Prof. Tochukwu John Okeke
Prof. Tochukwu John Okeke is a PROFESSOR in THEATRE ARTS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Theatre Arts, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | THEATRE ARTS |
Social Profiles
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head Of Department, Department of Theatre and Film Studies February, 2021 to April, 2023 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2019, October) Dynamics of Scene Design in Alex Asigbo's War of the Tin Gods , pp 132-140 |
| 2 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2018, July) Re-defining Igbo Masquerade Design for Economic Survival: The Ajikwu Masquerade Ensemble as Example , pp 2-10 |
| 3 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2016, October) Performance Space in Traditional African Theatre: A Study of Mkpikpa Festival , pp 23-36 |
| 4 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2014, January) Of Dreams and Wakefulness: Re-reading Reality and Illusions in Ogonna Agu's Symbol of a goddess Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. London, pp 179-182 |
| 5 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2012, January) Staging Challenges in Producing for the Thrust Stage: The Case of Unizik , pp 720-726 |
| 6 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2011, September) Scenic Design as Paradigm for Sustainable Development: A Reading of Esiaba Irobi's The Fronded Circle in Performance , pp 782-789 |
| 7 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2010, October) Cultural Diplomacy and Ethnic Tension in a Multi-Religious Society: An Example of Nigeria , pp 248-255 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2023, March), "Mediatizing Masking: Towards a New Performance Tradition in a Pandemic Era", Sarcouncil Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2023, January), "Challenges and Prospects of Multimedia Staging in the Educational Theatre: The Unizik Example", International Review of Humanities Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2023, July), "Signifying Meaning Through Theatrical Design: A Reading of Esiaba Irobi's "Hangmen Also Die" in Performance", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 111-117 |
| 4 | Tochukwu J. Okeke, Lilian Chiamaka Chukwuma. (2022, December), "Costume Design for Theatre Productions: From Concept to Realization: A Case Study of Obotunde Ijimere’s Woyengi", Ama: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 203-221 |
| 5 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2022, July), "Therapies of Sorrow: Finding Solace in the Performance of Igbo Funeral Rites", Journal Of Arts and Communication (JAC), Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2021, July), "Scenographic Considerations in Staging Dipo Kalejaiye’s Danger Awake", Mgbakoigba: Journal Of African Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 115-124 |
| 7 | Tochukwu J. Okeke, Judith Ume Akunne. (2021, June), "The Significance of Cultural Symbols in Ogbo Traditional War Dance", Ama: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 136-153 |
| 8 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2020, September), "Interrogating the Identity Question Through Igbo Masquerade Design: The Ijele Mask as Paradigm", Nigerian Theatre Journal: A Journal of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 129-140 |
| 9 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2020, May), "Design Concept and Characterization in Select Igbo Masquerades", Creative Artsist, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 77-99 |
| 10 | Alex C. Asigbo, Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2020, December), "Geographies of Conflict: Resolving Farmer-Herdsmen Conflict Through Street Theatre", The Routledge Companion to Applied Performance |
| 11 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2019, October), "Design Aesthetics in Agboghommuo Masquerade", Ama: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 154-171 |
| 12 | Tochukwu J. Okeke, Nicholas C. Akas. (2019, October), "Towards An Effective Environment for Traditional African Dance: The Owumini Dance as Example", Scene Dock: Journal of Theatre Design and Technology, Vol. 3, pp 59-75 |
| 13 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2019, May), "Scenic Design and Countering Terrorism in the Performance of Emma Dandaura’s Venom for Venom", HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 92-106 |
| 14 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2019, April), "Scenography and Societal Change: An Appraisal of Scenographic Practice in A Developing Economy", International Review of Humanities Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 313-323 |
| 15 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2019, January), "Connecting Bridges Through Theatrical Design: An Examination of “Asiri Nla” in Performance", International Review of Humanities Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 27-34 |
| 16 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2015, October), "Shaping the Space: The Effect of Architecture on Theatrical Performance", Scene Dock: Journal of Theatre Design and Technology, Vol. 1, pp 100-119 |
| 17 | Alex C. Asigbo, Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2014, December), "Tradition and Talent in Artistic Creativity: A Study of Selected Igbo Folk Artists", Creative Artsist, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 15-24 |
| 18 | Alex C. Asigbo, Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2013, May), "Recent Nigerian Playwriting and Collapse of Ideology", Creative Artsist, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 19 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2012, October), "Cultural Syncretism in Igbo Mask An Example of the Ijele Mask", IMSU THEATRE JOURNAL: A Contemporary Journal of Arts and Theatre Practice, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 117-131 |
| 20 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2012, October), "Culture and Societal Change in Nollywood", Nigerian Theatre Journal: A Journal of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 84-92 |
| 21 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2012, August), "Developing a Sustainable Creative Arts Industry in An Economically Depressed Economy: A Case of Nollywood", Ama: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 43-71 |
| 22 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2011, June), "Ikpu-Ani: The Initiation Tradition of the Igbo", Ama: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 69-86 |
| 23 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2010, September), "Repackaging the Art of Facial Scarification for Tourism: An Example of Igbu-Ichi in Umudioka Anambra State", Ama: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 13-22 |
| 24 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2010, September), "The Leadership Question in Nigerian Drama: A Reading of Emeka Nwabueze’s Guardian of the Cosmos and Ola Rotimi’s If… A Tragedy of the Ruled", The Crab: Journal of Theatre and Media Arts., Vol. 6, pp 173-183 |
| 25 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2010, October), "Drama as a Tool for Social Commentary: An Example of Alex Asigbo’s The Reign of Pascal Amusu", UJAH: UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 112-121 |
| 26 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2009, October), "Shifting Paradigm in the Theory and Criticism of Nigerian Drama", Mukabala: Journal of Performing Arts and Culture, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 85-103 |
| 27 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2008, August), "Colour Symbols and Associations Among the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba", The Parnassus: University of Uyo Journal of Cultural Research, Vol. 4, pp 77-91 |
| 28 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2007, October), "Towards the Sustenance of Theatre Culture in the Face of the Rising Wave of the Home Video", The Performer: Ilorin Journal of Performing Arts, Vol. 9, pp 136-143 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2023, July), "The Impact of Weather/Climate Change on Agricultural Festivals: Iwa Ji Festival as an Example", |
| 2 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2022, July), "Charting New Frontiers in Nigerian Scenographic Space from the Vestiges of the Past: The Performance of Esiaba Irobis’s "Colour of Rusting Gold" as Paradigm", |
| 3 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. (2011, November), "Culture and Societal Change: Implications for the Sustained Growth of Nollywood", , pp 25-39 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Tochukwu J. Okeke. "Chima Osakwe, The Revolutionary Drama and Theatre of Femi Osofisan", (Others, 2019 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Technology and Film Making: A Comparative Study of Kenneth Nnebue's "Living in Bondage" and Ramsy Noah's "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free"" (2021). Completed Masters project by Odunze, Vivian Ozulonye 2017108001F |
| 2 | "The Influence of Symbols in Dance Communication: A Study of Selected Indigenous Dances" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ume, Judith Akunne 2019106001FA |
| 3 | "Between Traditional and Mediated Teaching Techniques: Towards an Effective Theatre Pedagogy for A Child's Transformation" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Okeh, Celestina Onwuka 2017107001F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Inter-Departmental Football Competition" (May, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Chief Ozo Raphael Igwe Foundation |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies" (March, 2022) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies" (June, 2022) |
| 4 | Chief Editor, "AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies" (March, 2022) |
| 5 | Editor, "AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies" (August, 2014) |
| 6 | Editor, "AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies" (September, 2013) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Chima Osakwe, The Revolutionary Drama of Femi Osofisan" (August, 2019) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Chima Osakwe, The Revolutionary Drama of Femi Osofisan" (April, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Departmental Defence" (October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (September, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence" (October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (March, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate Final Year Long Essay (Projects), Department of Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan" (August, 2021). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Research and Innovations Committee for 2019/2020 & 2021/2021 Academic Session" (October, 2019) |
| 2 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2019) |
| 3 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies" (May, 2019) |
| 4 | Exam Officer, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies" (January, 2017) |
| 5 | Exam Officer, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies" (January, 2014) |
| 6 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Theatre Arts, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2010) |
| 7 | Production Manager, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies" (September, 2010) |
| 8 | Special Assistant to the Governor, "Anambra State Government" (November, 2006 to February, 2006) |
| 9 | Special Assistant to the Governor, "Anambra State Government" (August, 2004 to February, 2006) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "African Theatre Association (AFTA)" (member since 2016), http://africantheatreassociation.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA)" (member since 2009), http://sonta.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners" (member since 1992), https://nnn.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2022 International Conference of the African Theatre Association (AFTA)", (African Theatre Association), 21st July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; Physical |
| 2 | "2021 Hybrid Conference (Physical and Virtual) Ohazurume Conference; The Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization (IVACAC) in partnership with The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State", (The Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization (IVACAC), NAU, Awka), 10th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Hybrid (Physical & Virtual |
| 3 | "34th International Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)), 3rd November, 2021 to 6th November, 2021; Physical |
| 4 | "2021 Online Annual Conference of African Theatre Association (AFTA)", (African Theatre Association), 14th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Zoom |
| 5 | "International Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)), 26th August, 2019 to 29th August, 2019; Physical |
| 6 | "2018 Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th May, 2018 to 18th May, 2018; Physical |
| 7 | "30th Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)), 1st November, 2017 to 3rd November, 2017; Physical |
| 8 | "2017 Annual International Faculty Conference in Collaboration with Chinese Research Centre in Nigeria, Confucius Institute, NAU, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Physical |
| 9 | "29th Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)), 9th November, 2016 to 12th November, 2016; Physical |
| 10 | "7th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Physical |
| 11 | "28th Annual International Conference of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (National Institute of Cultural Orientation (NICO), FCT, Abuja), 3rd August, 2015 to 6th August, 2016; Physical |
| 12 | "6th Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Physical |
| 13 | "27th Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists, (SONTA)", (Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos), 26th August, 2014 to 29th August, 2014; Physical |
| 14 | "Annual Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Physical |
| 15 | "UI Theatre @50 International Conference on 50 Years of Theatre Arts in an African Academy", (Department of Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan), 28th August, 2013 to 31st August, 2013; Physical |
| 16 | "26th Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Department of Theatre Arts, Benue State University, Makurdi), 4th June, 2013 to 7th June, 2013; Physical |
| 17 | "5th Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; Physical |
| 18 | "25th Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Department of Theatre Arts, University of Calabar, Calabar.), 6th September, 2012 to 9th September, 2012; Physical |
| 19 | "4th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th May, 2012 to 6th May, 2012; Physical |
| 20 | "3rd Annual Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th May, 2011 to 6th May, 2011; Physical |
| 21 | "Literary Society of Nigeria (LSN) 2010 Conference", (Literary Society of Nigeria), 16th November, 2010 to 19th November, 2010; Physical |
| 22 | "23rd Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Department of Theatre Arts, Nasarawa State University, Keffi), 2nd June, 2010 to 6th June, 2010; Physical |
| 23 | "2nd Annual Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th May, 2010 to 9th May, 2010; Physical |
| 24 | "School of Arts 2009 National Conference", (School of Arts, Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri), 11th November, 2009 to 13th November, 2009; Physical |
| 25 | "22nd Annual Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA)", (Department of Theatre Arts, University of Jos), 1st June, 2009 to 5th June, 2009; Physical |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train the Trainer", (College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Physical |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Seminar on Awareness Campaign Against Human Trafficking", (Best Brain Youth Initiative Supported by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for Delta North Senatorial District), 1st July, 2019 to 1st July, 2019; Physical |