Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu
Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu is a SENIOR LECTURER in THEATRE ARTS AND FILM STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Theatre Arts And Film Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | THEATRE ARTS AND FILM STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Imo State University. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2017) July, 2013 to August, 2017 Theatre Arts |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, November, 2009) July, 2004 to July, 2008 Theatre Arts And Film Studies |
| 3 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2007) June, 2006 to March, 2007 Upper Credit PGD In Education |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2001) September, 1997 to June, 2001 Second Class Theatre Arts |
| 5 | Girls' Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 1996) September, 1990 to June, 1996 |
| 6 | Onyeabor Memorial Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, October, 1991) September, 1982 to July, 1988 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, Department of Theatre and Film Studies May, 2024 to January, 2025 |
| 2 | Examination Officer, Department of Theatre and Film Studies September, 2023 to May, 2024 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu, Samuel O. Chukwu-Okoronkwo. (2025, January) 'Banking Model ' of Learning and Theatre in Education Transformative Option (in Applied Theatre and Development Communication in Nigeria, by Saint Gbilekaa, Jimmy Akoh, Samuel O. Chukwu-Okoronkwo (Eds.)) Caltop Publications (Nigeria) Limited, pp 310 -321 |
| 2 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2025, April) "Appendix I: Drama" in Creative Writing: A Source Book, Olu Obafemi, Akachi Ezeigbo, Sola Fosodu (Eds.) Kraft Books Ltd., pp 119-125 |
| 3 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2025, March) Chapter Two: Literature Review Department of Theatre and Film Studies |
| 4 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2022, March) Music as a Unique Tool for Effective Communication in Emeka Nwabueze's Echoes of Madness ArchRock Creatives Media Ltd, pp 515-519 |
| 5 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2021, August) Family Influence on the Behavioural Display of Children in Emeka Nwabueze's Spokesman for the Oracle CNC Publications, pp 298-304 |
| 6 | HELEN UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (2020, April) Family Culture and Academic Excellence:The Paradigm of Ikemefuna in Emeka Nwabueze’s Spokesman for the Oracle Dolivel Prints, pp 423-432 |
| 7 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2012, July) "The Clergy and the Laity as Collaborators in the Lor's Vineyard", (in A Bountiful Harvest Festschrift in Honour of Very Rev. Msgr. Prof. J.P.C. Nzomiwu, by Chiegboka A.B.C., Okodo A.I., Umezinwa E.C. and Umeanolue, I. L.) Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd., pp 221-227 |
| 8 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2009, June) Culture and Art Strong Tower Books, pp 44-51 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | HELEN UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (2024, August), "INTEGRATING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN THEATRE IN EDUCATION CLASSROOM: A STUDY OF SELECT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA.", JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION AND APPLIED THEATRE (JODCAAT), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 69-73 |
| 2 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2024, March), "Igbo Traditional Performances in Nigerian Drama: The Paradigm of Dance in Emeka Nwabuezw`S Rainstorm in the Desert", Ohazurume,Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 146-153 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Iroh, Helen Aghamelu. (2024, August), "Combating climate change through development communication: the Agricola multipurpose experience", Nigeria Theatre Journal: A Journal of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 106-116 |
| 4 | HELEN UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (2023, September), "Dance As A Medium For Conscience Examination in Emeka Nwabueze’s Rainstorm", Nnadiebube Journal of Language and Literature, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 129-133 |
| 5 | HELEN UDUMAGA AGHAMELU. (2023, February), "Re-Presenting the feminist struggle: A reading of Emeka Nwabueze’s The dragon’s funeral", Preorc Journal of Gender and Sexuality Studies, Vol. 3, pp 1-18 |
| 6 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2022, April), "COMMUNITY THEATRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: THE UKWU ORJI BUS PARK PROJECT", AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 190-202 |
| 7 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2022, December), "Leadership Values and Youth Crises in Nigeria: A Study of Emeka Nwabueze's Echoes of Madness and A Parliament of Vultures", Ogbazuluobodo: University of Nigeria Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 54-64 |
| 8 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2021, March), "Chanting Songs In Praise of an Oppressive Leader: A Reading of Gloria Ernest-Samuel’s The Beautiful Masquerade", The Creatuve Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 9 | Aghamelu, Helen, Udumaga. (2020, May), "The Human Mindset and Nigeria's Restructuring Agenda:A Study of John Iwu's Birthright", Nigerian Theatre Journal:A JOURNAL of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA), Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 13-24 |
| 10 | Matthew Obijekwu, Johnpaul Enemuo, Helen Aghamelu. (2020, October), "Gender Equality Discourse: Critique on The Feminist view in Igboland", EVAIA: International Journal Of Ethics And Values, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 71-81 |
| 11 | HELEN UDUMAGA AGHAMELU. (2020, July), "The Community and Character Formation of Youths in Emeka Nwabueze’s Lachrymose", EVAIA: International Journal Of Ethics And Values, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 132-138 |
| 12 | Aghamelu, Helen, Udumaga. (2019, April), "Cultural Imperialism as The Bane of Nigerian Leadership:An Analysis of Canice Nwosu's Hope of The Living and Onyiyechi Anikwata's A Welcome Stranger", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 25-39 |
| 13 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, June), "Developing Literacy Skills in Primary School Through Theatre-in-Education", Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 83-89 |
| 14 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, July), "Proverb as a Language Technique in Emeka Nwabueze’s Echoes of Madness", Proeorcjah, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 86-99 |
| 15 | HELEN UDUMAGA AGHAMELU. (2018, May), "The Elder and the Youth: Inter-Generational Conflict in Emeka Nwabueze's Echoes of Madness", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 16 | Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka, Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2017, January), "GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS: SEEKING A PERMANENT SOLUTION", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 91-102 |
| 17 | Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka, Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2016, March), "Ethnic Conflict in Pluralist Nigeria: Entrenching Participatory Democracy", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 135-157 |
| 18 | Aghamelu, Fidelis Chuka & Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2015, June), "Globalization and sustainable Development in Nigeria through the New partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)", European Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 31-39 |
| 19 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2005, June), "Folklore in Theatre-in-Education: Values and Contributions to Child Development", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 71-78 |
| 20 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2005, June), "Traditionalism and woman question in Nigeria: An Appraisal of some Igbo Traditions", Essence Interdisciplinary: International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 154-161 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, November), "The Human Mindset and Nigeria’s, Restructuring Agenda: A Study of John Iwu’s Birthright", |
| 2 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, October), "Cultural Imperialism as the Bane of Nigeria Leadership: An Analysis of Canice Nwosu’s Hopes of the Living and Onyinyechi Anikwata’s. A welcome Stranger", |
| 3 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga & Obijekwu Ikechukwu. (2019, August), "Literacy and Equity: An Evaluation of its Pragmatic Value in Nigeria", |
| 4 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2017, September), "Formation of Christian Conscience for the Common Good in Nigerian Politics", |
| 5 | Aghamelu, Fidelis Chuka & Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2017, August), "Promoting Basic Literacy Skills among rural women: Strategies .for Women Emancipation and Empowerment in Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Development Communication and Applied Theatre" (February, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Social Media Advertisement and Audience Perception and Believability: A Study of UNIZIK Theatre Performances" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence Report" (November, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (December, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Faculty Research and Innovation Committee, "Faculty of Arts" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Vice-Chairman, "Vice Chancellor committee on Sexual Harassment/Assault" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Vice-Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Examination Officer, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 5 | Examination Officer, "Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2023 to May, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists SONTA" - SMN0467 (member since 2019), https://sonta.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Literacy Promotion Association of Nigeria LiPAN" - 0137 (member since 2015), https://Lipanonline.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/S/09100 (member since 2009), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Shaping Africa's Future Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Entrepreneurship in Global Society", (The Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 27th May, 2025 to 29th May, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "1st Professor Akachi Ezeigbo International Conference on Gender", (Centre for Gender Studies and Centre for Migration Studies, NAU Awka), 18th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "37th International Conference & Annual General Meeting (AGM)", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA)), 28th September, 2024 to 28th September, 2024; Lagos |
| 4 | "Theater, Historical Legacies and the Future of Ethical Nationalities in Nigeria", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists SONTA), 4th September, 2024 to 6th September, 2024; Federal University Lokoja, |
| 5 | "2nd Biennial Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Letters", (Nigerian Academy of Letters), 18th June, 2024 to 21st June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "2024 NAL Creative Writing Capacity Building Workshop", (Nigerian Academy of Letters), 1st March, 2024 to 7th March, 2024; University of Abuja, Abuja |
| 7 | "2023 Ohazurume Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village And Centre for African Civilization, NAU, Awka), 1st December, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 8 | "Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa", (Centre for Arts, Culture and Humanities, UNIZIK and Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Anambra State), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "36th Socciety of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) International Conference/AGM", (Department of Theatre Arts, Benue State University, Makurdi), 11th July, 2023 to 14th July, 2023; Arts Theatre Complex, Makurdi |
| 10 | "Youth Crises in Twenty-First Century Africa: An Interdisciplinary Discourse", (Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 22nd March, 2022 to 23rd March, 2022; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 11 | "Humanities and Leadership in Africa", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 12 | "Paradigm Shift in Literacy Practices In and Out of School Settings: for Global Relevance", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 2nd October, 2019 to 2nd October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 13 | "Literacy: A Bridge To Equity", (Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda), 20th August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Kampala Serena Hotel- Uganda |
| 14 | "Literacy Enhancement and Achievement Project (LEAP)", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 27th September, 2018 to 27th September, 2018; Anambra |
| 15 | "Young Authors Conference 2.0", (Aurick Foundation & Anambra Young Authors Association), 14th July, 2018 to 14th July, 2018; Awka |
| 16 | "10th Pan African Literacy for All Conference", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 28th August, 2017 to 31st August, 2017; Sheraton Hotels, Abuja |
| 17 | "University of Calabar 15th Biennial Conference", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 5th October, 2016 to 8th October, 2016; University of Calabar |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Creative Writing Capacity Workshop", (Nigerian Academy of Letters), 1st March, 2024 to 7th March, 2024; University of Abuja |
| 2 | "Training Programme for Core Subject Teachers", (SUMMIT Management Development Services Ltd.), 9th April, 2018 to 13th April, 2018; Awka, Anambra |
| 3 | "Training Programme for Core Subject Teachers", (SUMMIT Management Development Services Ltd.), 8th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "All Nigerian Schools Readers Drama League Plot Edition", (All Nigerian Schools Readers Drama League), 4th March, 2012 to 4th March, 2012; Anambra |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Three Day Seminar/Colloquim on Creative Writing for Teachers of English and Igbo Languages", (Association of Nigerian Authours), 28th May, 2014 to 30th May, 2014; ASUBEB Headquarters, Awka |