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Name:
Dr. Sunday Enessi Ododo
Date of Birth:
21st October 1962
Place of Birth:
Maiduguri
Telephone Nos.
08033516379 and 08053342504
Email Address
[email protected]
Present Status:
Senior Lecturer
(Prima facied as a Professor)
Present Salary:
CONUASS 5 Step 13
Date of First Appointment in University System
8th February, 1993
Date of Last Promotion
1st October, 2000
Marital Status:
Married With 3 Children
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UNIVERSITY EDUCATION:
University of Ilorin
University of Ibadan
University of Ilorin
1982 - 1986
1987 - 1988
1998 - 2004
SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Fatima Community College, Ekan-Meje
1975 - 1980
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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B.A. Performing Arts, 1986, University of Ilorin (2nd Class, Upper Division)
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M.A. Theatre Arts, 1988, University of Ibadan
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Ph.D. Performing Arts, 2004, University of Ilorin
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS
Diploma in Electronic Data Processing (Computer Aided-Design), 1996, Kem Computers
Training Centre, Ilorin.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES:
(i)
Library Prefectship Prize, Fatima Community College- 1979/80.
(ii)
National Universities Theatre Arts Students Association (NUTASA) Service
Award (for serving as a Honourable Member of its Assembly of Representatives
and National Secretary General)- 1986.
(iii)
Commendation Letter from Kwara State Directorate for Social Mobilisation for
sowing the Seed of Unity between two sister states- July 1989.
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Invited by Nigeria International Bank (NIB) to participate as an Actor and Set
Design Assistant in their prestigious annual drama event - Langbodo by Wale
Ogunyemi, 1994.
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TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED
(i)
Directorate for Social Mobilisation's Training the Trainers' Workshop on
Community Theatre, Akure, 21st to 27th May, 1990-.
(ii)
FGN/EEC Sponsored Middle Belt Programme Workshop on Adult Education,
Okene, 11th to 15th November, 1991.
(iii)
Staff Computer Training Programme, University of Ilorin, 28th January – 2nd
February, 2002.
(iv)
National Universities Commission’s Virtual Institute for Higher Education
Pedagogy on “Empowering Students with Special Needs”. Passed with Distinction,
31st March, 2004.
(v)
National Universities Commission’s Virtual Institute for Higher Education
Pedagogy on “Empowering Women for Success in Higher Education”. Passed with
Credit, 31st April, 2004.
(vi)
UNSECO Training Programme on HIV/AIDS, Internet Based, 2004.
(vii)
Education Tax Fund-Sponsored Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) Capacity Building Programme, 31st May – 18th June 2004.
(viii) Association of Nigerian Authors Workshop on “Oral Literature as an Intangible
Heritage”, Gloryland Cultural Centre, Yenegoa, 2nd to 5th November, 2006.
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HONOURS, DISTINCTION AND MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED/PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES
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Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA), Ex-Officio (1991-1993) and
National Vice President (2009 to date).
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National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), Member.
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Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Member.
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Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Member.
5.
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Secretary General, Kwara State Chapter
(1998 to 2004).
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Chief Judge of Literary Prizes, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, National
Body) (2006 to 2009) and National Vice President (2009 to date).
7.
National Vice President , Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, National Body)
(2009 to date).
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American Studies Association of Nigeria (ASAN), Member.
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International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR), London, Member
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Appointed for Distinguished Standing into the Research Board of Advisors of the
American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, USA.
10.
Invited to serve as a member of the Opening Ceremony Production Crew of
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Abuja CHOGM 2003). Worked on
Stage Lights and Effects with Dr. Duro Oni of the University of Lagos.
11.
Lighting Design of Choreographic Conception of H. Patten of Koromantis Arts of
London, for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of British Council in Nigeria.
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EXPERIENCE SINCE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING EXPERIENCE
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Clerk at T.P.E Liaison Office, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, Okene, 1980 to
1982.
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Lecturer at the Department of English, Federal College of Education, Yola
(NYSC), 1986 to 1987.
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Part-time Tutorial Assistant, General Studies Department, University of Ibadan,
1987 to 1988.
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Social Mobilisation Officer for Okene L.G.A Kogi State Directorate for Social
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Mobilisation, 1989 to 1992.
Principal Personnel Officer, Kogi State Government, Lokoja, 1992 to 1993.
Assistant Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 1993 - 1995.
Lecturer II, University of Ilorin, 1995 - 1997.
Lecturer I, University of Ilorin, 1997 to 2000.
Senior Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 2000 to 2008.
Senior Lecturer, University of Maiduguri, 2008 to date (being assessed for the
position of a Professor).
Assistant Editor, The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts,
University of Ilorin, 1998 to 2001.
Editor, The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts, University
of Ilorin, 2001 to 2005.
Member, Editorial Board of Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts’
Journal, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2004.
Editor, Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts’ Journal, University of
Ilorin, 2004 to 2006.
Departmental/Academic Adviser, 1999 to 2000.
Exam Coordinator, 2001 to 2003
Coordinator, Lunch Time Presentation Series, 2000 to 2006.
Acting Head of Department of the Performing Arts, 2001 to 2003.
Member of Senate, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2003.
Member, Ceremonials Committee of the University of Ilorin, 2001 to date.
Chairman, Production Committee, a Sub-committee of Ceremonials Committee,
2001 to 2003.
Secretary, Unilorin 25th Anniversary Publication Committee, 2000/2001.
Faculty of Arts Representative on the Board of Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Ilorin, 2001 to 2004.
Faculty of Arts representative on Academic Brief Committee of the University of
Ilorin, 2001.
Financial Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), 2001 to date.
External Moderator to the Department of Music, Federal College of Education,
Okene, 2004 to 2007.
Final Year Project Coordinator, 2004 to 2006.
Judge, Essay Competition for University of Ilorin Students, 2005.
Sub Dean, Faculty of Arts, 2005.
Auditor, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), 2005 to 2006.
Faculty of Arts Representative on Senate, University of Ilorin, 2005 to 2006.
Member, Linkage Committee on Performing Arts between the University of
Maiduguri and the University of Music and Drama, Hannover, Germany
Chairman, Curriculum Development Committee for the proposed Department of
Performing Arts, University of Maiduguri.
Department of Creative Arts Representative on the Faculty of Arts Postgraduate
Committee, University of Maiduguri.
On the Editorial Advisory Board of Perfformio an on-line journal of the Centre for
Performance & Literature, Swansea Metropolitan University, Townhill Road,
Swansea, SA2 0UT, 2008.
Senior Lecturer, University of Maiduguri, 2008 to date (being assessed for the
position of a Professor).
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ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE
Acting
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Acted as Edufa in Edufa by Efua Sutherland, 1987.
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Acted as Dabira in The Night Before by Bode Sowande, 1988.
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Acted as Claudius in The Oriki of a Grasshopper by Femi Osofisan, 1994.
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Acted as Oba Bini in Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi in the prestigious Nigeria
International Bank Limited (NIB) Annual Drama Production Sponsorship, April
1994.
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Acted as Tobi in The Crown of Death, a Home Video, 1997.
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I have also acted in several T.V dramas from 1986 to date.
Directing
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Director, Who is Afraid of Solarin by Femi Osofisan for Performing Arts
Department's First Season of Productions, July 1997.
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Video Director, Excerpts from Nights of a Mystical Beast, Naira Has No Gender
and Suicide Syndrome, all by Olu Obafemi, for the 49th Inaugural Lecture of the
University of Ilorin, 31st July, 1997.
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Assistant Director, Kurunmi by Ola Rotimi for Unilorin Convocation Ceremony,
December, 1998
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I am an Artistic Director and Production Manager in Ajon Players Troupe, a semiprofessional group in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
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Directed To Return from the Void by Sunday Ododo, staged at the Creative Arts’
Courtyard, University of Maiduguri, October 2006.
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Directed The Night Before by Bode Sowande, staged at the Creative Arts’
Courtyard, University of Maiduguri, April 2007.
Technical Involvement
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Set Construction Assistant in the Nigeria International Bank (NIB)'s production of
Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi, April 1994.
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Set Design, Construction and Lighting of The Sailors (an opera) by Sam Amusan,
Unilorin Convocation Production, May 1994.
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Technical Director for the Production of The Trials of Brother Jero by Wole
Soyinka in commemoration of Soyinka's 60th Birthday Celebration, July 1994.
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Costume, Make-up and Props, The Rally by Akanji Nasiru, Unilorin Convocation
Production, December, 1995.
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Technical Director, Jankariwo by Ben Tomoloju, Who is Afraid of Solarin by Femi
Osofisan, Oba Koso by Duro Ladipo and Esu and the Vagabond Minstrels by Femi
Osofisan for the Department's First Season of Productions, June - July 1997.
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Lighting Designer, Oba Koso by Duro Ladipo, Unilorin Convocation Production,
August, 1997.
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Lighting Designer and Technical Director, Kurunmi by Ola Rotimi, Unilorin
Convocation Production, December, 1998.
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Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of Rebirth by Felix
Emoruwa Unilorin Convocation/Anniversary Production, January, 2002.
21.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of The Mountain of
Wealth by Ayo Akinwale for an International conference by Centre for Theological
and Natural Science, Beckley University, 2001.
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Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of To Return from the
Void by Sunday Ododo for Unilorin Convocation Production, July, 2002.
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Lighting design for a dance piece titled “Unity in Diversity and Adversity” by H.
Patten of Koromanti Arts of London. Staged in Abuja for the Silver Jubilee of
British Council in Nigeria, 2003.
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Stage Lights and Effects for the Opening Ceremony of Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting (Abuja CHOGM 2003).
25. Technical Consultant to Nasarawa State Government of Nigeria on NAFEST 2010;
designed and constructed their Exhibition Pavilion that won first position.
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Creative Writings
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Illusive Force, 1984 (a play).
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White and Black Battle, 1985 (a play).
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Sweet Exposure, 1985 (a play).
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Too Late, the Harm is Done, 1986 (a short story).
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The Revelation, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).
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Political Reveries, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).
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African Man, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).
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To Return from the Void, 1995 (opera; performed in 1998, 2001, 2002 and 2006).
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Hard Choice, 2008 (a stage play performed April 2008)
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A Number of Published Poems.
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RESEARCH INTERESTS OR COMMISSIONED PROJECTS
Completed
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Ododo, S.E. “Technical Aids as an Integral Part of Play Production,”
Unpublished M.A. Thesis, University of Ibadan, 1988.
2.
Ododo, S.E. “Sourcing Lighting Equipment for the Nigerian Theatre Locally,”
This Research culminated in the design and construction of a Three
Channel Lighting Dimmer Board. (Senate Research Grant, University of
Ilorin). August, 1996.
3.
Ododo S.E. “Developing an Expert System in Alternative Medicine (Herbal
Cure),” Diploma Project Work that Manifested a Computer Program for
Herbal Cure, September, 1996.
4.
Ododo, S.E. “Designing and Constructing Lighting Colour Wheel for the
Nigerian Theatre,” A Lighting Colour Wheel sourced locally also
constructed to authenticate our findings. (Senate Research Grant,
University of Ilorin). June, 1998.
5.
Ododo, S.E. “Facekuerade Theatre: A Performance Model from the Playing and
Technical Aesthetics of Ebira-Ekuechi Festival in Nigeria.” Ph.D Research
2004.
In Progress
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Ododo, S.E. “Finding Local Alternative to Stage Make-up.”
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Ododo, S.E. “New Aesthetic Direction in Nigerian Stage Design.”
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Ododo, S.E. “Performance Structure and Style in Borno Music”.
9.
Ododo, S.E. “Interrogating Management Styles in Indigenous Theatre Practice in
Nigeria”.
10.
Ododo, S.E. “Human Treasures: The Intangible Heritage of Ebira People of
Nigeria”.
11.
Ododo, S.E. “Oral Continuity and Cultural Performances as a Living Heritage
among the Ebira of Nigeria”
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Ododo, S.E. “Emerging Issues in the Management of Cultural Productions in
Nigeria”.
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
M.A
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Adegbite, A.G. 2004. “Contending with Inadequate Technical Facilities in the
Nigerian University Theatre”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
2.
Shuaib, S.O.O. 2004. “Costume and Make-up Practice in Contemporary
Nigerian Theatre: Problems and Prospects”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing
Arts.
3.
Nwachukwu, Dike. 2006. “Make-up and Mask Practice on Screen and Stage
in the Nigerian Theatre”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
4.
Chima, Kingley O. 2009. “Motivational Management Principles and CastCrew Motivation in the Nigerian Theatre”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing
Arts.
5.
Ekere, Gloria Donald. 2009. “Lighting Designs and Aesthetics in Three
Select Nigerian Home Videos”. M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
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Amali, Adakole Abdulmalik. 2009. “The Application and effectiveness of
Lighting, Sound and Make-up Effects in Four Nigerian Home Videos”, M.A.
Dissertation in Performing Arts.
Ph.D
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Shuaib, S.O.O. 2006. “Developing Stage Make-up Kit from Indigenous
Materials”, Ph.D. Thesis in Performing Arts (in progress).
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Suru, Cyrus Damisa. 2008. “Semiotics and Communication in the Dances of
Ososo People of Edo State”, Ph.D. Thesis in Performing Arts (in progress).
9.
Nwagbo, Patrick Nnenyelike. 2008. “Press Theatre Criticism in the Nigerian
Theatre”, Ph.D. Thesis in Performing Arts (in progress).
PUBLICATIONS
(A)
Published Books and Monograph
i Book
1. Olu Obafemi, Charles Bodunde, Sunday Ododo and Hope Eghagha. 2002.
Round up Literature: A Complete Guide. Ikeja: Longman. 203
pages.
ii Edited Books
2. Oni, Duro and Sunday Enessi Ododo (eds.) 2000. Larger than His Frame:
Critical Studies and Reflections on Olu Obafemi. (Lagos:
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Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC),
350 pages.
3. Oni, Duro and Sunday Enessi Ododo (eds.) 2006. Technical Theatre Practice
in Nigeria: Trends and Issues (Lagos: Centre for Black and
African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC), 159 pages.
4. Ododo, Sunday E. and Charles A. Bodunde (eds.) 2010. ObafConfab Book of
Proceedings, (Abuja: National Commission for Museums and
Monuments), 602 pages.
iii Edited Journals
5. Ododo, S.E. 2001. The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts
Vol. 3, 148 pages. (Department of the Performing Arts, University
of Ilorin).
6. Ododo, S.E. 2002. The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts
Vol. 4, 184 pages. (Department of the Performing Arts, University
of Ilorin).
7. Ododo, S.E. 2003. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 13, 225 pages.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
8. Ododo, S.E. 2004. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 14, 235 pages.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
9. Ododo, S.E. 2005. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 15, 229 pages.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
10. Ododo, S.E. 2006. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 16, 232 pages.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
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11. Ododo, S.E. 2001. “The Theatrical Aesthetics and Functional Values of
Ekuechi Masquerade Ensemble of Ebira People in Nigeria.”
African Study Monographs Vol. 22 No.1, pp. 1-36. (Japan: The
Centre for African Area Studies, Kyoto University).
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Published Chapters in Books
12. Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Documenting Theatre Practice for the Nigerian Theatre:
Ajon Players in Perspective,” in Oni and Ododo (eds.) Larger
than his Frame: Critical Studies and Reflections on Olu
Obafemi, pp.82-102. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts
and Civilisation – CBAAC).
13. Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Collectivist Approach to Theatre Production: The Theatre
of Olu Obafemi,” in Oni and Ododo (eds.) Larger than his
Frame: Critical Studies and Reflections on Olu Obafemi,
pp.324-343. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and
Civilisation – CBAAC).
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14. Ododo, S.E. 2002. “Masquerade Art and Democratic Rule in Nigeria: Ekuechi
Masquerade Ensemble as a Paradigm” in Ahmed Yerima and Ayo
Akinwale (eds.) Theatre and Democracy in Nigeria, pp. 233-246
(Ibadan: Kraft Books for the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists).
15. Ododo, S.E. 2003. “The Performative Context of Niyi Osundare’s Poetry,” in
Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah (ed.) The People’s Poet: Emerging
Perspectives on Niyi Osundare, pp. 333-345. (Lawrenceville,
New Jersey: Africa World Press, Inc.)
16. Ododo, S.E. 2003. “Ekuechi Performance among the Ebira: An Interface of
Techno-Cultural Aesthetics” in P. Ade Dopamu (ed.) African
Culture, Modern Science and Religious Thought, pp. 163-183.
(Ilorin: African Centre for Religions and Sciences (ACRS)).
17. Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Design Practice in the Nigerian Theatre,” in Duro Oni and
Sunday E. Ododo (eds.) Technical Theatre Practice in Nigeria:
Trends and Issues, pp.17-36. (Lagos: Centre for Black and
African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC).
18. Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Osofisan’s Theatre and the Emerging-Emergent
Controversy within the Re-Creative Theatre in Nigeria,” in Sola
Adeyemi (ed.) Portraits for an Eagle: Essays in Honour of
Femi Osofisan, pp. 243-255. (Bayreuth, Germany: Bayreuth
African Studies Series).
19. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Musical Voices in Ebira-Ekuechi Facekuerade
Performance”, in Idris Amali, J.O. Ojoade and Bosoma Sheriff
(eds.) A Rainbow Beyond its Colours: Essays in Honour of
Professor Shamsudeen O.O. Amali, pp.186-214. (Ibadan: Kraft
Books Limited).
20. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Women as Iconic Paradox in Ebira-Ekuechi Facekuerade
Performance”, in Ade P. Dopamu, Olutosin Awolalu and Stephen
G. Delamarter (eds.) Dialogue: Issues in Contemporary
Discussion, pp. 387- 414. (Arifanla-Akute and Lagos: Big Small
Books).
21. Ododo, S.E., B.A. Braimah, M.O. Sunnie-Ododo, 2010. “Costume and Makeup in Menwara Festival Performance of the Kanakuru,” in Sunday
E. Ododo and Charles A. Bodunde (eds.) ObafConfab Book of
Proceedings, pp. 85-94. (Abuja: National Commission for
Museums and Monuments).
22. Ododo, S.E. 2010. “From Masquerade to Facekuerade: A Transition,” in
Emmanuel Samu Dandaura and AbdulRasheed Abiodun Adeoye
(eds.) Culture, Identity and Leadership in Nigeria, pp. 206-218.
Ibadan: Kraft Books for SONTA).
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23. Ododo, S.E and Madamori, A.T. 2010. “Scenographic Semiotics in the Staging
of Muntu” in J.K.S Makokha, Remmy Barasa, Adeyemi Daramola
(eds.) Tales, Tellers And Tale-Making Critical Studies On Literary
Stylistics and Narrative Styles in Contemporary African Literature,
pp. 328. (Berlin: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller).
(http://www.amazon.com/TALES-TELLERS-TALE-MAKINGSTYLISTICSCONTEMPORARY/dp/363931137X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8
&qid=1290586307&sr=1-5)
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Published Journal Articles
24. Ododo, S.E. 1994. “Technical Aids in the Nigerian Theatre: Past, Present and
Future.” Nigerian Theatre Journal Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 154-163.
(Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists- SONTA).
25. Ododo, S.E. 1996. “Stage Lighting in the Contemporary Nigerian Theatre.”
EJOLLS: Ekpoma Journal of Languages and Literary Studies
Vol. 8, pp. 113-121. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited for the
Department of English, Edo State University, Ekpoma).
26. Ododo, S.E. 1997. “Modern Theatre Practice in Nigeria: The Literacy Factor.”
Literacy and Reading in Nigeria Vol. 7, pp. 221-231. (Reading
Association of Nigeria).
27. Ododo, S.E. 1998. “The Need for Computer Literacy Among Nigerian Theatre
Practitioners.” Ilorin Journal of Education Vol. 18, pp. 14-25.
(Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin).
28. Ododo, S.E. 1998. “The Nigerian Theatre Stage and Scenographic Design.”
Journal of Humanities Vol. 6, pp. 74-78. (Faculty of Arts,
University of Uyo).
29. Ododo, S.E. 1998. “Stage Designs and Aesthetic Criteria in the Nigerian
Theatre Practice.” Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 9,
pp. 149-160. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
30. Ododo, S.E. 1999. “The Technical Involvement of the Playwright, the Director
and the Actor in the Play Production Process: Pedagogical Notes.”
The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 1
No. 1, pp. 52-63. (Department of the Performing Arts, University
of Ilorin).
31. Ododo, S.E. 1999. “The Usage of Technical Aids in the Nigerian Theatre
Practice.” Makurdi Journal of Arts and Culture (MAJAC) Vol.
2, pp. 104-116. (Department of Theatre and Communication Arts,
Benue State University, Makurdi).
32. Ododo, S.E. 1999. “Sourcing Lighting Equipment for the Nigerian Theatre
Locally: A Report of an Effort.” Work in Progress Vol. 8 No. 2,
pp. 132-136. (Department of English, Ahmadu Bello University,
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Zaria).
33. Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Children’s Theatre, Theatre Technology and Child–
Centred Education.” The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the
Performing Arts Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 142-151. (Department of the
Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
34. Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Challenges of the Young Designer in the Nigerian
Theatre.” Kiabara: Journal of Humanities Vol. 6. No. II, pp. 93102. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Port-Harcourt).
35. Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Technical Aids in Yoruba Popular Travelling Theatre
Practices.” Arts and Social Science Research: Journal of the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Vol. 3. pp. 41-52. (Nigerian
Defence Academy).
36. Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Marketing the Performing Arts in the Nigerian Society.”
Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 2. pp.
48-60. (Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of
Ilorin).
37. Ododo, S.E. and Kenechukwu Igweonu. 2001. “Dance Drama and Dance
Theatre: Un-knotting the Conflicting Perception.”
The
Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 3, pp.
51-58. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
38. Ododo, S.E. 2001. “The Make-up Artist and the Nigerian Theatre.” Journal of
General Studies New Series Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 220-233. (Bayero
University, Kano,).
39. Ododo, S.E. 2001. “Values of Technical Aids in the Play Production Process –
An Interview with Dapo Adelugba.” The Performer: Ilorin
Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 3, pp. 138-148.
(Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
40. Ododo, S.E. 2002. “Scenic Design Concepts and Performance Styles in the
Nigerian Literary Theatre Practice.” Alore: Ilorin Journal of
Humanities Vol.12, pp. 88-109. (Faculty of Arts, University of
Ilorin).
41. Ododo, S.E. 2002. “Scientific and Artistic Coherence in Play Performance– An
Interview with Sunbo Marinho.” The Performer: Ilorin Journal
of the Performing Arts Vol. 4, pp. 172-184. (Department of the
Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
42. Ododo, S.E. 2004. “Womanhood and Virgo Intacta: Form and Aesthetic
Reconstruction in Ovia-Osese Performance.” Ufahamu: A
Journal African Studies Vol. 30:2/3 Winter/Spring, pp. 121-146
(University of California, Los Angeles).
43. Ododo, S.E. 2005. “Strategies for Improving Women Participation in Technical
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Theatre” The Crab: Journal of Theatre and Media Arts Vol.1
No.1, pp. 51-60. (Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port
Harcourt).
44. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Themes and Dramatic Techniques in A Play of Giants”
Liwuram Vol. 14, pp. 70-92. (Faculty of Arts, University of
Maiduguri).
45. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “The Aesthetics and Poetics of Space Utility in EbiraEkuechi Facekuerade Performance” Majolls Vol. viii, pp. 71-78..
(Department of Languages and Linguistics, University of
Maiduguri).
46. Ododo, S.E. 2008. “‘Facekuerade’: The Transformational Duality in EbiraEkuechi Festival Performance,” Cultural Studies Vol. 22, No.2
March 2008, pp. 284-308, (England: Routledge, Taylor & Francis
Group. ISSN 0950-2386 print/ISSN 1466-4348 online – 2008,
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
DOI:
10.1080/09502380701789208,).
47. Ododo, S.E. 2008. “Experimentation and Theatre Traditions in Nigeria”,
LaPES: Lagos Papers in English Studies Vol. 3 January,
pp.148-174 (An online Journal of the Department of English,
Lagos
State
University,
Lagos,
Nigeria
(http://www.artslasu.org/journal_eng/contents/vol_3/ododo.pdf).
48. Ododo, S.E. 2009. “The Playing Aesthetics of Ebiran Ekuechi Facekuerade
Festival”, Perfformio: Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 1
No. 1 Summer, pp.28-45 (A peer-reviewed eJournal of the Centre
for Performance & Literature, Swansea Metropolitan University,
Townhill,
UK,
ISSN
1758-1524
–
http://perfformio.org/currentissue.aspx).
49. Ododo, S.E. and Ekere, G. D. 2009. “Lighting Designs and Aesthetics in Two
Nigerian Home Videos”, LASU Journal of Humanities Vol 6,
pp.63-76 (An online Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Lagos State
University,
Lagos,
Nigeria
(http://www.artslasu.org/human/vol6/ododo.pdf).
(D)
Published Creative Writings
50. Ododo, S.E. 1991. “WAI’s Armoury,” “My Object of Desire” and “Purgatory
of a Race,” in David Cook et al (eds.) Rising Voices: An
Anthology of New Nigerian Poetry, pp. 13, 14, 72-73. (Ibadan:
Kraft Books Limited).
51. Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Twigs of Furies” in Nduka Otiono and Odoh Diego
Okenyodo (eds.) Camouflage: Best of Contemporary Writing
from Nigeria, pp. 250-251. (Yenagoa: Treasure Books).
52. Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Vanishing Vapour – A Dance Libretto” in Dapo Adelugba,
Dan Izevbaye and J. Egbe Ifie (eds.) Wole Soyinka at 70
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Festschrift, pp. 635-651. (Lagos: LACE Occasional Publication
and Dat & Partners Logistics Ltd).
53. Ododo, S.E. 2009. “Ewonme (Volta)” a translation of Richard Berengarten’s
poem – Volta in Ebira, The International Literary Quarterly, Issue
9, November (http://interlitq.org/issue9/volta/ebira/volta.pdf).
(E)
Accepted Chapter in a Book
54. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Theatrical Action of Ebira-Ekuechi Facekuerade
Performance”, Charles Bodunde (ed.) Texts and Theories in
Transition: Black African Literature and Emerging
Traditions. (Bayreuth, Germany: Bayreuth African Studies
Series).
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Accepted Journal Articles
55. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “The Effects of HIV/AIDS Education through Theatre for
Development (TFD) among Selected Taxi Drivers in Okene Town,
Nigeria” ENCODER: Journal of Human Resource
Development, Vol.1 NO.2 (School of Human Resource
Development, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya).
56. Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Empowering Students with Special Needs: A Case Study of
Disabled Students in the Department of the Performing Arts,
University of Ilorin” Wilberforce Island Review: Journal of the
Faculty of Arts, Vol.1 NO.2 (Faculty of Arts, Niger Delta
University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State).
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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE/SERVICE TO COMMUNITY:
1.
Departmental Students Association Adviser: 1995 to 1999.
2.
Member of Faculty of Arts Task Force Committee on Final Year Results: 1995 to
2001.
3.
Member of Committee on Allocation of Rooms in the former Faculty of Law
Building: 1997.
4.
Departmental Seminar Coordinator, 1998 to 2002.
5.
Assistant Editor, The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts, University
of Ilorin, 1998 to 2001.
6.
Departmental/Academic Adviser, 1999 to 2000.
7.
Coordinator, Lunch Time Presentation Series, 2000 to date.
8.
Secretary, Publications/Publicity Committee on the 25th Anniversary Celebrations
of the University of Ilorin: 2000/2001.
9.
Editor, The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts, University of
Ilorin, 2001 to 2005.
10.
Member, Editorial Board of Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts,
University of Ilorin.
11.
Acting Head of the Department of the Performing Arts, 2001 to 2003.
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Member of Senate, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2003.
Member, Ceremonials Committee of the University of Ilorin, 2001 to date.
Chairman, Production Committee, a Sub-committee of Ceremonials Committee,
2001 to 2003.
Faculty of Arts Representative on the Board of Faculty of Agriculture,
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University of Ilorin, 2001 to date.
Faculty of Arts representative on Academic Brief Committee of the University of
Ilorin, 2001.
Member, The Language Laboratory Management Committee, 2001.
Set Design, Construction and Lighting of The Sailors (an opera) by Sam Amusan,
Unilorin Convocation Production, May 1994.
Costume, Make-up and Props, The Rally by Akanji Nasiru, Unilorin Convocation
Production, December, 1995.
Lighting Designer, Oba Koso by Duro Ladipo, Unilorin Convocation Production,
August, 1997.
Assistant Director, Lighting Designer and Technical Director, Kurunmi by Ola
Rotimi, Unilorin Convocation Production, December, 1998.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of The Mountain of
Wealth by Ayo Akinwale for an International conference by Centre for Theological
and Natural Sciences, Beckeley University, California, USA, 2001.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of Rebirth by Felix
Emoruwa Unilorin Convocation/Anniversary Production, January, 2002.
The Playwright of the 21st Unilorin Convocation Play (an opera), To Return from
the Void. July, 2002.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of To Return from the
Void by Sunday Ododo for Unilorin Convocation Production, July, 2002.
Editor, Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts’ Journal, University of
Ilorin, 2004 to 2006.
Judge, Essay Competition for University of Ilorin Students, 2005.
Sub Dean, Faculty of Arts, 2005 to 2006.
Faculty of Arts Representative on Senate, University of Ilorin, 2005 to 2006.
On the Editorial Advisory Board of Perfformio an on-line journal of the Centre for
Performance & Literature, Swansea Metropolitan University, Townhill Road,
Swansea, SA2 0UT, 2008.
MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED
10th Annual National Convention of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA),
University of Port-Harcourt, 5th – 7th April 1994, “Technical Aids in the Nigerian Theatre:
Past, Present and Future.”
6th Biennial Conference of Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), University of Ilorin,
22nd – 26th November, 1994, “Modern Theatre Practice in Nigeria: The Literacy Factor.”
11th Annual National Convention of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA),
University of Benin, 20th – 24th June, 1995, “The Make-up Artists and the Nigerian
Theatre.”
15th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), University of
Lagos, 9th – 12th November, 1995, “Theatre Illiteracy: The Ultimate Barrier to Theatre
Appreciation.”
7th Biennial Conference of Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Rev. Ogunbajo
Community Centre, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Monday 22nd – Saturday 27th
September, 1997, “Children’s Theatre, Theatre Technology and Child-Centred Education.”
International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ikenga Hotels, Awka,
Anambra State, 29th – November 1st, 1998.
18th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Concord
Holiday and Health Farm Resort Limited, Ilesa, Osun State, October 28th – 31st, 1999.
14th Annual National Convention of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA),
University of Ilorin, 8th – 11th November, 2000,
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9. 19th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
on The Role of Indigenous Languages in Nigerian Literature, Tati Hotel, Jos,
Plateau State, November 15th – 18th, 2000.
10. Writing Workshop on Round-up Literature in English for SSE, Organised by Longman
Nigeria PLC, October 2000 to February 2001.
11. Workshop on Strategic Planning for Unilorin Senate Members, at Kainji Lake National
Park, 16th – 18th November, 2001.
12. 20th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), on
Literature and the Environment, Hotel Presidential, Port-Harcourt, River State, October
31st – November 4th 2000.
13. Writing Workshop on Round-up Literature in English for NECO, Organised by Longman
Nigeria PLC, April 2002 to June 2003.
14. International Symposium on Black and African Cultures and the Challenges of
Globalisation. Organised by Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization – CBAAC,
Agip hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. 20th and 21st August, 2001.I was appointed a
rapateur and communiqué drafting committee for the Symposium.
15. 21st Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Grand
Hotel Asaba, 28th November to 1st December, 2002.
16. International Workshop on “Identity Politics, Globalisation and Social Conflicts”.
Organised by Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization – CBAAC, in
collaboration with The Globalization, Identity Politics and Social Conflict Project
(GIPSC), UK. Held at the University of Lagos Conference Centre, Lagos. 14th to 16th April,
2003.
17. 22nd Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Kontagora Arts Complex, Makurdi, 30th October to 2nd November, 2003.
18. 10th Anniversary Conference of American Studies Association of Nigeria (ASAN)
on
“The American Society Since the Four Freedoms” at the Pioneer Hotel Abuja,
25th to
28th June 2003.
19. 23rd Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Confluence Beach Hotel, Lokoja, 28th to 31st October, 2004.
20. International Symposium on “Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora: Building
Bridges for Development”. Organised by Centre for Black and African Arts and
Civilization – CBAAC. Held at the University of Lagos Conference Centre, Lagos.
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to 5 April, 2005. Chief rapateur and head of communiqué drafting committee
for the
Symposium.
21. 24th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Ramat Library Complex, Kano, 10th to 13th November, 2005.
22. 25th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Gloryland Cultural Centre, Yenegoa, 2nd to 5th November, 2006.
23. 26th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Imo
State, 2nd to 5th November, 2007.
24. Faculty of Arts International Conference, University of Maiduguri, February 2008.
25. 27th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Gusau Hotel, Zamfara State, 30th October to 2nd November, 2008.
26. 22nd Conference and General Meeting of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists, ASUU
Auditorium, University of Jos, Jos, 1st-5th June, 2009.
27. 28th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Shiroro Hotel, Minna Niger State, 29th October to 1st November, 2009.
28. International Symposium on African Theatre Scenography and Design and the Meeting of
the Editorial Board of World Scenography Research Project; Organized under the auspices
of the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos in
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collaboration with the African Theatre Association (AfTA) of the United Kingdom. Held
at the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria, from the 15th to 18th February, 2010.
Convened the Professor Olu Obafemi International Conference on African Literature and
Theatre (ObafConfab), University of Ilorin Auditorium, Main Campus, Ilorin, Nigeria;
Theme: Cultural Construction and Re-invention for Global Peace Agenda; 1st – 4th April,
2010. (Convened to celebrate Prof. Olu Obafemi 60th Birthday Anniversary).
Workshop on “Promoting Nigerian Dress Culture for National Identity”, organised by the
National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), at the Community Hall, Cyprian
Ekwensi Culture Centre, Area 10 Garki-Abuja, 7th-9th April, 2010.
23rd Conference and General Meeting of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists,
Department of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2 nd-5th June,
2010.
29th Annual International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA),
Owenna Hotel, Akure, Ondo State, 28th – 31st October, 2010.
6th Annual Roundtable on Cultural Orientation (ARTCO) on “Promoting Nigerian Dress
Culture: The Role of Organizations”, organised by the National Institute for Cultural
Orientation (NICO), at Merit House, Plot 22 J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi Way Maitama Abuja; 9th
November, 2010.
Referees
Professor Olu OBAFEMI
Department of English
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Professor Duro ONI
Department of Creative Arts
University Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Professor James ALACHI
Department of Communication and Theatre Arts
Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
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