Final Program
The Lagos Studies Association
3rd Annual Lagos Conference
Theme: Futurity in Lagos Scholarship, the Arts, Advocacy, and Social Enterprise
University of Lagos
June 19 – 23, 2018
Preconference Seminar and Workshop: June 19-20
Conference: June 21-23
Arrival: June 18
Departure: June 24
LSA Officers, Board of Directors, and Committees
Officers
President: Saheed Aderinto (Western Carolina University, USA)
Vice President: Akeem Akinwale (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Secretary: Yetunde Zaid (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Treasurer: Susan Rosenfeld (University of California- Los Angeles, USA)
Board of Directors
Sandra T. Barnes (University of Pennsylvania, USA)
Laurent Fourchard (Sciences Po, France)
Abosede George (Barnard College – Columbia University, USA)
Jonathan Haynes (Long Island University, USA)
Taibat Lawanson (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Kristin Mann (Emory University, USA)
Danoye Oguntola-Laguda (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Peju Olowu-Layiwola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Ayodeji Olukoju (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Habeeb Sanni (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Olasupo Shasore (Africa Law Practice, Nigeria)
Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani (National Open University, Nigeria)
Conference, Workshop, and Seminar Committee
Sara Katz (University of Michigan, USA)
Ben Mendelsohn (New York University, USA)
Titilayo Halimat Somotan (Columbia University, USA)
Bamidele Wale-Oshinowo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Oluwaseun O. Williams (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Olabisi Yusuff (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Awards Committee
Lanre Davies (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)
Mfon Ekpootu (University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria)
Tosin Gbogi (Tulane University, USA)
Simon Heap (Oxford Brookes University, UK)
David Hurlbut (Boston University, USA)
Lynn Schler (Ben Gurion University, Israel)
Fund Raising Committee
Rukayat Baderinwa (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Faruq Idowu Boge (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Abosede George (Barnard College – Columbia University, USA)
Emilie Guitard (The French Institute for Research in Africa, Nigeria)
Peter A. Ikhane (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Mufutau Oluwasegun Jimoh (Federal University, Brinin-Kebbi, Nigeria)
Adeola Lawrence-Badeji (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Research and Travel Grant Committee
Sala Alice (University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
Oliver Coates (University of Cambridge, UK)
Festus Daramola (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Michael Gennaro (Independent Scholar, USA)
Timothy Livsey (University of Oxford, UK)
Monsuru Muritala (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Rosemary Popoola (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Ethics and By-Law Review Committee
Felix Ajiola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Dotun Ayobade (Brown University, USA)
Stephen Olabanji Boluwaduro (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Vivian Chenxue Lu (Stanford University, USA)
Rotimi Omosulu (Redeemer’s University, Nigeria)
Paul Osifodunrin (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Aderayo Sanusi (Princeton University, USA)
LSA Newsletter Co-editors
Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi (University of California-Riverside, USA)
Kola Tubosun (YorubaName.com, Nigeria)
Website Maintenance
Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi (University of California-Riverside, USA)
LSA Events Tech Support
Augustine Akintunde Farinola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Graphic and Design
Oluwaseun O. Williams (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Awards and Honors
Awards
Distinguished Scholar Award:
Ayodeji Olukoju (Professor of History, University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Distinguished Personality Award:
Adekunle Abdullateef Alli (Honorable Member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic; Elder Statesman; Local Historian of Lagos)
Best Doctoral Thesis in Lagos Studies Award:
Ying Cheng (Assistant Professor, Peking University, China)
Best Graduate Student Paper Award (joint winners):
Damilola Dorcas Fagite (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
and
Sara Katz (University of Michigan, USA)
LSA Fellows
Waziri Babatunde Adisa (University of Lagos)
Bosede Funke Afolayan(University of Lagos)
Felix Ajiola(University of Lagos)
Sola Animashaun (Kwara State University)
Ada Anyachebelu (University of Lagos)
Carol Anyagwa (University of Lagos)
A.O. Ayeni (University of Lagos)
Adebowale Ayobade (University of Lagos)
Stephen Olabanji Boluwaduro(University of Ibadan)
Edmund Chilaka(Lagos State University)
Damilola Daramola (University of Lagos)
Tunde Decker (Osun State University)
Patience Nonye Edeoga (University of Lagos)
Olumide Ekanade (Redeemer’s University)
Damian Probity Enyaosah(University of Lagos)
Damilola Fagite (Obafemi Awolowo University)
T.E. Ilesanmi (University of Lagos)
Moses Ilo (Tai Solarin College of Education)
Osita Gerald Nwagbo (University of Lagos)
Sola Ogunfuwa (University of Lagos)
Ebele Okafor (University of Lagos)
Folakemi Ogungbe (University of Ibadan)
Olasunmbo Ayanfeoluwa Olusanya (University of Lagos)
Omosulu (Redeemer’s University)
Akinwale Onipede (University of Lagos)
Chiamaka Ngozi Oyeka (University of Lagos)
Alice Sala (University of Neuchâtel)
Habeeb Sanni (Lagos State University)
J.O. Akin Sofoluwe (University of Lagos)
Wale Tiamiyu(University of Lagos)
Amaechi Alex Ugwuja(Paul University)
Jonah Uyieh (University of Lagos)
Oluwaseun O. Williams (University of Lagos)
Pre-Conference Seminar and Workshop: June 19 – 20
Day 1: June 19
8:00am - 8:45am
Breakfast @ MTN Library Foyer
9:00 - 10:30
Room 11A
Graduate School Experience: Europe and South Africa
Topics
Identifying suitable graduate program
Writing your proposal
Applying for funding and choosing a supervisor
Adjusting to a new academic culture
Conducting fieldwork
Writing your dissertation and preparing for the job market
Facilitators
Damilola Adebayo (University of Cambridge)
Damilola Adegoke (King’s College, University of London)
Adedamola Seun Adetiba (Rhodes University)
Taiwo Bello (University of Toronto/MSc Graduate of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Switzerland)
Bamidele Aly (Panthéon-Sorbonne University)
Eniola Boluwaduro (University of Bayreuth)
10:30am - 12:00pm
Room 11A
Academic Book Publishing in the United States
Topics
Developing a book-length project
Choosing a publisher: Difference between academic and trade presses
Writing your book proposal
Peer-review process
What is the difference between a dissertation/thesis and a book manuscript?
Turning your thesis into a book manuscript
Facilitator
Saheed Aderinto (Western Carolina University)
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Room 11A
Professional Matters and Academic Writing
Topics
How to network at conferences and other academic gatherings
Soliciting for letters of recommendation and research support
Plagiarism and how to avoid it
Conducting literature review and making solid argument
Oral interview and fieldwork
Quality academic writing
Facilitator
Abosede George (Barnard College – Columbia University)
1:30 pm - 2:30pm
MTN Library Foyer
Lunch @ MTN Library Foyer
3:00 pm - 4:30pm
Room 11A
Graduate School Experience: North America
Topics
Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination and the Test of English as Foreign Language
Choosing graduate program and writing statement of purpose
Coursework
Qualifying exam and reading concentration
Adjusting to a new academic culture
Conducting fieldwork
Writing your dissertation and preparing for the job market
Moderator
Abosede George (Barnard College-Columbia University)
Facilitators
Gabriel Bamgbose (Rutgers University)
Tosin Gbogi (Tulane University)
Abdulbasit Kassim (Rice University)
Dipo Oyeleye (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Olusegun Soetan (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
4:30 pm - 6:00pm
Room 14
Pedagogy of Teaching
Topics
Developing a teaching philosophy
Designing syllabus: Course objectives and goals
Reading list and access to teaching materials
Technology
Classroom management
Teaching Demonstration
Facilitator
Saheed Aderinto (Western Carolina University)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTN Library Foyer
Dinner @ MTN Library Foyer
Day 2: Wednesday, June 20
8:00am - 9:00pm
MTN Library Foyer
Breakfast @ MTN Library Foyer
9:30am - 11:00am
Room 11A
Academic Journal Publishing (Open only to LSA Fellows)
Topics
The life-cycle of a journal article
Identifying the right journal
Formulating the research agenda
Entering the scholarly conversation
Choosing a good title
The importance of the abstract
Making the intervention
Thinking about the reader’s location
The review process, from submission to final product
Realistic and unrealistic expectations about publishing
Facilitators
Karin Barber (University of Birmingham)
Carli Coetzee (Journal of African Cultural Studies)
Rotimi Fasan (Osun State University)
9:30am - 11:00am
Room 11B
Predoctoral/Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Topics
Sourcing information on fellowship
Writing proposal
Letter of recommendation and application requirements
Financial and professional reward of fellowship
Overall benefit of fellowship to professional development
Facilitators
Modupe Adeleye-Animashaun (Next Generation Social Science in Africa Fellow/University of Ibadan)
Mosunmola Adeojo (Fulbright Foreign Language Program, Yale University/University of Lagos)
Mufutau Jimoh (Fellow, African Humanities Program of the American Council of Learned
Society/Federal University-Birnin-Kebbi)
Rosemary Popoola (African Doctoral Academy Fellow, South Africa/Covenant University)
9:30am - 11:00am
Room 12A
Postdoctoral Fellowship and Residency Program
Topics
Developing proposal and research agenda
Adjusting to new academic culture
Networking and professional development
Conducting research and writing away from home
Financial and professional rewards
Overall benefit of fellowship to professional development
Facilitators
Gbemisola Animasaun (Africa-Oxford Initiative Fellow, University of Oxford/University of Ilorin)
Jendele Hungbo (Cadbury Fellow, University of Birmingham/Bowen University)
Senayon Olaoluwa (The Nordic Africa Institute Fellow, Sweden/University of Ibadan)
Tunde Opeibi (Alexander von Humboldt Fellow/University of Lagos)
Yetunde Zaid (Senior Fulbright Fellow, University of California- Los Angeles/University of Lagos)
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Break
11:45am - 1:15pm
Room 14
Grant Writing
Topics
Identifying a fundable research
Writing research proposal and preparing budget
Identifying prospective funders for your project
Conducting research
Communicating outcome of research through presentation and publishing
Writing report
Facilitators
Elodie Apard (The French Institute for Research in Africa, IFRA-Nigeria)
Emilie Guitard (The French Institute for Research in Africa, IFRA-Nigeria)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
MTN Library Foyer
Lunch @ MTN Library Foyer
2:45pm - 4:15pm
Room 14
Academic Journal Publishing (Open to everyone)
Topics
The life-cycle of a journal article
Identifying the right journal
Formulating the research agenda
Entering the scholarly conversation
Choosing a good title
The importance of the abstract
Making the intervention
Thinking about the reader’s location
The review process, from submission to final product
Realistic and unrealistic expectations about publishing
Facilitators
Karin Barber (University of Birmingham)
Carli Coetzee (Journal of African Cultural Studies)
Rotimi Fasan (Osun State University)
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theater
(beside Unilag Guest House)
University of Lagos
Documentary Screening
Makoko: Futures Afloat by Femi Odugbemi
Facilitator
Femi Odugbemi (Filmmaker and Director)
Moderator
Añulika Agina (Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos)
Description of Documentary:
“In the heart of Nigeria’s fastest growing city, Lagos, two worlds constantly live out the irony of economic realities. Divided by the popular third mainland bridge, the bustling economic part of the city stands adjacent to MAKOKO – a sprawling fishing community, floating on the waste of the city. Neglected by the government, MAKOKO strives for a place in the fortune and future of the city on the effort of individuals who lend themselves to educating kids who otherwise would not have had any opportunity for formal education. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, ‘MAKOKO: futures afloat’ is a visually dramatic journey into a world beneath the poverty line and the struggle for a better tomorrow for their children.”
Discussion to follow with documentary producer Femi Odugbemi
6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTN Library Foyer
Dinner @ MTN Library Foyer
Conference, June 21 - 23
Day 1 – Thursday, June 21
8:30 am - 9:30 am
MTN Library Foyer
Breakfast
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre
(Beside Unilag Guest House),
University of Lagos
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Lecturer:
Toyin Ayinde (Former Lagos Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, 2011-2015)
Title: Epiplexes of Lagos: Building a City that Works
Session 1 Simultaneous Panels 12:30pm – 2:00pm
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1A
Room 14
Charting a New Course for African Urban Studies
Akin Mabogunje’s Urbanization in Nigeria @ 50
Moderator: Ayodeji Olukoju (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi (University of California-Riverside, USA)
Aliyu Salisu Barau (Bayero University, Nigeria)
Olayiwola Egunjobi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Taibat Lawanson (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Tim Livsey (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
Akin L. Mabogunje (Independent Scholar, Nigeria)
Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani (National Open University, Nigeria)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1B
Room 11A
Biography and Autobiography of Elite Lagosians
Moderator: Ogechukwu Ezekwem Williams (Creighton University, USA)
Mobolaji Johnson: Autobiography and the Making of Lagos by Adetayo Alabi (University of Mississippi, USA)
And the Little Light Shone: Chief R.A Gbadamosi in Lagos History, 1943-2016by Faruq Idowu Boge (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji: A Biography of a Distinguished Market Women Leaderby Olusanya Faboyede (Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria)
Women and Educational Development in Lagos State: The Career of Iyabo Olufunmilayo Osifeso in Perspectiveby Mufutau Olusegun Jimoh (Federal University, Brinin-Kebbi, Nigeria)
Momodu Tonmo Nda Kolo and the Lagos Society by Habeeb Sanni (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1C
Room 11B
Ethnicity and Inter-group Relations
Moderator: Oliver Coates (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
The Igbo in Lagos: Building Bridges of Friendship and Developmentby Ada Agbasimalo (Forest Dame Peace Initiative, Nigeria)
Ethnicity and Identity Construction in African Urban Spaces: The Example of the Arochukwu Community in Lagos, 1981-2015by Izuchukwu Goodluck Anugwom (Imo State University, Nigeria)
You are Not One of Us: Citizen-Stranger, Indigene-Settler Conflict in Lagos State since 1967 by Friday Aworawo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Lagos and Benin in the Discourse of African Indigenous Conflict Resolutionby Emmanuel U. Osayande (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The Vision of Our Heroes Past: Lagos’ Membership of Odu’a Investment Company Limited by Abimbola Oyarinu (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The ‘Lagos Factor’ among the Isoko in Lagos Stateby Jonah Uyieh (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1D
Room 12A
Women, Gender, and the Socio-Economic Realities in Lagos
Moderator: Funmi Ayeni (Michigan State University, USA)
Hausa Women, Economies, and Empowerment in Post-Colonial Agege, Lagosby Tolulope Ilesanmi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Oko-Asewo: Prostitution in Lagos since 1900by Nonye Nnamezie (Hezekiah University, Nigeria)
Ikorodu-Mile 12 Road Upgrade and the Displaced Women by Olubukola Aina Olunloyo (Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria)
Women Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Lagos Stateby Cinderella Temitope Ochu (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1E
Room 12B
Architecture, Heritage, and Urbanism
Moderator: Krzysztof Trzciński (Jagiellonian University, Poland)
Impact of Design and Management of Outdoor Spaces on Residents’ Health and Security in Lagos: Focus on Public Residential Estates by A. O. Ajenifujah-Abubakar (Federal University of Technology, Nigeria)
Architectural Heritage and Identity: A Survey of Lagos (1850-2000) by Oluwatoyin Sogbesan and Olufikayo Otitoola (City University, United Kingdom; Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Nigeria)
Urbanization in Lagos Since the Post-independence Eraby Olayemi Jacob Ogunniyi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Urban Heritage Restoration: The Examples of Olaiya and Jaekel Houses in Lagosby Joseph M. Igwe and Bisi Olumide (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1F
Room 13A
Language, Literature, and Literary Culture
Moderator: Nathan Suhr-Sytsma (Emory University, USA)
Engendering the Genre: The Feminization of the Lagos Novelby Lola Akande (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Urban Disorientation and the Creative Imagination: Trends of Discourse in Contemporary Nigerian Literature by Elijah Adeoluwa Olusegun (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Female Genital Cutting in Africa: A Textual Analysis of El Sadaawi’s Daughter of Isis by Bukunmi Ruth Owolabi (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Code-switching as a Rhetoric Devise among Selected Students in Lagos State by Chiamaka Ngozi Oyeka (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 1G
Room 13B
Labor, Insurance, and Employment Questions
Moderator: Akeem Akinwale (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Claims Settlement and Customer Retention among the Insurance Companies in Lagos by Folake Feyisayo Olowokudejo and Sunday Ajemunigbohun (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Emerging Issues in the Development of Lagosby Christopher Odogwu Chidi and Adedehinbo Ekundayo Badejo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The Menace of Traffic Jams and Work-Life Quality in Lagos Stateby Christopher Odogwu Chidi and Dumebi Anthony Ideh (University of Lagos and Lagos State University, Nigeria)
An Evaluation of Community Based Social Health Insurance Programme in Lagos State by Lukman A. Ajijola and Rasheed K. Ojikutu (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Applications of Theories to Contract Employment in the Building Industry in Lagos by Olasunmbo Ayanfeoluwa Olusanya(University of Lagos, Nigeria)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
MTN Library Foyer
Lunch @ MTN Library Foyer
Session 2 Simultaneous Panels 3:15pm – 4:45pm
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2A
Room 14
Author Meets Readers: Engaging Vicki Brennan’s Singing Yoruba Christianity (Indiana University Press, 2018)
Moderator: Adedamola Osinulu (New York University, USA)
Titilayo Adebayo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Dotun Ayobade (Brown University, USA)
Vicki Brennan (University of Vermont, USA)
Festus Daramola (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Sidra Lawrence (Bowling Green State University, USA)
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2B
Room 11A
Imagining Lagos: Creative Portraits of a Metropolitan Collage
Moderator: Jelili Atiku (Brown University, USA)
Oso Ilu: Beautifying Lagos byKehinde Adepegba (Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria)
Performing Lagos: Jelili Atiku x Wura-Natasha Ogunji by Moyo Okediji (University of Texas at Austin, USA)
Imagery Functionality in the Murals at Berger and Falomo under Bridgeby Timothy Olusola Ogunfuwa (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Ọ̀ta ń jẹ́…- Portraits of Sport Heroes on the Surulere Bridge Undersidesby Kehinde Adepegba and Kolawole Olojo-Kosoko (Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria)
Heroic Portraits: Fela and Awolowo at Ikejaby Tolulope O. Sobowale (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2C
Room 11B
Traditional Political Institution and Modern Democracy in Lagos State
Moderator: Oba Afeez Badiru (The Elejigbo of Langbasa)
His Royal Majesty Oba Musiliu Adio Yusuf (The Oba Onisiwo of Tomaro)
His Royal Majesty Oba Fatai Aromire (The Ojora of Ijora Kingdom)
High Chief Lateef Ajose Aderibigbe (The Opeluwa Onido)
High Chief Nurudeen Olubiyi Agoro (The Ojan of Lagos)
Erelu Adenike Osundare-Mensah (The Erelu Ago-Egba of Lagos)
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2D
Room 12A
Emerging Perspectives in Lagos History
Moderator: Katharina Oke (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
Electrifying Lagos, 1886-1914: An Exploration in Early Colonial Modernity by Damilola Adebayo (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
Tropical Medicine is Imperial Medicine: The Evolution of Malaria Research and Control in Lagos, 1890–1930s by Adedamola Seun Adetiba(Rhodes University, South Africa)
Female Education in Colonial Lagos: A Preliminary Assessmentby Adeola Lawrence-Badeji (University of Lagos)
The Government Reservation, Ikoyi, and the Unstable Boundaries of Colonial Rule, 1920-1950 by Tim Livsey (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2E
Room 12B
Urban Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure
Moderator: Ben Mendelsohn (New York University, USA)
Sustainability of Housing Products: The Conceptual Frameworkby Tai Martins Adenipekun (Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria)
Urban Planning, Process, and Governanceby Hakeem Olatunji Badejo (Hob Consult, Nigeria)
Developers and the Problem of Housing in Lagosby Sikiru Azeez Kayode (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Exploring Alternative Urbanisms for Lagos by Taibat Lawanson(University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Housing for the Poor: Lateef Kayode Jakande’s Housing Scheme in Lagos State, 1979-1983 by Stella Ifeoma Willoughby and John Olawale Willoughby (The Ultimate University of Science & Management Technology, Republic of Benin)
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2F
Room 13A
Musical Culture and Identity Formation
Moderator: Dipo Oyeleye (University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA)
Naija Music and the Ghetto Fabulous Aestheticby Hayatu Bajeh (Kwara State University, Nigeria)
Negotiating the Future, Reinventing the Past: Adekunle Gold’s Orente in Time Perspective by Stephen Olabanji Boluwaduro (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
“I Go Shoot My Shot”: Feminine Subjectivity and Decentered Masculinity in “Simisola” by Kayode Odumboni (Ohio State University, USA)
The Tu-faced City: Music, Rhythm, and the Evolution of Lagos by Oluwatamilore Oni (Black and Yellow Urbanism, Nigeria)
The New Media and Lagos Theatre: An Exploration of Saro the Musicalby Abiola Kashimawo Oshodi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
3:15 - 4:45
Session 2G
Room 13B
Lagos in Ogu History, Culture, and Popular Imagination
Moderator: Senayon Olaoluwa (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Lagos as an Engulfing Domain among the Ogu of South West Nigeria: Exilic Infractions in Sagbohan’s ”Seyi”by Senayon Olaoluwa and Mewhenu Hosu (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Popular Representations of Lagos in Contemporary Ogu Popular Cultureby Jendele Hungbo (Bowen University, Nigeria)
The Fate of the Ogu Language after the Enactment of the Yorùbá Language Preservation and Promotion Law, 2018by Harrison Adeniyi and Henry Hunjo (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Migrant Factor in the Economic Development of Lagos: The Case of Fajimilola and Ita-faji Market by Oluranti Edward Ojo (University of Abuja, Nigeria)
Lagos, Ogu, and Migrationby Babatunde Olaide-Mesewaku (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Lagos as a Land of the Spirits: Exploring Language Shift and Loss among Esan and Ogu Migrants in the 70sby Esther Senayon (Mountain Top University, Nigeria)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MTN Library Foyer
Dinner @ MTN Library Foyer
Day 2 – Friday, June 22
8:30am - 9:30am
Breakfast @ MTN Library Foyer
Session 3 Simultaneous Panels 10:00 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 3A
Room 14
Author Meets Readers:
Engaging John Thabiti Willis’ Masquerading Politics (Indiana University Press, 2018)
Moderator: Aderemi Ajala (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Saheed Aderinto (Western Carolina University, USA)
Abimbola Adesoji (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Oliver Coates (University of Cambridge, UK)
Mutiat Oladejo (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
John Thabiti Willis (Carleton College, USA)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 3B
Room 11A
Urbanity and Futurity in Nigerian Hip Hop
Moderator: Aderayo Sanusi (Princeton University, USA)
Daniel Ajayi (Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria)
Temitope Ajayi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Gabriel Bamgbose (Rutgers University, USA)
Tosin Gbogi (Tulane University, USA)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 3C
Room 11B
Policing the City:
Urban Violence, Crime, and Socio-economic Inequality
Sponsored by the Nigeria Watch Project, The French Institute for Research in Africa
(IFRA-Nigeria)
Moderator: Abdulbasit Kassim (Rice University, USA)
Criminal Armed Gangs and Fatalities in Lagos State by Adeola Adams (Nigeria Watch Project, IFRA-Nigeria)
Engaging Death Caused from Violence against Women in Lagos Stateby Abiola Victoria Ayodokun (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Paradox of Excellence: Interrogating the Badoo Cult Violence in Lagos by Victor Eze (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Understanding The Pattern of Vehicular Accidents in Lagosby Vitus Ukoji (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 3D
Room 12A
Lagos Christianity: New and Old
Moderator: Vicki Brennan (University of Vermont, USA)
Lagos Baptists in the Development of the Nigerian Baptist Convention by Oluwaseun O. Afolabi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Pentecostalism and Patriarchy: The Evolution of New Spaces for Political Empowerment by Damilola T. Agbalajobi (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Charismatic Islam and Pentecostalism in Lagos: A Comparative Analysis by Festus Funmi Daramola (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
City of God: (Re) Locating Lagos in the Global Pentecostal Cosmologyby Adedamola O. Osinulu (New York University, USA)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 3E
Room 12B
Language, Literature, and Literary Culture
Moderator: Gabriel Bamgbose (Rutgers University, USA)
Lagos Nostalgia in Jagua Nana and This is Lagos and Other Storiesby Samuel K. Adesubokan (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Introduction of Chinese Language in Lagosby Ifeanyi Odinye (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria)
Stance and Evaluation in the First Inaugural Speeches of Lagos State Governors: A Roadmap for the Development of Lagos State by Helen Ufuoma Ugah and Oluwayomi Rosemary Olaniyan (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Lagos as Homo Viator Construct in Henry Akubuiro’s Prodigals in Paradise, Chris Abani’s Graceland, and Chibundo Onuzo’s The Spider King’s Daughter by Durojaiye Kehinde Owoeye (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Contemporary Lagos Poetry: Media, Location, Futurity byNathan Suhr-Sytsma (Emory University, USA)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 3F
Room 13A
Black and Lagos Culture Abroad: Diaspora and Atlantic Connections
Moderator: Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi (University of California-Riverside, USA)
Afropolitan Detroit: Counterpublics, Sound, and the African City by Sidra Lawrence (Bowling Green State University, USA)
Forging and Representing the Nigerian Diaspora in the African World by Olaocha N. Nwabara (College of William & Mary, USA)
Houston as ‘Little Lagos’: Race, Identity and Coloniality in a Global African City by Chinwe Ezinna Oriji (University of Texas at Austin, USA)
Colonial Representations and the Marginalization of Ethno-Medicine in Nigeria during the 20th Century by Ogechukwu Ezekwem Williams (Creighton University, USA)
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Break
Session 4 Simultaneous Panels 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4A
Room 14
Author Meets Readers:
Engaging Tim Livsey’s Nigeria’s University Age(Palgrave Macmillan, 2017)
Moderator: Olisa Muojama (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Shina Alimi (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Leslie James (Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom)
Mufutau Jimoh (Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria)
Tim Livsey (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
Omon Osiki (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Aderayo Sanusi (Princeton University, USA)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4B
Room 11A
“Bariga Boys”: Reimagining the Future of Nigerian Performance Art
Moderators: Ying Cheng (Peking University, China)
Segun Adefila (Crown Troupe of Africa, Nigeria)
Discussant: Carli Coetzee (Journal of African Cultural Studies, UK)
Performance I: “Reanimating the Past in the Future” by Segun Adefila and Crown Troupe of Africa
Performance II: “Everyday life and the Unpredictable Future” by Illuminate Theatre
Performance III: “Art to Come” by F.O.D Gang
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4C
Room 11B
Round-table:
Complexities of Developing a Culturally Compliant Modern Megacity
Sponsored by the Heinrich Boell Foundation
Moderators: Kofo Adeleke (Legacy, Nigeria)
Hakeem Bishi (Project Manager, Lagos Traders’ Research Project, Nigeria)
Toni Kan (Writer and Editor)
Bimbo Oshobe (Nigerian Slum/Informal Settlement Federation, Nigeria)
Lindsay Sawyer (University of Manchester, UK)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4D
Room 12A
Religion, Culture, and Emerging Identities
Moderator: Festus Daramola (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
The Fading “Scared Waters” of Lagos: Tradition and Religion in a Modern Urban Space by Adebayo E. Akinyemi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Religious Plurality, Religious Diversity and Community among the Yoruba by Benson Ohihon Igboin (Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria)
Contesting Religious Authority in the Public Sphere: Tabligh Jama`ah and Salafi Networks in Lagos by Abdulbasit Kassim(Rice University, USA)
The Multifaceted Impacts of Religion in Lagosby Emmanuel Chibuzo Nwagwu (Sunset Bible Institute, Lagos, Nigeria)
Religion and the Alter-city: Faith-Based Urbanization and Infrastructural Lives in African Contexts by Oluwatoyin Sogbesan (City University London, United Kingdom)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4E
Room 12B
Theatre, Nollywood, and Film
Moderator: Tayo Joan Adenuga (Kwara State University, Nigeria)
The Lagos Factor in the Development of Film Industry in Nigeria by Akeem Ayofe Akinwale (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The Revolution of Theatre Artistry in Lagosby Rukayat N. Banjo (Bayero University, Nigeria)
Filming the Local, Speaking to the Local: Nollywood and Popular Narrative in Contemporary Nigeria by Daniel Ibrahim (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
The Representation of Lagos in Selected Movies by Maureen Okwulogu (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Theatricals: Music, Drum, and Dance in the Films of Tunde Kelaniby Olusegun Soetan (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4F
Room 13A
Visual Arts of Lagos
Moderator: Timothy Olusola Ogunfuwa (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Advertising Images and the Narratives of Colonial and Postcolonial Lagos: A Visual Analysis of Star Beer’s Sunrise to Sunsetby Busayo Anthony Olarotimi (Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria)
From the Spiritual to the Digital: The Changing Concept and Face of Visual Arts in 21st Century Lagosby Akinwale Onipede (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Lagos Megapolis: Imagining the Future in Contemporary Arts of Global Africa by Dipo Oyeleye (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
Migration and Art Collection in Lagos byTitilope Salami (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 4G
Room 13B
Employment, Work, and Education
Moderator: Olasunmbo AyanfeoluwaOlusanya(University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Poverty and Worker’s Wellbeing Assessment in Lagos State by Yunus Adeleke Dauda (Lago State University, Nigeria)
Youth Empowerment and the Development of Lagos Metropolis: Issues in Entrepreneurship by Emmanuel Jegede (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria)
Job Characteristics and Presenteeism in a Nigerian Establishmentby Oluwanike Mautin Oke (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Battle against Students’ Plagiarism in Nigerian Universities by Olawale Oyewole (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
MTN Library Foyer
Lunch @ MTN Library Foyer
Session 4 Simultaneous Panels 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5A
Room 14
Life Behind the Lens: Tunde Kelani @ 70
Moderator: Aderemi Raji-Oyelade (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Tayo Joan Adenuga (Kwara State University, Nigeria)
Tunde Kelani (Mainframe/Opomulero Production, Nigeria)
Femi Odugbemi (Filmmaker, Director, and Producer, Nigeria)
Babatunde Onikoyi (Elizade University, Nigeria)
Olusegun Soetan (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
Seke Somolu (Filmmaker, Director, and Producer, Nigeria)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5B
Room 11A
Urban Reading Publics: Print Culture and Politics in Colonial and Postcolonial Lagos
Moderator: Karin Barber (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Cartooning Nationalism: Animal Symbols and the Narratives of Nation-Building in Lagos Print Media, 1945-1960by Saheed Aderinto (Western Carolina University, USA)
Newspaper Time: Zik Press Journalism and Afro-futurism byLeslie James (Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom)
Symbols and Signifiers: Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Political Cartoons on Corruption in Nigerian Newspapersby Sharon Offiong (Covenant University, Nigeria)
The Practicalities of Print and Dynamics in the Public Sphere: Lagos Print Culture in the 1920s by Katharina Oke (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5C
Room 11B
Religion and the Alter-City:
Faith-Based Urbanization and Infrastructural Lives in African Contexts
Sponsored by the Religion and Urbanization in Africa Project
Moderator: Simon Coleman (University of Toronto, Canada)
Mike Calnan (University of Kent, United Kingdom)
Aurelien Mokoko Gampiot (University of Kent, United Kingdom)
David Garbin (University of Kent, United Kingdom)
Gareth Millington (University of York, United Kingdom)
Xavier Moyet (University of Toronto, Canada)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5D
Room 12A
Gender, Violence, and Social Advocacy
Moderator: Naluwembe Binaisa (University College, London, United Kingdom)
Gender-Based Violence in Nigeriaby Funmi Ayeni (Michigan State University, USA)
Dressing Patterns among Female Students in the University of Lagos: Implications for Sexual Violenceby Ebele Okafor (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Telling Rape Stories Humorously: Comedy as a Site for the Normalization of Sexual Violence by Omotola Okunlola (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
This “Girl-Child” is Mine: Perceptions on Early Child Marriage in Otto, Lagos, 2003-2015 by Yolanda Chinelo Osondu and Toluwalope Felicia Owabumuwa (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Gender and Social Advocacy in Lagosby Rosemary Popoola (Covenant University, Nigeria)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5E
Room 12B
Lagos Economy, Taxation, and the Informal Sector
Moderator: Olumuyiwa Balogun (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)
The Impact of the Apapa Traffic Gridlock on Global Maritime Trade and Nigeria’s Economy: A Forecast of the Trend by Edmund M. Chilaka (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Harnessing Nature for Leisure: Creativity in Lagos Tourism and Planningby Oladunni Oluwatoyin Izobo-Martins and Adebayo Adewunmi Emmanuel (Covenant University and Federal University of Technology, Nigeria)
Efficiency in Generation of State Wealth: Evidence from Lagosby David Mautin Oke (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Before Formalization: Attitudes toward Government, Taxation, and Governance Alternatives in Lagos’s Informal Sectorby Adrienne LeBas, Nonso Obikili, and Abiola Oyebanjo (American University, USA; University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Empirical Analysis of “Time to fail” and Determinants of Private Small Enterprises Survival in Metropolitan Lagosby Olufemi Muibi Saibu (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5F
Room 13A
Crime, Violence, and Security
Moderator: Damilola Agbalajobi (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Internal Migration, Social Infrastructures and Security of Lagos: 1967-2017by Israel Abayomi Saibu and Cecilia Titilayo Clement (Anchor University; University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Revisiting the Historiography of Crime in Lagosby Tolulope Ilesanmi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Agbero (Bus Conductors) in Urban Violence: The Case of Lagos, 1990-2014by Rasheed Sarumi (University of Lagos)
The Nigerian-Biafran War and Armed Robbery in Lagos, 1970-1985by Alex Amaechi Ugwuja (Paul University, Nigeria)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session 5G
Room 13B
Brazilian Influence on Lagos
Moderator:Aduke Gomez (Independent Scholar, Nigeria)
Bashir Olalekan Animashaun (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Abosede George (Barnard College – Columbia University, USA)
Remi Da Costa (Independent Scholar, Nigeria)
Ladi Veracruz (Independent Scholar, Nigeria)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MTN Library Foyer
Dinner @ MTN Library Foyer
Day 3 – Saturday, June 23
8:30am - 9:30am
MTN Library Foyer
Breakfast @ MTN Library Foyer
Session 6 Simultaneous Panels 10:00 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6A
Room 14
Lagos and its Local Intelligentsias: A Conversation with Hon. Adekunle Alli
Moderator:Habeeb Sanni (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Bashir Olalekan Animashaun (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Lanre Davis (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)
Mufutau Oluwasegun Jimoh (Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria)
Tim Livsey (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6B
Room 11A
Round-table:
Power Structures, Constitutionalism, and Created Urban Spaces
Sponsored by the Heinrich Boell Foundation
Moderator: Taibat Lawanson (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Olajumoke Akiode (Center for Ethics and Sustainable Development, Nigeria)
Gbenga Komolafe (General Secretary FIWON, Nigeria)
Olusegun Ogunleye (Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Nigeria)
Victoria Ohaeri (Executive Director, Spaces for Change, Nigeria)
Sunday Olukoya (Waste Pickers Association, Nigeria)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6C
Room 11B
Health, Wellness, and the Environment
Moderator: Portia Roelofs (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)
Socio-Economic and Demographic Correlates of Health Seeking Behavior among The Elderly in Lagos Stateby Oluwafunmilayo Theresa Adekola (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Health and Alcoholism among the Youth of Mushin, Lagos Stateby Monica Ewomazino Akokuwebe (Osun State University, Nigeria)
Disclosures of Patients’ Nonadherence to Medical Recommendations: Implications for Health Care Practice in Lagos StatebyEniola Boluwaduro (University of Bayreuth, Germany)
The ‘Hidden Migrant’: West African Migrants and the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Post 1960 Lagosby Sylvester Kohol (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
An Ethnographic Study of Waste Disposal Habits in Lagos: Insights From Within the University of Lagos Campusby Oluwaseun Williams (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6D
Room 12A
Documenting the Future: Archival Services, Learning Culture, and Knowledge Transmission
Moderator: Chinwe Ezinna Oriji (University of Texas at Austin, USA)
Digital Learning and Students’ Engagement: An Integrated Study of Secondary Education System in Lagos Metropolisby Oluwatobi Emmanuel Ajose (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Assessment of Environmental Consciousness among Library Patrons in Academic and Public Libraries in Lagos Metropolisby Adefunke Olanike Alabi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Expanding Beyond Book Collections: Faculty’s Perspectives on Library Spaceby Yetunde A. Zaid and Stella N. Nduka (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The Challenges of Acquiring Information Literacy Skills for Lawmakers’ Constituency Performance in South West Nigeriaby Onaade Ojo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6E
Room 12B
The City in African Cultural Experience
Moderator: Sidra Lawrence (Bowling Green State University, USA)
The Urban, the Rural and The Space in Between: On Urban Visions and Habitus of Young Zambians in Livingstone by Carl-Philipp Bodenstein (University of Vienna, Austria)
Education and Entrepreneurship Success in the Culture-Oriented Cities of Africaby Thabo Gopane (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Sports Facilities in the Writing of Microstructural and Macrostructural Development Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africaby Lauren Ndoutoume-Keltoumi (University of Caen Basse-Normandie, France)
Intersections: Performance and Creative Pedagogy in the Streets by Nomusa Makhubu (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6F
Room 13A
Author Meets Readers:
Engaging Nathan Suhr-Sytsma’s Poetry, Print, and the Making of Postcolonial Literature(Cambridge University Press, 2017)
Moderator: Remi Raji-Oyelade (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Gabriel Bambgose (Rutgers University, USA)
Oliver Coates (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
Carli Coetzee(Journal of African Cultural Studies, United Kingdom)
Tosin Gbogi (Tulane University, USA)
Leslie James (Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session 6G
Room 13B
Photography, Creativity, and Visual Arts
Moderator: Akinwale Onipede (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Re:The City as Muse: Lagos as Nigeria’s Creative Hub by Oluwole Coker (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Tagging Lagos: Graffiti and the Development of a Visual Cultureby Zainab Ayobola Kekere-Ekun (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Imaging the Coastal Megacity: Land Making and Documentary Photography in Lagos, Nigeria by Ben Mendelsohn (New York University, USA)
The Multimodal Technique as a Pedagogical Tool in Pelu Awofeso’s White Lagos: A Definitive and Visual Guide to the Eyo Festival (Stella N. Kpolugbo and Felix B. Oke (Anchor University, Nigeria)
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Break
Session 7 Simultaneous Panels 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7A
Room 14
Author Meets Readers:
Engaging Lola Akande’s What It Takes (Kraft Books, 2016)
Moderator: Akin Odebunmi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Adetayo Alabi (University of Mississippi, USA)
Chris Anyokwu (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Chinyere Chimodo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Carli Coetzee (Journal of African Cultural Studies, United Kingdom)
Oluwole Coker (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Omolola Ladele (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Wumi Raji (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7B
Room 11A
Theatre, Nollywood, and Performance Art
Moderator: Olusegun Soetan (University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA)
“Us and Them”: The Igbo as a Dominant “Other” in Lagos: An Analysis of Selected Nigerian Video Filmsby Bosede Funke Afolayan (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Aesthetics of Song and Dance Sequence and Bollywood Influence on Hausa Movies: The Example of Sangala and Mujadalaby Olufemi Oke and Oladimeji Ogunoye (University of Miami, USA; Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Improvisation of Indigenous Oral Arts in the Contemporary Stand-up Comedy by David Ololade Oladimeji (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Tunde Kelani: Deployment of Yoruba Traditional Tropes as Set Portals for Modern Social Changes by Stephen O. Solanke (Ajayi Crowther University, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7C
Room 11B
Language, Literature, and Literary Culture
Moderator: Tosin Gbogi (Tulane University, USA)
Henry Akubuiro’s Dystopian/Utopian Vision of Lagos in Prodigals in Paradiseby Solomon Omatsola Azumurana (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Re-writing Lagos: Reflections on New Writers from and Writings on Lagos from 2000- 2017 by Kayode G. Kofoworola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Language in the Cultural Market Place: Advertising Strategies of Textile Traders in ìdúmọ̀tà Central Lagosby Esther Titilayo Ojo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Cultural Metaphors as Sociolinguistic Identity in the Language of Adamu Orisa Play in Lagos Island by Mojisola Shodipe (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7D
Room 12A
Emerging Perspectives in Lagos History
Moderator: Abosede George (Barnard College -Columbia University)
The Emergence of Lagos as the Financial and Banking Capital of Nigeria, 1860-1960 by Bamidele Aly and Felix Ajiola (Panthéon-Sorbonne University, France; University of Lagos,Nigeria)
New Lights on Nigerian Aviation History by Felix Ajiola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Historico-Morphological Analysis of Insularity of the Island of Lagos by F.O. Akindeju (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The Belligerent Poor and the Countering Status Quo in Colonial Lagos, 1940–1960 by Tunde Decker (Osun State University, Nigeria)
Power Relationship and Conflict Management among Lagos Aristocrat during the Precolonial Eraby Sikirulahi Tunde Elegbede (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7E
Room 12B
Documenting the Future
Archival Services, Learning Culture, and Knowledge Transmission
Moderator: Olaocha N. Nwabara (College of William & Mary, USA)
Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau by Abiola Abioye (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Developing Library Services of the Future: Implications for Public Libraries in Lagos State by Halima S. Egberongbe and Titilayo O. Adedokun (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Digital Piracy by Undergraduates, Library, and Information Professionalsby Airen Adetimirin (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Archiving and Records Management in State Houses of Assembly in South-Western Nigeria by Shola Babalola (The French Institute for Research in Africa, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7F
Room 13A
Ethical and Philosophical Questions
Moderator: Lukas Affentranger (Independent Scholar, Switzerland)
Between the Ruler and the Ruled: A Dialectic Analysis of the Divergent Conceptions of the Lagos Megacity by Omobolanle Joseph Akinniyi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Land Reclamation Programmes: Analysis from the Perspective of African Environmental Ethics by Ibanga Diana-Abasi (Covenant University and Federal University of Technology, Nigeria)
A Critical Appraisal of the Echoes of Good Lagos by Tunde Musibau Akanni and Gbemiga Ogunleye (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
Re-examining the Philosophical Potential in African Languagesby Peter Oni (University of Lagos)
Towards an Ethical Framework for Evictions in the City of Lagosby Peter Osimiri (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Session 7G
Room 13B
When Samuel Adjai Crowther Strides, The Natives’ Footprints Disappear: Performance by Jelili Atiku (Brown University, USA)
Moderator: Jumoke Sanwo (Revolving Art Incubator, Nigeria)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
MTN Library Foyer
Lunch @ MTN Library Foyer
Session 8 Simultaneous Panels 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8A
Room 14
Reintroducing Akiga Sai’s History of the Tiv:
Indigenous Knowledge Production in Colonial Nigeria (Sponsored by the International African Institute, UK)
Moderator: Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani (National Open University, Nigeria)
Karin Barber (University of Birmingham, UK)
Muritala Monsuru (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Oyeniyi Okunoye (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Bankole Olayebi (Bookcraft, Nigeria)
James Tsaaior (Independent Scholar, Nigeria)
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8B
Room 11A
Feeding the City: The Food Pathways of Lagos
Moderator: Damilola Adebayo (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
Evaluation of Some Quality Attributes of Wheat and Coconut Composite Flour and its Extruded Snacks by O.P. Olatidoye, F. F.Akinwande,and F.O Ajiola (Yaba College of Technology; University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Food and Sex in Selected Lagos Metropolitan Novels by Kayode G. Kofoworola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Ethnicity and the Fish Industry: Emerging Perspectives on Environment and Social Justice in Lagos by Oluwaseun O. Williams (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
From ‘Panla’ to ‘Oku Eko’: A Historical Perspective on the Changes in Lagos Food Culture, 1960–1990sby N. Babatunde Yussuf (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8C
Room 11B
In Search of Queens: A Performance
Moderator: Carli Coetzee (Journal of African Cultural Studies, UK)
Dotun Ayobade (Brown University, USA)
Najite Anikulapo-Kuti
Kevwe Anikulapo-Kuti
Olaide Babayale Anikulapo-Kuti
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8D
Room 12A
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Livability
Moderator: Monsuru Muritala (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Cohabiting Commerce in a Transport Hub: Peoples as Infrastructure in Lagosby Allen Xiao and Kudus Adebayo (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Lagos: Is Africa’s Most Populous City Livable?By Kolawole Adeniran Adesuyi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Lagos ‘Go-slow’: The Hazardous Effects of Traffic Congestion on Human Health by Damilola Fagite (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
The Development of Railway Transportation and its Impact in Iddo Community Since 1955 by David Ogoru and Sikiru Azeez Kayode (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Okada as Alternative Means of Intra-city Transportation in Lagos since 1990 by Moses Ilo (Tai Solarin College of Education, Nigeria)
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8E
Room 12B
Africa in the Age of Film Festival
Moderator: Tunde Onikoyi (Elizade University, Nigeria)
Film Festival Founders in Nigeria: Selected Conversations by Adebimpe Adebambo (Independent Scholar, Nigeria)
Film Festivals and Archival Efficiency as Historical Reservoir of Epistemeby Michael Olanrewaju Agboola (Kwara State University, Nigeria)
Film Festivals in Nigeria: On the Threshold of Nollywood to Nollyworldby Adediran Kayode-Ademiju-Bepo (University of Jos, Nigeria)
What is in a Name? Searching for ‘Abuja’ in the Abuja International Film Festival and ‘Lagos’ in the Eko Film Festival by Cornelius Eze Onyekaba (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Film Festivals: Behind the Scenes of a Grandeur Celebration by Ambrose Oroboh Uchenunu (University of Benin, Nigeria)
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8F
Room 13A
Round-table:
Slum Redevelopment and Regeneration in Lagos State: Any Hope for Locally Relevant Policies?
Sponsored by the University of Lagos Centre for Housing Studies, an ARUA Center of Excellence in Urbanization and Habitable Cities in Africa
Moderator: T.G Nubi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Tosin Ajose (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
T.G Nubi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Basheer Oshodi (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Basirat Oyalowo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Session 8G
Room 13B
Employment, Media, and Education
Moderator: Rosemary Popoola (Covenant University, Nigeria)
The Hub of Lagos Broadcast and Employment Medium: The Instagram Station by Toyosi Abiola Morgan (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
The Baby Mama Phenomenon: Social Media and Single Parenthood in Nigeriaby Odunayo Adeojo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Social Predictors of Small-scale Entrepreneurs’ Access to Formal Funds in Lagos State by Adebowale Ayobade and Waziri Babatunde Adisa (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Mother’s Education and Child Work in Lagos Mainland Area of Lagos Stateby Joy. O.Ekwoaba (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
Feedback and Synthesis
LSA General Business Meeting
Presentation of Awards
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MTN Library Foyer