Dr. Nkemakonam John Aniukwu

Dr. Nkemakonam John Aniukwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in THEATRE ARTS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nkemakonam John Aniukwu

Staff Profile

Experienced Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Non-linear Editing, Pinnacle Studio, Teaching, Academic Research, and Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy -PhD focused on Media and Film Studies from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. 

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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
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2020)
October, 2015 to November, 2019
Theatre And Film Studies
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2014)
October, 2012 to October, 2014
M.A, Arts Theatre And Film Studies
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010)
October, 2006 to July, 2010
B.A (Hons) Theatre Arts

Relevant/Working Experience

1HOD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Theatre and Film Studies
January, 2024 to Present
2Ag. Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Theatre and Film Studies)
August, 2023 to January, 2024
3Coordinator GST 105 (Humanities), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (School of General Studies)
December, 2022 to Present
4Senior Lecturer, Centre for Migration Studies (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)
December, 2022 to Present
5Departmental Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (QUALITY ASSURANCE UNITY)
December, 2021 to Present
6Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2021 to October, 2024
7CCCD Departmental Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Centre for Counseling and Career Development. At Nnamdi Azikiwe University)
August, 2021 to Present
8Visiting Faculty Member, IAUSS (International Summer Session) Wuhan, China
June, 2021 to Present
9Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2018 to Present
10Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2015 to October, 2018
11Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2014 to October, 2015
12Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
February, 2013 to October, 2014
13Office Work Aid, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
August, 2008 to June, 2010

Creative Output

Books
1Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2022, August) Buried Secret: The Man of the Widows Amazon, pp 161
2Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2022, June) Abomination: The African Marriage Amazon, pp 61
3Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2017, March) Mbaka: Questions To The Innocent Faces (A Novel) JustFiction Edition, pp 1-276
4Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2012, March) The Professionals (A Play) UCHMEL Press, Awka, pp 1-64
Book Chapters
1Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2021, September) Humanity And Leadership Struggles: Assessing The Impact Of Theatre And Film Studies To Nation Building Basic Issues in Humanities, pp 137-158
2Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2019, October) Unmasking The Masked Characters Of Corruption In Nigeria: Focus On Alex Chinwuba Asigbo’s Reign Of Pascal Amusu. Fighting From Trenches. Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists, (SONTA), pp 260-270
3Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2018, May) “Diaspora Image And African Identity In Nollywood And Hollywood Films” Governance And Economic Development In Africa CEDRED, Nairobi, Kenya (Chapter One), Chapter 1, pp 1-15
4Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2018, May) Industrial Revolution Versus Ideological Leanings In Futurism And Dadaism: Exploring The Change Mantra In Black November And Mad Max Fury Road. The Teachers of teachers: Festschrift, pp 115-127
5Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2017, ) “Interrogating The True Identity Of Africans: Selected Nollywood And Hollywood Films As Paradigms” Inside Nollywood (Issues And Perspective On Nigeria Cinema) Franklin International Publishers, New York, pp 209-217
6Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Doris Aniagboso. (2016, ) Conscientization And Change Through Film Production Theatre, Culture and Change Management in Nigeria (SONTA Book of Proceedings), pp 277-284
7Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2015, ) Interrogating The Cultural Identity Of Africans: Selected Nollywood And Hollywood Films As Paradigms Basic Issues in the Humanities (Chapter Twelve), pp 169-184
8Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2015, ) Cultural Performance And Sustainability Through Theatre And Film Studies Basic Issues in Humanities (Chapter Seven), pp 92-112
9Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Somtoo Arinze-Umobi. (2013, ) Feminist Echoes And Role Reversals In Nollywood Video Films Women, Education & National Development in Africa, pp 153-163
10Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Joy Udeh. (2013, August) The Old And Young: A Comparative Study Of Cultural Identity In The Music Of Three Igbo Musicians The Humanities & National Identity (Chapter Three), pp 27-33
Journal Articles
1Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Virginia Onwumelu Ojelibechukwu. (2023, March), "NOLLYWOOD RITUAL REPRESENTATION AND THE AWKA YOUTHS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVES", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 156-171
2Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2023, April), "Depravity and Delinquency Themes in Nollywood Films: A Critical Evaluation of Sewaa and Calabar Nurses", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS) (ISSN: 2504-8694),, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 101-110
3Gospel Chibuisi, Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2023, December), "NATURE-NURTURE DICHOTOMY IN A SELECTED NOLLYWOOD FILM", AMA: JOURNAL OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 158-180
4Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2023, August), "The Screen Institution and Child’s Models in Nollywood Fictional Reality Films: An Example of Two Rabbits", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 3626-3634
5Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2023, October), "Fictional Reality Environments in Child’s Learning: Evaluating Screen Institution in Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone and My Kids and I", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 157-197
6Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2023, December), "Fair Recruitment and Forced Labour: An Evaluation of Migrant Workers’ Experiences", Journal of African Migrations (JAMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 57-84
7Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2021, May), "AESTHETIC DIMENSIONAL APPROACHES AND CREATIVITY IN NOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY: EVALUATING PREPRODUCTION, PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION PROCESSES", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development. ISSN: 2630-7065 (Print) 2630-7073 (e). No.. 2021 Association for the Promotion of African St, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-16
8Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2021, May), "NOLLYWOOD AND PLAYWRITING: APPRAISING THEATRE AND FILM MEDIUM TO NATION BUILDING", Mgbakoigba, Journal of African Studies,, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 54-66
9Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2020, September), "BETWEEN FANTASY AND REALITY: ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF SELECTED FILMS ON CHILDREN IN AWKA, NIGERIA", The Creative Artist : A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 40-76
10Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2020, June), "NOLLYWOOD AND GENERIC READING: SAMPLING PUBLIC OPINION ON NIGERIA CHILDREN’S FILMS", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 66-90
11Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2019, ), "BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT IN NOLLYWOOD, CHARTING A NEW FRONTIER IN THE PROTECTION OF A GIRL-CHILD: A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF OKEREKE’S DRY", ODEZURUIGBO: An International Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies., Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 175-188
12Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2019, ), "Nollywood And The Leaders Of Tomorrow: Interrogating Film Content And Character Formation Of The Nigerian Child", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 59-79
13Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2019, ), "THE FILM MEDIUM AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN EVALUATION OF THE NIGER- EVALUATION OF THE NIGER-DELTA CRISIS DELTA CRISIS DELTA CRISIS", The Creative Artist: A Journal of theatre and Media Studies, pp 135-155
14Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2019, July), "Film Medium As A Catalyst For Social Change: A Critical Evaluation Of Uzo’s Offia’s Wedding And Azodo’s Igwe 2pac", AMA Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 226-241
15Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Daniel Uchumkpa. (2018, ), "THEATRE ACTIVISM AND LEADERSHIP TUSSLES: PLAYWRIGHTS AS CATALYSTS FOR RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA’S ECONOMY", Nigerian Theatre Journal A Journal of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA), Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 33-48
16Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2017, June), "From Phantasmagoria To Reality: Interrogating The Place Of The Nigerian Child In Selected Nollywood Films", Arts and Design Studies, Vol. 55, pp 1-8
17Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2017, September), "CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND THE IMPACT OF VISUAL IMAGERY ON THE NATION BUILDING: CRITICAL EVALUATION OF SELECTED NOLLYWOOD FILMS", The Creative Artist: A Journal of theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1)
18Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2015, ), "Thriller Theory As A Panacea For Nation Building And Quality Production In Nollywood Films", The Creative Artist’ Journal of Theatre and Media Studies., pp 20-39
19Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Chukwudi Okoye. (2014, January), "Professionalism And Revival Of Film In Nigeria: A Study Of Selected Video Films", Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 170-179
20Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2013, ), "RAISING SECURITY CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH RADIO DRAMA: A STUDY OF EFCC'S EAGLE ON RADIO", The Creative Artist: A Journal of theatre and Media Studies, pp 197-208
21Nkemakonam Aniukwu. (2013, March), "Modern Nigerian Playwriting As Vehicle For Campaign Against Obnoxious Widowhood Practices Among The Igbo", AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 169-184
Other Relevant Publications
1Nkemakonam Aniukwu. "Connected Community Economy Model (CCEM) The Igbo Formula", (Research Work, 2023 July)
2Newton Barabara. "Cry Blood (An Actor-Role-Senior Police Officer) A Nollywood Feature Film", (Others, 2014 August)
3Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Caled Dennis. "Film Production (Love and Dance)", (Others, 2014 August)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Impact of Policies and Practices on Refugee Status Determination in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ali Finan Nwabueze (2019CM6001FA)
2"Nature-Nurture in Selected Nollywood Films" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Gospel John Chibuisi (2020106003F)
Grants
1Awardee: "International Conference Grant" (July, 2017 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by TetFund
Editorships
1Editor, "AMA: JOURNAL OF THEATRE AND CULTURAL STUDIES" (December, 2023)
2Editor, "SAGE Open Journal" (February, 2023)
3Editor, "GST-105 (Humanities)" (March, 2023)
4Editor, "Theatre, Culture and Change Management in Nigeria (SONTA BOOK)" (November, 2016)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Historiography and the Nigerian Video Film in Yoruba: A Study of Mufu Oloόosa Oko" (July, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Cogent Arts & Humanities Journal (The ornamentalization of masculinity in selected Nollywood films)" (January, 2023)
3Reviewer, "Cogent Arts & Humanities Journal (Nigerian Home Videos as Alternative Public Sphere)" (April, 2022)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "MA Faculty Defence" (January, 2023 to January, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "PhD Faculty Defence" (October, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Examiner, "Masters" (October, 2019 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "MA Defence" (October, 2019 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
5Examiner, "MA Defence" (October, 2018 to January, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Examiner, "Masters Defence" (October, 2016 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1HOD, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Theatre and Film Studies" (January, 2024)
2HoD-Theatre and Film Studies, "Appointment as an Acting Head of Department" (August, 2023 to January, 2024)
3Appointment as a Chair of a Parallel session, "Faculty of Arts Conference 2023" (October, 2023 to October, 2023)
4Committee Member, "Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research" (April, 2023)
5Presentation (Topic: Anambra State Plastic Waste Sustainability)), "Government of Anambra State (Ministry of Environment)" (September, 2023 to September, 2023)
6Resource Person, "Mount Olive College, Umunya (Career Day) Topic "Career Choice, History of professionalism. Occupational Hazards, and Benefits of being a professional"" (July, 2022 to July, 2022)
7Coordinator of GST 105 (Humanities), "School of General Studies (NAU-Awka)" (February, 2022)
8Chairman, ICT, "Faculty of Arts, NAU, ICT" (May, 2021 to May, 2023)
9PG Supervision, "Appointment as A Postgraduate Supervisor" (June, 2021)
10Visiting Faculty Member, "IAUSS (International Summer Session) Wuhan, China" (June, 2021)
11Chairman, ICT, "Faculty of Arts, NAU, ICT" (October, 2019 to October, 2021)
12Secretary, LOC, "Faculty of Arts International Conference" (June, 2019 to May, 2021)
13Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral General Elections" (February, 2019 to February, 2019)
14ICT-Department of Theatre and Film Studies, "Departmental ICT Officer" (January, 2018 to October, 2019)
15Chairman, ICT, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies." (January, 2017 to October, 2019)
16Secretary, LOC, "Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists Annual International Conference (SONTA)" (November, 2016 to November, 2016)
17Examination Officer (2015/2016), "Appointment as an Examination Officer," (September, 2015 to September, 2016)
18Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (April, 2015 to March, 2015)
19Examination Officer (2014/2015), "Appointment as an Examination Officer," (September, 2014 to September, 2015)
20Member, "Faculty of Arts Project Committee" (October, 2013 to October, 2019)
21Poll Assistant, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2011 to April, 2011)
22Pioneer President, "Mother of Divine Grace presidium, St. Scholastical Catholic Church, Bakana, Rivers State, Nigeria." (April, 2011 to February, 2012)
23Leader, Platoon four, "(Batch A, 2011)NYSC National Orientation Camp, Nowa Gbam Tai, Rivers State, Nigeria." (February, 2011 to February, 2011)
24Meritorious Award (Best Playwright 2008/2009 academic session), "Association of Theatre Arts Student" (July, 2009 to July, 2009)
25Pioneer President, "Mother of Divine Grace Presidium, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church GRA, Awka," (July, 2009 to November, 2010)
26President, "Association of Theatre Arts Students (ATAS) Unizik Chapter" (July, 2008 to July, 2009)
27President, "Young Catholic Students of Nigeria, Asaba Regional Body" (June, 2004 to July, 2005)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists" - SMN 0185 (member since 2013), http://sonta.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Nigeria and Migration Today: The Diverse Strategies of State and Non-state Actors", (Centre for Migration Studies International Conference 2024), 1st February, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; ASUU Complex and Centre for Migration Studies-NAU-Awka
2"Arts and the Arts of Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 18th October, 2023 to 21st October, 2023; FoA, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
3"Paper-(Fantasy and Fictional Reality Environments in Child’s learning: Evaluating Screen Institution in Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone and My Kids and I)", (Directors Guild of Nigeria- Igbinedion University, Okada,), 13th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Zoom
4"Performing Climate Change, Citizens' Agitations and Food Security in Africa", (36th Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) International Conference/AGM), 11th July, 2023 to 14th July, 2023; Physical (Benue State University, Makurdi)
5"Youths and the Menace of Substance Abuse", (National Association of Seadogs), 4th June, 2022 to 5th June, 2022; Double Bliss Hotel, Awka
6"(Humanities, and Leadership in Africa: Paper presented; Nollywood and the Leaders of Tomorrow: Interrogating the Influence of Film Content on the Nigerian Child)", (Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 24th October, 2019 to 26th October, 2019; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
7"(AISA) International Conference", (Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED) and African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA) International Conference), 27th June, 2018 to 30th June, 2018; Nairobi, Kenya
8"Theme: Humanities, Ethnicity and National Integration: Paper presented; Humanities and Ethnicity: The Challenges of National Integration in Selected Nollywood Films", (Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 17th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
9"Theme: Theatre, Economic Recession and the Quest for Survival. Papers presented; Theatre Activism Versus Leadership Tussles: Asigbo’s The Reign of Pascal Amusu and Nwabueze’s A Parliament of Vultures as Catalysts for Restructuring Nigerian Economic Sy", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) Annual International Conference), 1st November, 2017 to 3rd November, 2017; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
10"Theme: Humanities and Change Management: Paper presented; Change Management and Nollywood Films: A Study of Last Flight to Abuja and Half of Yellow Sun.", (Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
11"Repositioning Nollywood for the Promotion of Nigeria’s Cultural Diplomacy & National Security. Paper presented; Cultural Performance and Sustainability: Analysis of Selected Nollywood Films", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) Annual International Conference), 3rd August, 2015 to 6th August, 2015; Shehu Yar’dua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
12"Humanities and African Values: Paper presented; The Media and African Values: a Comparative Analysis of Audience Perception of Local and Foreign News", (Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 15th June, 2015 to 17th June, 2015; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
13"The Humanities Quality Control, Policy Implementation and Nation Building Paper presented; Quality Control of Media Contents as Vehicle for Nation Building: A study of selected Nollywood Films", (Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
14"Towards Improving the Quality of Productions in Nollywood: A Study of selected Home Video Films", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) Annual International Conference), 1st August, 2013 to 3rd August, 2013; Benue State University
15"The Humanities and National Identity. Paper presented; Cultural Identity in Igbo Music", (Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 15th May, 2013 to 17th May, 2013; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
Workshops
1"3-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Staff and Officers of the Centre for Counselling and Career Development: Themed-"Career and Character Counselling: Project 200 in Perspective", (CCCD), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research-NAU-Awka
2"Migration Consultative Forum with the Professors and Experts", (CENTRE FOR MIGRATION STUDIES Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and ILO (International Labour Organization)), 12th September, 2023 to 15th September, 2023; CENTRE FOR MIGRATION STUDIES Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
3"Career Development Training.", (Centre for Counseling and Career Development. At Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 10th August, 2021 to 12th August, 2021; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
4"High Profile Grant Oriented Proposals- Writing and Research Management Workshop.", (ECMR and CHALLADDRAT), 25th May, 2015 to 26th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
5"National Orientation for Dress Culture", (National Orientation Agency), 11th February, 2010 to 13th February, 2010; National Orientation Agency, Abuja
6"Zuma Film Festival", (Nigeria Film Corporation), 10th September, 2008 to 12th September, 2008; Abuja, Nigeria