Prof. Chinyere Celestina Esimone
Prof. Chinyere Celestina Esimone is a PROFESSOR in MUSIC DEPARTMENT Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Chinyere Celestina Esimone. I am married to Prof, Charles Okechukwu Esimone. I am from Uruolu Akwaeze in Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. My marriage is blessed with five (5) children. I am a Lecturer in the Department of Music, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State and I live at No. 3 Nweze-Esimone Street. AguAwka by Wonderland Mopol base, Awka.
Personal Information
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Address: | Music Department, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MUSIC DEPARTMENT |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2012) April, 2010 to December, 2012 Ph.D. In Music Education Music Education |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu State. (Master Degree, August, 2010) November, 2008 to May, 2009 MA In Music Education Music Education |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu State. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) December, 1999 to May, 2001 B Ed (Education Music) Education Music |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Ph.D. Supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State September, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Co-Supervisor Ph.D. Supervision, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State September, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairperson Faculty Conference Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka / Faculty of Arts June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Advisory Team Member, Organising Committee for National Summit on Child's Right, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State May, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Director JUPEB, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State JUPEB April, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Deputy Director; Center for Conflict Resolution, Early Warning and Early Response, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State February, 2022 to February, 2023 |
| 7 | Member, Faculty Of Arts Lecture Series July, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Departmental Board Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,/Department of Music July, 2021 to February, 2024 |
| 9 | Member, Unizik Board Of The Conficius June, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | Member, Teacher Education Research Association April, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | Chairman LOC, Association Of Nigerian Musicologist (Unizik Chapter) March, 2021 to August, 2021 |
| 12 | Vice Chairman, Dress Code Committe Unizik June, 2019 to Present |
| 13 | M.A & Ph.D. Supervision, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State March, 2017 to Present |
| 14 | Member, Faculty Of Arts Welfare Committee July, 2013 to Present |
| 15 | Member, Music Department Choir Unizik December, 2012 to Present |
| 16 | Member, Association Of Nigerian Musicologist August, 2012 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Iruoma A. Ugoo-Okonkwo & Esimone, Chinyere C.. (2023, March) Competence-Based Challenges of CCA Introduction in UBE As It Affects Music & Remedial Measures , pp 290-300 |
| 2 | Alex Walsh Erhiegueke, Matthew Ikenna Okos & Chinyere Celestina Esimone. (2023, June) The Semantics of Highlife Music in Nigeria: A Study of "Funny Funny Identity" by Oliver De Coque , pp 597-606 |
| 3 | Iruoma A. Ugoo-Okonkwo, Chinyere C. Esimone and Alexander W. Erhiegueke. (2022, October) Students' Disposition Towards Learning & Performing Voice Pieces As A Compulsory Component of Individual Performance Studies (IPS) , pp 59-66 |
| 4 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone, Ebele Veronica Ojukwu & Iruoma Amaka Ugo-Okonkwo. (2022, July) The Place of Folk Music in Some Developmental Areas of Children in Early Childhood Education ArchRock Creative Media Ltd, pp 50-58 |
| 5 | Chisom Odinaka Ezeobiora & C. C. Esimone. (2022, July) The Teaching and Learning of Trombone in Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Mount Olive College Umunya, Anambra State ArchRock Creative Media Ltd, pp 67-75 |
| 6 | Iruoma A. Ugoo-Okonkwo & Chinyere C. Esimone. (2020, April) Nigeria Educational policies & UBE Music: Extent if Of Progression Ir Retrogression , pp 11 |
| 7 | Esimone, Chinyere Celestina. (2017, September) Music: A means of Instruction in Early Childhood Education , pp 25-48 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chinyere Esimone, Alexander W. Erhiegueke, Iruoma A. Ugoo-Okonkwo. (2024, May), "THE ROLE OF CONTEMPORARY MUSICIAN IN NATION BUILDING: A STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN NATION.", ESTAGA: JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES (EJIP), Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone. & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A. & Alexander, W. Erhiegueke. (2024, February), "Culture Preservation through Music in Early Childhood Education: A Case Study of Ehume Obowo Community in Imo State, Nigeria", CACH Journal of Humanities & Cultural Studies, (Issue 4), pp 10 |
| 3 | Esimone, Chinyere C. & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A.. (2023, November), "The Evaluation of the Problems Militating Against Effective Implementation of the Introduced Cultural & Creative Arts", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 11 |
| 4 | Esimone, Chinyere C., Alexander W. Erhiegueke & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A.. (2023, December), "Music: An Instrument of Identity and Social Stability for the Youths in the 21st Century", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 8 |
| 5 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone. & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A.. (2023, November), "Evaluation of the Problems Militating Against Effective Implementation of the Introduced Cultural and Creative Arts Curriculum of the Upper Basic Education", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 10 |
| 6 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone, Alexander, W. Erhiegueke & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A. (2023, December), "THE DISCORDANT NOTES OF PARENTAL CONCERNS: UNDERSTANDING PARENTAL RELUCTANCE OVER THEIR CHILDREN’S MUSICAL CAREERS", ISRG Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 7), pp 6 |
| 7 | Alexander Walsh Erhiegueke, Chinyere C. Esimone & Iruoma A. Ugookonkwo. (2022, September), "Social Media and its Influence 21st Century Nigerian Youths: The Popular Music Reality", International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 8 |
| 8 | Iruoma A. Ugoo-Okonkwo, Chinyere C. Esimone and Alexander W. Erhiegueke. (2022, September), "PERSPECTIVES ON MUSICAL OUTCOMES OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP", International Journal of Current Research and Applied Studies, (IJCRAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 13 |
| 9 | Umezinwa, E. C., Ibekwe, E. Esimone, C. C. (2021, January), "An Organological Study Of Igbo Music.", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 8 |
| 10 | Esimone, C. C., Ojukwu, E. V., Obadiegwu, C. C.. (2020, April), "Music In Service Of Socio-Political Satire In Femi Osofisan’s Midnight Hotel.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 15 |
| 11 | Ugoo-Okonkwo, I. A, Esimone, C. C.. (2020, February), "Nigerian Educational Policies & UBE Music Education … Extent Of Progression And Retrogression", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | Prof. Tracie C. Utoh-Ezeajugh, Dr. Chinyere C. Esimone. (2020, August), "Music as an aid to story telling in Nollywood: Interrogating hybridization in selected films", Journal of Theatre & Media Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 17-38 |
| 13 | Tracie Chima Utoh-Ezeajugh & Chinyere C. Esimone. (2019, August), "Music As An Aid to story Telling in Nollywood: Interrogating Hybridization in Selected Films", Journal of Theatre & Media Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 23 |
| 14 | Onuora-Oguno, N. C., Esimone. C. C.. (2018, April), "Emerging Issues In African Music Adacemia-The Nigerian Perspective.", West East Institute, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 15 | Umezinwa, E. C., Ibekwe, E. Esimone, C. C. (2017, February), "Igbo Language, Music And The Babel Metaphor.", International Journal of Psychology and Allied Profession, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Ojukwu, E. V., Obielozie, E., Esimone. C. C.. (2016, July), "Nigerian Values And Contemporary Popular Music: A New Look", OGIRISI: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12, pp 16 |
| 17 | Ojukwu, E. V., Onyiuke, Y.S., Esimone. C. C.. (2015, June), "Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement In Nigeria: A Prop For Music Industry.", David Publishing, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 9 |
| 18 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone PhD. (2015, July), "Music: A Viable Tool In Teaching And Learning In Eraly Childhood Education", Djompol Int'l Co. Ltd, Vol. 11, pp 164-178 |
| 19 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, April), "Music In Early Childhood Education: Its Importance In Selected Child Development", Mediterranean of Social & Educational Research |
| 20 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, January), "An Integrated Approach to the Teaching and Learning of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA): The Music Aspect", Mediterranean of Social & Educational Research |
| 21 | Esimone, C.C., Onuora-Oguno, N. C., Ojukwu, E.V. (2014, May), "Music: Pathway To Easy Learning In Early Childhood Education.", West East Institute |
| 22 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, December), "Music As An Instrument Of Identity And Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Study Of The Igbo Tribe In Nigeria.", Universitypublicstiond.net |
| 23 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, December), "Music In Igbo Culture: A Must Have For Social Relationship", Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 24 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, May), "Inculcating Morals In Adolescents Through The Igbo Folk Music.", West East Institute, pp 10 |
| 25 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, June), "Music: A Relevant Tool In A Democratic Governance; A Study Of The Nigerian Democratic Government.", West East Institute, pp 8 |
| 26 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, January), "An Integrated Approach To The Teaching And Learning Of Cultural And Creative Arts (CCA): The Music Aspect", Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy |
| 27 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, July), "THE ESSENCE OF INTRODUCING RHYTHM TO THE AFRICAN CHILD THROUGH FOLK MUSIC: A PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, December), "Music In Igbo Culture: A Must Have For Social Relationship", Universitypublicstiond.net, Vol. 3, pp 6 |
| 29 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, December), "The Organisation And Performance Of Igba Ijele Cultural Music Of Ifite Oraifite Community In Anambra State, Nigeria", Universitypublicstiond.net, Vol. 7, pp 9 |
| 30 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, January), "Gender Sensitivity Among Igbo Adolescents In Nigeria: Implications To Musical Learning", Universitypublicstiond.net, Vol. 3, pp 8 |
| 31 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone Ph.D.. (2014, July), "The Role Of Music In Family And Child Development", Djompol Int'l Co. Ltd, Vol. 10, pp 65-73 |
| 32 | Esimone, C.C, Umezinwa, E. C. (2013, August), "Music In Early Childhood Education: An Instrument For Preserving The ‘Igbo’ Musical Culture In Nigeria.", Mediterranean of Social & Educational Research |
| 33 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone PhD. (2013, July), "Music: An Incentive In Early Childhood Education", Rex Charles and Patrick Publications, Vol. 9, pp 206-214 |
| 34 | Esimone, C.C, Umezinwa, E. C. (2012, May), "Music And The Quest For Good Governance.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone, Alexander W. Erhiegueke & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A.. (2023, October), "The Role of Contemporary Musician in Nation Building: A Study of the Nigerian Nation", |
| 2 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone.. (2023, July), "Cultures and Multiculture influences through Music on Children in Early Childhood Education in the 21st Century: The implications", |
| 3 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone. & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A.. (2023, November), "Mother Tongue & Its Effect in Early Childhood Music Learning; A Study of Selected Nursery Schools in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", , pp 5 |
| 4 | Peter Oyewole Makinde & Chinyere Celestina Esimone. (2021, August), "Musicolinguistics Analysis of Some Selected Yoruba & Igbo Folk Songs: The Ethos & Pathos", |
| 5 | Iruoma A. Ugoo-Okonkwo & Chinyere C. Esimone. (2021, August), "Music in the Church, A Sine Qua Non for Christian Worship", |
| 6 | Chinyere C. Esimone & Okoye MaryCynthia Chiamaka. (2021, August), "Highlife Music: Ethos & Pathos of the Performer & Audience", |
| 7 | Esimone, C. C.. (2021, May), "Parents’ Refusal Of Their Children’s Choice Of Music As A Career: A Study Of Some Families In Awka, Anambra State", |
| 8 | Peter O. makinde & Esimone Chinyere C. (2021, August), "Music & Linguistic, the inseperable combination of Arts: The Ethos & Pathos", |
| 9 | Chinyere Celestina Esimone. & Ugoo-okonkwo, Iruoma A.. (2021, August), "Music in Early Childhood Education, The Ethos & Pathos in Education", |
| 10 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2015, May), "Nigerian Values And The Contemporary Pop Music: A Whole New Look", |
| 11 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, March), "Music As An Instrument Of Identity And Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Study Of The Igbo Tribe In Nigeria", |
| 12 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, April), "Music In Igbo Culture: A Must Have For Social Relationship", |
| 13 | Esimone, C.C., Onuora-Oguno, N. C., Ojukwu, E.V. (2014, April), "Music: Pathway To Easy Learning In Early Childhood Education", |
| 14 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, March), "Gender Sensitivity Among Igbo Adolescents In Nigeria: Implications To Musical Learning.", |
| 15 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, April), "The Organisation And Performance Of Igba Ijele Cultural Music Of Ifete Oraifete Community In Anambra State Nigeria", |
| 16 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, April), "The Essence Of Introducing Rhythm To The African Child Through Folk Music: A Pedagogical Approach", |
| 17 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, April), "Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement In Nigeria: A Prop For Music Industry.", |
| 18 | Esimone, C.C, Ojukwu, E. V.. (2014, September), "Music: A Relevant Tool In A Democratic Governance; A Study Of The Nigerian Democratic Government", |
| 19 | Ojukwu, E. V., Esimone. C. C.. (2014, September), "Moral Inculcation In Adolescents Through The Igbo Folk Songs", |
| 20 | Esimone, C.C, Umezinwa, E. C. (2013, May), "Music: An Instrument Of Identity And Social Stability", |
| 21 | Esimone, C. C.. (2013, May), "Musicians As Fans Of The Musical Arts", |
| 22 | Esimone, C.C, Umezinwa, E. C. (2013, September), "In Early Childhood Education: An Instrument For Preserving The ‘Igbo’ Musical Culture In Nigeria.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects of Hip-Hop music on young female undergraduates in selected Nigerian tertiary institutions" (2019). Completed Masters project by Chukwuma, Marian Edohan |
| 2 | "Pedagogical Values of Nkpokiti & Igodiegwu Dance Music in Primary School Music Education: The Example..." (2023). Completed Masters project by Rosemary E. Mazeli |
| 3 | "Exploring The Gains of Musical Heroworship for the Nigerian Child's Music Pedagogy" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ezeobiora, Chisom Odinaka 2019076010F |
| 4 | "A Critical Study of the Teaching Methods of Music Educators in Selected Tertiary Institutions in South-East & South-South Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Chukwuma, Mariam Edohan 2020077005F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Reviving the Practice of 'Iju Ora' in Igbo Culture as a Factor for Violence Prevention, Peace and Fraternity in Families, Neighnorhoods and Communities. implications for the Igbo Philosophy of 'Onye A" (January, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| 2 | Collaborator: "IPOB Sit at Home Order in South Eastern Nigeria: It's Perlocutionary Effect for Peace building and Sustainability" (January, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "ESTAGA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives' special Edition for the 2023 FOA Conference" (May, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "The Prodigious Musicologist: Celebrating Prof. Agatha I. Onwuekwe" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Awka Journal of Research in Music & The arts" (September, 2021) |
| 4 | Editor, "The Pedagogue: Festschrift in honor of Professor Chukwuemeka Eleazar Mbanugo" (April, 2021) |
| 5 | Editor, "The Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS)" (November, 2021) |
| 6 | Chief Editor, "The Creative Artists A Journal of Theatre & Media Studies" (February, 2021) |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Resource Verification Member, "NUC Resource Verification Person" (April, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Independent Corrupt Practices & other Related offences Commission (ICPC)" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Post Graduate Cordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University,/Department of Music" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Post Graduate Cordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University,/Department of Music" (April, 2024) |
| 4 | Chairperson, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts Conference Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Director, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Directorate" (April, 2023) |
| 6 | Staff Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University,/Department of Music" (July, 2022 to January, 2024) |
| 7 | Deputy Director, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Directorate" (February, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 8 | Staff Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Music Department" (July, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Confucius Board" (June, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "Teacher Education Research Association" (April, 2021) |
| 11 | Chairman Local Organizing Committee, "Association of Nigerian Musicologist (Unizik Chapter)" (June, 2020 to August, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Life Member, "Teacher Education Research Association" - ERCICTEL2105059 (member since 2021), https://teraweb.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society of Music Edcuators of Nigeria (SOMEN)" (member since 2016), htt://www.somec.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian musicologists (ANIM)" - ANIM/12/13 (member since 2013), http://www.nigerianmusicologists.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Arts & The Arts of Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts, UNIZIK), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa", (Center for Arts, Culture & Humanities. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th July, 2023 to 27th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "ANIM 18th National Conference (Ethos & Pathos in Nigerian Music.", (ANIM (Music Depart. UNIZIK Chapter)), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Oxford City Academy", (Oxford City Academy London), 8th December, 2023 to 13th December, 2023; London |
| 2 | "2023 Educators' Delegation to China", (Chinese International Education College, Xiamen University), 10th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Chinese International Education College, Xiamen University/Center for language Education & Cooperation, Xiamen University |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "NUCAMPO National Conference Of Music And The Performing Arts", (University of Nigeria Nsukka), 5th June, 2013 to 5th September, 2013; U.N.N. |
| 2 | "The Humanities And Good Governance", (Unizik Faculty of Arts), 5th February, 2013 to 5th May, 2013; Faculty of Arts |
| 3 | "Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference", (Unizik Faculty of Arts), 5th February, 2012 to 5th May, 2012; Unizik Faculty of Arts |