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The Socio-Cultural Significance of Indigenous Songs, Praise Poetry and Proverbs among Selected Communities of the Ketu People of Ogun State
(Olabisi Onabanjo University, 2026) TAIWO OLAMIDE EMMANUEL
The socio-cultural significance of indigenous songs, praise poetry and proverbs among selected communities of the Ketu people of Ogun State has not received enough scholarly research. The observation is that Yoruba oral literature has been receiving considerable scholarly attention while insufficient scholarly effort has been devoted to documenting and analysing the distinctive oral traditions of the Ketu people of Ogun State. Consequently, many indigenous songs, praise poems and proverbs remain inadequately documented despite their importance in preserving the history, language, philosophy, moral values and cultural identity of the people. The study, therefore, identified and documented selected Ketu oral art forms, examined their stylistic features, analysed their socio-cultural functions and investigated their contributions to the preservation and propagation of Ketu cultural heritage and communal memory. The study, also, aimed at contributing to scholarship on African oral literature, folklore and Yoruba studies having addressed an existing knowledge gap in the documentation and analyses of Ketu oral traditions. The study adopted a qualitative research design based on fieldwork. Primary data were collected through oral interviews, participant observation, live performances and audio recordings from knowledgeable custodians of Ketu oral traditions across their selected communities in Ogun State. Secondary data were equally obtained from relevant books, journal articles and other scholarly publications on African oral literature, Yoruba oral traditions and folklore. A purposeful sample of sixty-five (65) oral texts consisting of fifteen (15) indigenous songs, ten (10) praise poems and forty (40) proverbs were analysed in this study by using Functionalist Theory and Aesthetic Theory. Findings revealed that indigenous songs, praise poetry and proverbs remain indispensable components of Ketu oral tradition. Indigenous songs function as instruments of moral instruction, social criticism, communal mobilisation, historical preservation, entertainment and cultural education. Praise poetry preserves ancestry, genealogy, migration stories, communal identity and historical memory while celebrating virtues such as courage, integrity, diligence and leadership. Proverbs communicate indigenous philosophy, regulate social behaviour, promote peaceful coexistence and preserve communal wisdom through concise and figurative expressions. The study further established that these oral art forms possess remarkable aesthetic qualities expressed through imagery, symbolism, metaphor, repetition, rhythm, dialectical variation and performance techniques which enhance audience participation and artistic appreciation. It also revealed that modernisation, urbanisation, religious transformation, migration and the declining use of the Ketu dialect constitute major threats to the continuity of these oral traditions. The study concluded that indigenous songs, praise poetry and proverbs remain vital reservoirs of Ketu history, identity, cultural values and indigenous knowledge. It recommended systematic documentation of Ketu oral traditions through audio-visual recordings and written transcription, greater inclusion of indigenous oral literature in educational programmes, encouragement of intergenerational transmission through festivals and cultural activities, increased scholarly research on other aspects of Ketu oral heritage, amongst others. The study, therefore, contributed to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the Ketu people of Ogun State.
Role of women in Ebibi festival of ibiade, Ogun waterside
(Odulaja Patience Ayodele, 2026-07-22) Odulaja Patience Ayodele
The role of women in the Ebibi Festival of Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, with particular emphasis on how women‟s identities, responsibilities and contributions has not been adequately considered by scholars for investigation of late. Traditional festivals are still important expressions of African cultural heritage, serving as avenues for preserving indigenous beliefs. The study examined the role of women in the Ebibi festival through a critical analysis of Ebibi festival songs explore how women are represented in the songs,examine their cultural religious, social and economic roles within the festival. The study adopted a qualitative research design. It selected Ebibi festival songs as the primary source of data. The songs were purposively selected because they constitute of indigenous knowledge, oral history, and cultural values. Relevant journal articles, dissertations, and other scholarly publications on Yoruba festivals, women in traditional societies, oral literature, gender studies, and African cultural practices were also consulted to provide conceptual and theoretical support for the study as secondary data. The study is anchored on Gender Role Theory and Cultural Feminism. Gender Role Theory explains how society assigns culturally defined expectations and responsibilities to men and women, while Cultural Feminism recognise and values women‟s distinctive cultural contributions, caregiving roles, and capacity for preserving communal traditions. The selected songs were translated where necessary and critically analysed in relation to the theoretical framework. This approach enables a comprehensive understanding of the cultural meanings embedded in the songs while preserving their indigenous context and significance. findings revealed that Ebibi festival portray women as indispensable participants whose contributions extend beyond domestic responsibilities to include religious, cultural, social, and economic functions essential to the success and continuity of the festival. The songs celebrate women as custodians of cultural heritage, moral educators, supporters of traditional institutions, and active participants in festival preparations and communal celebrations. They also highlight women‟s roles in preserving oral traditions through singing, storytelling, and the transmission of indigenous knowledge from one generation to another. The analysis also indicates that modernisation, urbanisation, formal education, religious change, and globalisation have influenced the ways women participate in the festival The study concluded that Ebibi festival songs are valuable cultural texts that document, preserve, and celebrate the multifaceted roles of women within the traditional society of Ibiade. The representations contained in these songs affirm that women‟s participation is fundamental to the survival, continuity, and cultural relevance of the festival. Although traditional gender roles continue to influence women‟s responsibilities, the songs reveal that women possess agency, influence and cultural authority that contribute significantly to community development and the preservation of indigenous heritage. The study, therefore, recommended that, amongst others, that the Ebibi festival songs and other forms of oral literature should be documented and preserved to prevent the loss of indigenous knowledge and greater recognition of women‟s contributions in heritage conservation initiatives and festival organisation.
SEMANTICS AND COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS OF SELECTED SLANG EXPRESSIONS ON BIG BROTHER NAIJA
(OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY, 2026-07-30) KOLADE CECILIA DAMILOLA
Keywords: Slang, BBN, Meaning, Young Communication, Communication Strategies and Pragmatics
Phonological Features, Meaning Construction and Sociocultural Identity of Selected Nigerian Preachers in English Christian Sermons
(OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY, 2026-07-30) OKUNOLA ABIGAIL OMOSHALEWA
Keywords: Christian Sermons, Nigerian English, Phonology, Meaning, and Sociocultural Identity