2nd Annual Igbo Language Conference: Igbo Language and Performance
8 March 2013 2nd Annual Igbo Language Conference - Keynotes (pdf; 1641kb) 2nd Annual Igbo Language Conference - Provisional Schedule (pdf; 688kb)
5th-6th April 2013, SOAS, Room G2
The theme of the second annual Igbo Language Conference is ‘Igbo Language and Performance’, which focuses on the relationship and relevance of language and culture in performance. The two day conference will comprise of plenary panels and Igbo performances which will include live music, masquerades, a short drama production, film screenings, dance and folk stories.
At this year's conference there will be a strong Nollywood presence with discussions centring on Igbo language and culture vis-à-vis the Nigerian film industry.
Keynote speakers:
- Amaka Igwe - Pioneer of modern Nigerian TV and Nollywood production, whose productions include 'Rattle Snake', 'Violated', 'Checkmate' and 'Fuji’s House of Commotion'
- Obi Emelonye - Nollywood director whose productions include 'Last Flight to Abuja' and 'Mirror Boy'
- Chika Unigwe - Author of the 2012 NLNG prize winning novel On Black Sisters' Street
- Dr Akin Oyètádé –Senior Lecturer in Yorùbá at SOAS
The registration fee is £35 standard both days/£20 standard single day, £25 students both days/£15 student single day.
Please visit the conference page for more information and for registration.
For further information, contact:
Louisa Uchum Egbunike: le7@soas.ac.uk
