Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu
Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu is a LECTURER I in THEATRE ARTS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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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
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 Caltop Publications, pp 310 -321 |
| 2 | HELEN UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (2022, June) Music as a Unique Tool for Effective communication in Emeka Nwabueze’s Echoes of Madness ArchRock Creatives Media Ltd, pp 515-519 |
| 3 | HELEN UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (2021, May) Family Influence on the Behavioural Display of Children in Emeka Nwabueze’s Spokesman for The Oracle CNC Publications, pp 298-304 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2012, July) A Bountiful Harvest Festschrift in Honour of Very Rev. Msgr. Prof. J.P.C. Nzomiwu , pp 221-227 |
| 6 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2009, March) Reading in African Thought and Culture Strong Towers Books, pp 49-56 |
| 7 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2009, March) Readings in African Thought and Culture Strong Towers Books, pp 139-151 |
| 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 UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (2024, March), "Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, VoTraditional 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 | 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 |
| 4 | HELEN UDUMAGAAGHAMELU. (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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2020, March), "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 |
| 10 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga, Obijekwu Ike Matthew and Enemuoh Johnpaul. (2020, March), "Gender Equality Discourse: Critique on The Feminist view in Igboland", EVAIA: International Journal Of Ethics And Values, pp 71-81 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, June), "Developing Literacy Skills in Primary School Through Theatre-in-Education", Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, pp 83-89 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2018, October), "THE ELDER AND THE YOUTH: INTER-GENERATIONAL CONFLICT IN EMEKA NWABUEZE’S ECHOES OF MADNESS", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka and 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 |
| 16 | Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka, Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2017, March), "GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS: SEEKING A PERMANENT SOLUTION", L’ENSEIGNEMENT DOCTRINAL DE SAINT AUGUSTIN SUR LA NATURE DE LA TRINITÉ DANS LES SERMONS PRÊCHÉS DURANT LE PRESBTÉRAT (391-395), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 22-35 |
| 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)", in European Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 31-39 |
| 19 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2006, 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 |
| 20 | 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 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2022, March), "Leadership Values and Youth Crisis in Nigeria: A Study of Emeka Nwabueze’s Echoes of Madness and A Parliament of Vultures", The 3rd Inernational Confrerence of The Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation in Collaboration with the Department of English and Literary Studies of The University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 2 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, November), "The Human Mindset and Nigeria’s, Restructuring Agenda: A Study of John Iwu’s Birthright", |
| 3 | 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", |
| 4 | Aghamelu Helen Udumaga & Obijekwu Ikechukwu. (2019, August), "Literacy and Equity: An Evaluation of its Pragmatic Value in Nigeria", |
| 5 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2018, October), "Developing Literacy Skills in Primary Schools: The Role of Theatre —in-Education TIE", |
| 6 | Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2017, September), "Formation of Christian Conscience for the Common Good in Nigerian Politics", |
| 7 | 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" (March, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence Report" (November, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | 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, "Constitution of Sexual Harassment/Assault Committee" (February, 2025) |
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 | "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 |
| 2 | "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, |
| 3 | "2nd Biennial Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Letters", (Nigerian Academy of Letters), 18th June, 2024 to 21st June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "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 |
| 5 | "Maiden International conference", (Centre for Arts, Culture and Humanities, NAU Awka), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "36th Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists SONTA", (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists SONTA), 11th July, 2023 to 14th July, 2023; Benue State university, Makurdi |
| 7 | "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 |
| 8 | "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 |
| 9 | "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 |
| 10 | "Literacy: A Bridge To Equity", (Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda), 20th August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Kampala Serena Hotel- Uganda |
| 11 | "Literacy Enhancement and Achievement Project (LEAP)", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 27th September, 2018 to 27th September, 2018; Anambra |
| 12 | "Young Authors Conference 2.0", (Aurick Foundation & Anambra Young Authors Association), 14th July, 2018 to 14th July, 2018; Awka |
| 13 | "10th Pan African Literacy for All Conference", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 28th August, 2017 to 31st August, 2017; Sheraton Hotels, Abuja |
| 14 | "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 |