. They are excited about the staff development programme they have devised to appoint new teaching assistants. Each of them nominates three candidates to the university council, but which one will be accepted? They are anxious because although they have suggested three candidates, they only have one favourite.

The forces of crime and the agents of the law work hand-in-hand. Felix Fumeh is a notorious gang leader who learns the tricks of the trade from Chief Taiwo Sam, a charismatic politician, influential in police circles. When the gang wants to instigate a huge operation it becomes apparent there is little to differentiate policemen from robbers as they look to Chief Sam to link them with high police circles and ensure police protection.

This book is aimed at amateur and professional dramatists, educational institutions, and other actors in the world of theatre in Nigeria. It presents an African orientated approach to the relatively new study of creative and performing arts from contemporary literary and traditional perspectives; and integrates traditional theatre practices with modern models, influenced by foreign practice. The author has been on the drama scene in Nigeria for many years, and has experience in the theory, practice and criticism of theatre. He is a senior research fellow in music and drama at the University of Nigeria and a dramatist and composer of popular musical plays in traditional modes and modern idioms.

Fear grips a large African country as its dictatorial and blood- thirsty ruler unleashes a reign of terror and barbarism against the people. A versatile and inspiring leader, and champion of the oppressed mobilisesthe people to fight the corrupt leadership. Regeneration is shown to bepossible through rupture; and the political thriller is a celebration ofman's ability to resist evil. The distinguished political writer and activist, Arthur Nwankwo, explores and delivers a clear political message through narrative fiction.

'People's lives have been destined even before they set foot into this world. Others take their destinies into their own hands. Many that do so usually don't have to wait long before regretting their actions wishing that they had allowed nature to take its course. There are certain things that happen, not because they just happen because they are bound to happen in due time...this good respectable couple went about their lives hoping that God would hear their prayer some day. Little did they know that divine providence was on its way to give them the most pleasant surprise of their lives, and that cruel turns of events awaited them when the time actually arrived.

The author here examines the role of African armies as self- appointed redemptive and democratising forces. He analyses the armies' disregard for democratic principles, the lessons for Nigeria from the 1970s, and at the possibility of a truly democratic Nigeria. The eight chapters are: Periscoping the Transfer Process; Re-Civilianisation and Military Re-entry; Military Disengagement: the West African Experience; Echoes from the 1979 Transition Experiment; the Path to 1992- the Repetition of History; Negotiated Withdrawal; Intra-Elitist Cleavages and the Struggle for Political Power: a Game of Revolving Doors; and On What is to be Done.

This novel traces the fortunes of a bloody dictator - the Leader - in an unnamed African country. The story is rich in imagery which draws from both indigeneous verbal art forms and a perceived Western tradition of aesthetics. It evokes a land caught in the dance of death, and the affirmative principles that can triumph.

The Ogba people comprise fourteen extended families divided into clans, and occupy am area of about 600 km in the Niger flood plain. This study covers their origns, environment, politcal, economic and social institutions, and cultural practices. It also considers the impact of colonialism and the activities of the Christian missionaries on the Ogba, in the context of the various etnic groups in Nigeria thus affected. It argues that although the Ogba lost much under colonial rule, their resilience and adaptability, in common with many Nigerian ethnic groups was the key to their cultural renewal and adaptation to the modern era. The author further suggests that rather than perceiving Nigerian history as a series of micro- histories of different ethnic groups, it is closer to the truth to understand Nigeria as a loose associations of people with a common history and common cultural traits - all to the good, given their common destiny.

This substantial Nigerian novel - soap-opera of everyday intrigue and individuals, and mystery story - is set against the culture of the Uda ethnic group. Opoko, the God of the Uda people - and symbol of good fortune, is missing. Ikwu, the priest of Okpoko enlists the help of a family of the Elesis to find the stolen God. At first they suspect art syndicates, but the the question arises: Was it an act of Christian fanaticism? The author who has a background is philosophy and law, offers considered insights into the comparative value of traditional culture and modernity; indigenous religion versus imported Christianity; and the extremes of poverty, wealth amd crime in the cities.

A conspiracy of earth-shaking importance; a successful nationalist revolution in Russia; the spectre of nuclear war in Europe, Bosnia- Herzegovina centre-stage. African leaders converge to chart the destiny of their country in the event of global rupture, and a visioary African leader emerges to plot the survival of his continent.

The author, a high-ranking officer in the government toppled by Nigeria's fourth coup-d'etat, offers a detailed account of the coup and Nigeria's history leading up to it, as well as a discussion of what lessons can be learned from it for nation- building in Africa. He considers the role of coups and military rule in modern African politics, and discusses the political model of Nigeria in particular, as well as the role of military, multi-party democracy and welfarism.

Obi was hopeful about life before the set-back of the death of his father, but he battles on determinedly. His efforts are frustrated however when he is framed for fraud and sentenced to three years in prison, with hard labour for a crime he did not commit. Embittered and further rejected by his close friend Obi he decides to avenge himself by becoming a terrorist of the underworld. A parable of social injustice, harship, lawlessness and terrorism in a third world country.

An allegorical portrayal of a nation infused with corruption and crime; and an exploration of the underside of contemporary Nigeria. When a soldier assumes power he promises to clean up society, but falls prey to the same corrupting forces. Nkem Nwankwo is one of the best known first generation literary voices in Nigeria and was active in the Nigerian arts scene and academy in Nigeria and later in the US. He wrote novels and plays and is best known for his novel Danda (1964).

Imagine! A graduate who can indubitably rule a country hiding and running about like a child because of a young girl or do all women men love pull them down from their species of homosapiens to animal species or is this peculiar to me alone? he queried..."Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! Wo-man, woe to man. Yes women treat men like this and there is no way out of the nature's machinations".

A collection of essays concerned with the unity and purpose of human knowledge and culture in an African setting. The volume contains Chinua Achebe's essay 'Commitment and the African Writer' in which he discusses the development in African literature through the poetry of Equiano, Senghor and David Diop; and compares attitudes of African and European writers to committed literature and commitment as disenchantment and self-criticism in the post-colonial period. There are other notable essays on philosophy and languages. 'Towards an African Philosophy' addresses individual and cultural, and European and African approaches to philosophy; and attitudes towards moral questions in an African culture; and another contributor examines the role and status of African languages in intellectual activity and scientific discourse. Other subjects broached by individual writers are archaeology and the reconstruction of African heritage; music and dance; and the contribution of education and information to development and urbanisation.

This a comprehensive study of the doctrine of precedent as applied in the Nigerian courts. The doctrine in the non-law making courts - customary courts and magistrates courts, has also been examined. The study is in three parts. Part One deals with the nature of judicial precedent and its importation from its English base into Nigeria, and its development there; Part Two examine the various factors which determine the worth of a judicial precedent; and in Part Three the future of the doctrine in Nigeria is projected. The book is accessibly written, drawing analogies with events in daily life. The author makes proposals for improving aspects of the law impacting on the doctrine; and overall makes a plea for a more creative use of precedents by the Nigerian courts, so as to ensure justice.

A murder and detective story, and political thriller set in 1970's Lagos. The events in the novel flow from a political scandal, the result of an illicit affair of a member of the government.

A collection of essays written by experts in various fields of Nigerian administration, with detailed case studies and figures. Topics covered include: administration in both government and private businesses, financial resources and human resources, the civil service, and the history of government and administration in Nigeria from colonial times to the present day.