Dr. Kosy Anulika Okafor
Dr. Kosy Anulika Okafor is a LECTURER I in THEATRE ARTS AND FILM STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am experienced, resourceful and professional in Theatre and Film design,costume histography, digital costuming,etc.seeking to leverage my skills to academic fulfilment in both Governmental and Non-Governmental Agencies.
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2020) October, 2015 to January, 2020 Ph.D Theatre And Film Design (Costume And Make-up) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2020) October, 2015 to July, 2020 Ph.D Theatre And Film Studies |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2014) June, 2011 to October, 2014 M.A |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) December, 2000 to December, 2004 B.A Theatre And Film Studies |
| 5 | Emeka Aghasili high School, Nise. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 1996 to June, 2001 WASSC West African Senior School Certificate |
| 6 | West African Senior School Certificate. (GCE, December, 1999) December, 1999 to December, 1999 GCE West African Examinations Council |
| 7 | Udi Road Primary School, Enugu.. (FSLC, July, 1992) January, 1987 to July, 1992 FSLC Primary School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Faculty of Arts NDLEA Committee February, 2024 to December, 2026 |
| 2 | Secretary, Faculty of Arts Research and Innovation Commitee May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Secretary, Faculty of Arts Research and Innovation Committee May, 2023 to December, 2026 |
| 4 | Member, Faculty of Arts Conference Committee May, 2021 to May, 2022 |
| 5 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Head Teacher, British Spring College June, 2017 to May, 2018 |
| 7 | Film Instructor, Centre for Excellence in Arts and Humanities June, 2012 to May, 2014 |
| 8 | Head Teller, Afribank Nigeria Plc January, 2009 to May, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okafor, Kosy Anulika. (2021, February) Expressive Arts for Good Mental Health and Essential Well-being in Contemporary Theatre Practice: A Therapeutic Perspective School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Asigbo, A.C., & Okafor, K.A.. (2017, July) Costuming in Nigerian Video Films: A Case for Effective Character Portrayal. Franklin Int’l Publishers - New York, pp 363-385. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Kosy Añulika Okafor, G. E. Ojukwu. (2026, June), "LABOUR MIGRATION AND SLUM DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE: A POSTCOLONIAL URBAN ANALYSIS OF THE OKPOKO-ONITSHA LANDSCAPE", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. -8, (Issue 2), pp 57-62 |
| 2 | Kosy Añulika Okafor.. (2026, June), "CRAFTING IDENTITY: TECHNO-COSTUMING AND AFRO-DIASPORIC AESTHETICS IN BLACK PANTHER (2018)", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 53-58 |
| 3 | Kosy Añulika Okafor, G. E. Ojukwu. (2025, June), "PERFORMING POVERTY: ENTERTAINING FOR ALMS AND EMERGING VOICES IN STREET PERFORMANCE IN AWKA", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 7, (Issue -3), pp 69-75 |
| 4 | Okafor, Kosy Anulika. (2024, March), "Effective Prosthetics Artistry and Character Costuming in Nollywood Films: Challenges of the Nollywood Designers", The Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies., Vol. -18, pp 101-117, Current Issue |
| 5 | Okafor, Anulika.K.. (2023, September), "Traditional Nigerian Dress Culture: Indices for designing historically informed Films of Nollywood", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. -5, (Issue -1), pp 1-14 |
| 6 | MC Egenti, EO Ebekue, KA Okafor. (2022, August), "An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Communication Channels and Campaign Messages Employed in the Fight Against Covid-19 in Anambra State, Nigeria", The Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies., Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 99-112 |
| 7 | Okafor, K.A., & Asigbo, A.C.. (2022, June), "The Playwright in a State of Terror: A Critical Analyses of Two Selected Plays", Journal of Arts and Communication (JAC) International, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Kosy Anulika Okafor. (2020, September), "Historical accuracy in Nollywood costume designs: Approaches Constraints and Gains", Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 91-131 |
| 9 | Okafor, K.A.. (2019, October), "Theatre and Leadership Crisis in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis of Two Plays.", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS)., Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 34-43 |
| 10 | Okafor, K.A.. (2018, September), "Sexuality and Womanhood in Selected Nigerian Films.", The Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Film Studies., Vol. 12, (Issue -2), pp 194-209 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | U.C., K.A, Okafor, C.C., Agim.. (2024, May), "Effective Colours Interpretation in Nollywood Narratives: Rereading of Characters Images in Select Films", Journal of Nollywood Studies, Department of Film & Multimedia, Uni. of PH, Rivers State., Vol. -1, (Issue 1), pp 55-75 |
| 2 | Kosy Anulika Okafor. (2024, May), "MURAL ARTS IN ANAMBRA STATE-NIGERIA: IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED STREET ARTS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATION- BUILDING", , Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship: Advanced Scholars-West Africa (QES-AS-WA)" (June, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by QES-AS-WA Program for the University of Alberta-Department of Women's and Gender Studies |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "A Visual Analysis of Traditional Chinese Opera Costume Research on the Current Status and Emerging Trends" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The Eghughu Festival of Aduhanhan People of Edo State as A Paradigm in Performance Studies" (February, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists" - RC-CAC/IT/N0 87764 (member since 2017), https://sonta.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Converging Horizons between Canada and West Africa: Connecting Research, Communities and Ideas to Achieve Gender Equality May 2nd, 2024", (Department of Women's and Gender Studies), 24th May, 2024 to 24th May, 2024; University of Alberta - Canada |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Peer Educator's Training (Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Project", (UNICEF), 8th August, 2007 to 2nd August, 2008; Kaduna - Nigeria |