Mrs. Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi
Mrs. Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi is a LECTURER II in HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Mrs. Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi is a LECTURER 11 in HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Department, Faculty of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
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Address: | History And International Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2019) February, 2017 to October, 2019 Master Of Arts Economic History |
| 2 | Paul University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2014) December, 2010 to August, 2014 BA History And International Relations |
| 3 | Umuezeala Owerre Central School. (FSLC, May, 2014) September, 2000 to July, 2005 |
| 4 | Saint Margaret's Convent, Umuariam Obowo. (SSCE, October, 2010) September, 2024 to June, 2010 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 11, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike October, 2023 to April, 2025 |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike February, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 4 | Graduate Assistant, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike April, 2016 to February, 2020 |
| 5 | Graduate Assistant, Paul University Awka August, 2015 to May, 2016 |
| 6 | NYSC Corps Member, University of Uyo - Department of History and International Studies November, 2014 to November, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N., Mbalisi, Chiemela A., Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, July) Of Continuity in the Trajectory of Human Migrations: Japa as Modern Day Slavery in Historical Perspective SCOA Heritage Nig, LTD |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Chiemela A. Mbalisi, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, January), "Wired Traditions: Influence of Technology on Reincarnation Narratives in Digital Igbo - African Culture in Historical Perspective", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (KDJAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 73 - 92 |
| 2 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Chiemela A. Mbalisi, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, April), "Ubuntu: Africa and the Black Tax Economy, A Post Colonial Nigeria Experience", JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (JASSD), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 172 - 190 |
| 3 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Chiemela A. Mbalisi, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, July), "Deconstructing Sustainability: Examining the Disconnect Between Global Frameworks and Local Realities in Climate Change Mitigation, Africa in Focus", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 38 - 51 |
| 4 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Chiemela A. Mbalisi, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu, Alokwu, Cyprian Obiora. (2025, June), "Neoliberalism and Environmental Decline in Africa: Why Global Climate Agenda Undermine Nigeria's Development Priorities", JOURNAL OF ARTS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 64 - 81 |
| 5 | Chiemela A. Okeke, Chinedu N. Mbalisi. (2023, February), "Women and Economy in Africa: A Focus on Ihitte Uboma Society of Igboland, Southeast Nigeria, 1991 - 2015", OHAZURUME- UNIZIK JOURNAL OF CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 133 - 154 |
| 6 | Blessing C. Arize , Chiemela A. Mbalisi. (2023, March), "Social Racism and Discrimination: The Osu Cultural Practice in Igboland", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 7 | Mbalisi, Chiemela A.. (2022, July), "Of Narratives and Memories: The Nigerian-Biafra War of Igboland, 1967 - 1970", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1 -13 |
| 8 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Chiemela Adaku Okeke. (2021, November), "Migrations in Africa: A Focus on Mbano of Igboland, Southeast Nigeria up to 1900.", OGIRISI: A NEW JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 43 - 64 |
| 9 | Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi, Chiemela Adaku Okeke.. (2020, December), "The 1914 Amalgamation; Pre Cursor to Misconstrued Unity in Post - Colonial Nigeria.", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (KDJAS), Department of History and International Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor and Chiemela A. Okeke. (2015, May), "Colonialism: Nexus for Myraid Religious Contentions in Post Colonial Igboland (An Historical Overview)", UNIZIK Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 128 - 141 |
| 11 | Chinedu. N. Mbalisi, Chidi Amaechi & Chiemela. A. Okeke. (2014, October), "The Igbo and the Challenge of Internal Colonialism in the Post Civil War Nigeria, 1970 - 1999", Uzu Journal of History And International Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 201 - 234 |
| 12 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N., & Okeke, Chiemela A.. (2014, April), "Reconstructing African History through Oral Tradition: The Egwu Alijah Example since the 20th Century", Ikenga: International Journal of the Institute of African Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 96 - 116, Scopus Indexed Journal |
| 13 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Alumona, Stephen Chukwuma & Okeke, Chiemela Adaku. (2014, June), "Monetization of Death and Burial Ceremonials Among the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria", Igbo Scholars International Journal, pp 81 - 106 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Travel Grant" (June, 2024 to June, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Lagos Studies Association |
| 2 | Awardee: "Graduate Conference Grant" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Institute of African and Diaspora Studies |
| 3 | Awardee: "Women's Mentoring Grant" (June, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Lagos Studies Association |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Clerk, "Department of History and International Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Fed University/ Textbook Committee" (February, 2023 to April, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Ife Institute of Advanced Studies" (member since 2024), https://ias-ife.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "Lagos Studies Association" (member since 2023), https://www.lagosstudies.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://www.historicalsocietynigeria.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Department of History and Strategic Studies, 3rd National Conference", (Department of History and Strategic Studies AE-FUNAI), 10th July, 2025 to 10th July, 2025; Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu, Alike Ikwo |
| 2 | "9th Lagos Association Conference", (Lagos Studies Association), 17th June, 2025 to 21st June, 2025; Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Lagos |
| 3 | "8th Lagos Studies Association Conference", (Lagos Studies Association), 25th June, 2024 to 29th June, 2024; Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Lagos |
| 4 | "2nd Unilag -ACC Graduate Conference", (Institute of African and Diaspora Studies), 19th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos |
| 5 | "Center for Arts, Culture and Humanities Conference", (Center for Arts,Culture and Humanities), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Unizik |
| 6 | "7th Annual Lagos International Conference", (LSA), 21st June, 2023 to 25th June, 2023; University of Lagos, Lagos |
| 7 | "Ist National Conference of the Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi", (Department of History and International Studies), 25th May, 2023 to 25th May, 2023; AE- FUNAI |
| 8 | "OHAZULUME Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village), 25th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Chukwuemeka Odomegwu Ojukwu, Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Facaulty of Arts, COOU), 1st June, 2022 to 4th June, 2022; Igbariamu Campus |
| 10 | "Hybrid Conference of the Center for African Civilizations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization in Partnership with The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State), 10th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | "66th Historical Society of Nigeria Conference", (Historical Society of Nigeria), 12th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Enugu |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Ife Summer Institute", (Ife Institute of Advanced Studies), 22nd July, 2024 to 2nd August, 2024; University of Ife |