Dr. Michael Chukwudi Okoye

Dr. Michael Chukwudi Okoye is a LECTURER I in THEATRE ARTS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Michael Chukwudi Okoye

Staff Profile

DR. CHUKWUDI MICHAEL OKOYE IS A LECTURER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND FILM STUDIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. HIS RESEARCH INTERESTS INCLUDE APPLIED THEATRE AND MANAGEMENT. HE IS MARRIED WITH THREE CHILDREN.

Personal Information

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Theatre Arts, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
THEATRE ARTS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Lagos State Government College, Ojo, Lagos State. Nigeria.. (SSCE, August, 2021)
August, 1995 to December, 2001
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria.. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2020)
August, 2021 to July, 2020
PhD Theatre And Film Studies
3Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka. Anambra state. Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2020)
January, 2016 to January, 2020
PhD Applied Theatre
4Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka. Anambra state. Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2014)
October, 2011 to October, 2014
M.A Theatre In Education And Media Studies
5Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka. Anambra state. Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010)
November, 2006 to July, 2010
B.A (Hons) Theatre Arts
6Government College Ojo, Lagos State.. (SSCE, July, 2001)
August, 1995 to July, 2001
Senior School Certificate Examination, NECO
7St. Marys Nursery And Primary School, Okokomaiko. Lagos.. (FSLC, August, 1995)
August, 1990 to August, 1995
8Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria.. (Master Degree, )
August, 2021 to
M.A Theatre And Media Studies
9Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, )
August, 2021 to
B.A (Hons) Theatre And Film Studies

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2022 to Present
2Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
August, 2020 to September, 2022
3Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
July, 2019 to August, 2020
4Senior Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
October, 2018 to July, 2019
5Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
October, 2015 to October, 2018
6Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
March, 2012 to October, 2015

Creative Output

Books
1Chukwudi Michael Okoye. (2023, September) Pebble in the Brook: RehabDramatics and the Engagement of Drama Therapy in Nigeria. Galda Verlag. Franz-shubert str. 61, 16548., pp 124
Book Chapters
1Chukwudi Michael Okoye. (2023, April) Cultural Engagements in Nigerian communities through Drama School of General studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Journal Articles
1Chukwudi Michael Okoye, Chinaza Jacintha Okenyi. (2022, December), "Rethinking the role of Social media Comedy on Child development in Nigeria: a study of Mark Angel skits", AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural studies., Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 174 - 189
2Okoye Chukwudi Michael. (2022, July), "Drama Therapy and the engagement of Applied Theatre techniques for Children with disabilities in Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
3Okoye, Chukwudi Michael. (2022, August), "Ensuring Quality in Education: Validity of Teacher made Literature tests in Secondary schools in Anambra state.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 191-208
4Okoye, Chukwudi Michael. (2022, May), "Transformative learning and the engagement of Drama in Education: A study of two classroom theatre projects.", African Journal of Educational management, teaching and Entrepreneurship studies., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 120-130
5Okoye, Chukwudi Michael. (2022, December), "Drama and Cognitive development in young children: A study of a Unizik Applied Theatre project in Demonstration school Awka, Nigeria.", Print, Radio, TV & Film studies, Vol. 3, pp 14-24.
6Okoye, Chukwudi.. (2021, July), "Racism, Ethic Discrimination And The Role Of Film In Nigeria: An Example Of Rick Famuyiwa's 'Our Family Wedding'.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies UNIJERPS., Vol. 2, pp 114 - 124
7Okoye, Chukwudi. (2021, July), "RehabDramatics And Community Health Care Management In Nigeria: An Example Of The "I Am Special" Project, Amaenyi.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies. UNIJERPS. Vol. 3. 70-88, 2021., Vol. 3, pp 70-88
8Okoye, Chukwudi.. (2020, August), "Gaps In Community Based Research: A Study Of Selected Unizik TfD Projects.", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 167 - 177
9Okoye Chukwudi, Nwofor Stella U.. (2020, June), "Power Politics And The Question Of Tyranny In Africa: Lessons From Sanya Dosunmu’s Gods Deputy", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 147 - 156
10Chukwudi Michael Okoye. (2020, November), "RehabDramatics and the development of challenged children in Nigeria: A study of select applied theatre projects.", Creative Artist: a journal of Theatre and media studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 26-59
11Okoye Chukwudi, Abunike Chibuike M.. (2019, October), "Cultural Transposition And Challenges Of Policy Making: A Review Of Select Nigerian Television Series", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities UJAH, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 119 - 132
12Nkemakonam John Aniukwu, Chukwudi Michael Okoye. (2014, September), "Professionalism and the revival of film in Nigeria: a study of selected films", Journal of Educational Research, Ikwo., Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 170 - 179
13Okoye Chukwudi.. (2014, September), "Cartoon Programmes As Mental Stimulators For The Growing Child: A Rethink", Ebonyi State College of Education Journal of Educational Research TETFUND project., Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
14Okoye, Chukwudi.. (2014, June), "Creative Dramatics And The Quest For Child Development In Nigeria: An Inquiry", Ebonyi State College of Education Journal of Educational Research EBSCOEIJER, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 88 - 100
15CHUKWUDI MICHAEL OKOYE. (2012, May), "TOWARDS THE REVITALIZATION OF LIVE THEATRE IN NIGERIA: THE STAND UP COMIC AS PARADIGM", EBONYI STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION JORUNAL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 4

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "Ensuring Quality in Education: Validity of Literature based projects in Secondary school in Anambra state." (August, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund, Abuja
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Postgraduate Proposal Defense. Masters" (February, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defense (MA)" (January, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defense (MA)" (February, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
4Examiner, "Postgraduate Proposal Defense. PhD." (April, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
5Examiner, "Postgraduate Proposal Defense. PhD." (October, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Faculty Career Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Center for Counselling and Career Development." (January, 2024)
2Secretary, "Grants, international cooperation and linkages committee, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2023 to December, 2023)
3Member, "Faculty of Arts committee on International Cooperation and Linkage. Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka." (May, 2021)
4Academic Staff Adviser, "Department of Theatre and film studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka. Nigeria" (February, 2021)
5Presenter, 5th Faculty seminar series, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (July, 2021 to July, 2021)
6Returning/Collation officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (January, 2020 to January, 2020)
7Returning/Collation officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (January, 2020 to January, 2020)
8Theatre Manager, "Department of Theatre and film studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka. Nigeria" (January, 2017)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Fellow Member, "Global Arts in Medicine fellowship" (member since 2022), https://artsinmedicinefellowship.org/
2Full Member, "Society of Nigeria Theatre Artist SONTA" - SMN 0229 (member since 2015), http://sonta.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Seki Performance and Cultural Identity in Niger Delta.", (The Department of Theatre and Film studies, Rivers State University.), 25th March, 2024 to 27th March, 2024; Amphitheatre Auditorium, Rivers State University, Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.
2"Creating Healthy communities: Advancing health and Health equity through arts and public health collaborations.", (University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine), 10th October, 2022 to 11th October, 2022; Dr. Philips Center for the performing arts, Orlando, Florida.
Workshop
1"Career and Character Counseling: Project 200 in perspective.", (Center for Counselling and Career Development, CCCD. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Center for Multidisciplinary Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
Webinar
1"Engage, Exchange and Experience Arts in Health Practices", (Global Arts in Medicine fellowship), 7th December, 2022 to 7th December, 2022; Instagram live
Other Events
1"The Humanities And Leadership In Africa.", (11th Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka), 23rd October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra state.
2"The Humanities, Ethnicity And National Integration.", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka), 17th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra state.
3"Society Of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) Annual Conference. Theme: Theatre, Culture And Change Management In Nigeria.", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, SONTA.), 9th November, 2016 to 12th November, 2016; Department of Theatre and Film studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Anambra state. Nigeria.
4"Faculty Of Arts Annual International Conference. Theme; The Humanities And African Values.", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka), 14th June, 2015 to 17th June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra state.
5"Faculty Of Arts Annual International Conference. Theme; The Humanities, Quality Control, Policy Implementation And Nation Building.", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra state.