ABIA JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES
ISSN: 1597-411
About the Journal
A publication of the MJC Echeruo Faculty of Humanities Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
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Aims & Scope
The journal, published by the MJC Echeruo Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria, aims to promote high-quality scholarly research and interdisciplinary discourse in the humanities and social sciences, with emphasis on African contexts and global issues.
It publishes original articles, reviews, and essays in disciplines including linguistics, literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, mass communication, sociology, anthropology, political science, fine and theatre arts, cultural studies, and gender/diaspora studies. Contributions engaging African traditions, postcolonial themes, and contemporary issues are encouraged. All submissions undergo peer review and adhere to copyright restrictions.
EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/DEAN
Samuel N. Agu
EDITOR
Monday C. Onukawa
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Godwin I.N.Emezue
Ejitu N. Ota
Ihechi O. Nkoro
Kingsley C.Izuogu
Aloysius O. Dimgba
Isaac M. Udoh
EDITORIAL ADVISERS
| Geoffrey I. Nwaka | — | Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria |
| Afam N. Ebeogu | — | Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria |
| Eno Nta | — | University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria |
| Mbok Mboho | — | Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa, Nigeria |
| Gideon S. Omachonu | — | National Open University, Abuja, Nigeria |
| Francis Offor | — | University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Euginia Mbanefo | — | University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
Latest Articles
WITCHCRAFT AND SPOUSAL DYNAMISM IN AFRICA
Ahmed Tanimu Mahmoud | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
A TRILINGUAL GLOSSARY OF DIET AND NUTRITION TERMS IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND IGBO
Nkechinyere O. Chidi-Mbah | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
APPLICATION OF BONHOEFFERIAN RESPONSIBILITY ETHICS AS A FRAMEWORK FOR GENDER JUSTICE: A CASE STUDY OF OHUHU CLAN
Emmanuel M. Omekara | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
A REVIEW OF EVOLUTION OF TRANSLATION AND TOURISM MARKETING (2016-2025)
Anthonia Adaobi Ekuerhare & Irene Elohor Efeakpor | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
THE AMBIVALENCE OF THE PROLIFERATION OF CHURCHES IN NIGERIA
Faith Nkem Okobia | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
FOCUSING VERSUS TOPICALISATION IN GHÒTÙỌ̀
Deborah Omolara Olaitan | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
USORO NJỤAJỤJỤ NA AJỤJỤ N’ OLU NZỤ NA IGBO IZUGBE: NDEKỌ NTỤLEKỌRỊTA (INTERROGATIVE STRUCTURES AND QUESTION FORMATION IN THE NSỤ DIALECT AND STANDARD IGBO: A COMPARATIVE DOCUMENTATION)
Chuks Favour Demson & Gloria Nkiru Egwuonwu-Chimezie | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
HISTORICIZING INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA: STATE RESPONSE AND THE KAMPALA CONVENTION, 1967 – 2020
Margaret Chijioke Ibeku | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
AUGUSTINIAN THEODICY AND POLITICAL EVIL: A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S SOCIO-POLITICAL CRISIS
Barnabas E. Izegede & Judemary Ikechukwu Anyigor | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
ASPECTS OF DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION IN ÍGÁLÂ
Sunday Abraham Unubi & Ojonugwa Johnpaul Naomi | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
THEOLOGY OF SATANIC CAUSATION IN NIGERIAN PENTECOSTALISM: A CRITICAL ECCLESIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Oliver C. Igwe | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
IGBOLAND BEFORE 1800: AN OVERVIEW OF POLITICS, SOCIETY, AND CULTURE.
Ejitu Nnechi Ota, Cosmas Odinaka Onozie & Eziaha Onwutebe | July 28, 2026 | Vol. 9 Issue 2
RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM AND IDEOLOGICAL CONFLICT IN AHMED YERIMA’S ATTAHIRU AND ODENIGBO
Michael O. Ejiodu, Divine O. Ogede | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
THE IMPACT OF CHANGE ON AYELALA (GODDESS OF JUSTICE) DEITY IN ILAJE KINGDOM OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Bukola A. Folaranmi, Olusegun A. Harmona | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
GENESIS’ WIFE-SISTER EPISODES: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA
Michael, N. Nwoko | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
TWITTER, THE YOUTH AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Obiageri L. Oduh, Kingsley C. Izuogu, Walter Ihejirika | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: INTERROGATING THE PAST AND RESHAPING THE FUTURE
Ejitu N. Ota, Tournaregha Akposiemokumo, Ikechukwu, Adiele | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
KING SOLOMON'S QUEST FOR WISDOM AND IT'S APPLICATION IN GOVERNANCE (1Kings 3:9): IMPERATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
Emmanuel C. Agoha | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
MUSIC AS AN ART AND INSTRUMENT FOR NATION BUILDING
Enoh J. Okafor, Patricia N. Oyibo | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
AN APPRAISAL OF THE MEANING OF BEING
Aloysius O. Dimgba | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Theatre: An Exploration of Stage Directors’ Experiences in Creative Production
Olumide J. Oki | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
CARNIVAL FLOATS AND THE RE-EMERGENCE OF THEATRE-ON-WHEELS
Success Ebipade Perefagha, Adikiba G. Boyle | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
TACTILE DEMOGRAPHICS IN NURUDDIN FARAH’S CROSSBONES
Isaac M. Udoh | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
CONSTRAINTS ON IGBO COMPLEMENTISERS
Chinyere B. Onyemaechi, Onyedikachi C. Orji | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
MANY IMAGES IN ONE MIRROR: A Critical Discourse on the Philosophical Foundations of Maazi
Samuel Ngozi Agu, Reason Emma Abajuo | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
Preserving Igbo Culture Through Digital Media: A Review
Onyedikachi C. Orji | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
CHALLENGES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO CHRISTIANITY
Mary I. Egwuanikwu | July 16, 2025 | Vol. 9 Issue 1
COVENANT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
Samuel M. Onwuka | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
A SOCIOLINGUISTIC EXPLORATION OF LANGUAGE AND THE NARRATIVE OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN ROY C’S “PEEPING THROUGH THE WINDOW
Samuel Edem and Patience O. Solomon-Etefia | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
HUMAN AND SPIRIT SYMBOLIC COMMUNICATION IN THE IGBO CULTURE
Edith N. Ọnụkawa | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
BOKO HARAM INSURGENCE AND THE TRAUMA OF THE FEMININE FOLK IN ORDINARY SAVIOUR, NEW STORIES FROM NIGERIA’S NORTHEAST
Chinwendu A. Nwizu | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
AN ONTOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU’S CHILD - CENTRED THEORY OF EDUCATION
Aloysius O. Dimgba | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
PROPAGANDA, NARRATIVES, AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE NIGERIA-BIAFRA WAR OF 1967-1970.
Ejitu N. Ota and Cosmas O. Onozie | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
IGBO PREFERENCE OF OIL PALM (NKWỤ) TO RAFFIA PALM (NGWỌ): EVIDENCE FROM THE CULTURE
Monday C. Ọnukawa, Chinwendu A. Nwizu and Edith N. Ọnụkawa | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
TEACHING FOLKLORE IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY: A TENTATIVE MODEL
Afam N. Ebeogu | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
DOING PRAGMATICS: AN ILLOCUTIONARY ACT ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ GRAFFITI INSCRIPTIONS IN ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Kenneth O. Patrick, Godwin I.N. Emezue | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
A STUDY OF PROHIBITED ANIMALS IN THE IGBO CULTURE
Chijioke Soroibe | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
ASPECTS OF VERBAL TABOOS AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES IN IGBO: A FOCUS ON TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND MYSTERIOUS PHENOMENA
Ihemamma U. Osonwa | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2
Book Review: TRADITIONS OF IGBO ORIGIN: A Study of Pre-Colonial Population Movements in Africa
Samuel N. Agu | June 14, 2024 | Vol. 8 Issue 2