Culture is an all embracing concept which constitute in its entirety 'the way of life' of a group... more Culture is an all embracing concept which constitute in its entirety 'the way of life' of a group of people. This involves morals, values, norms, among others, which influence man's perception and invariably affect how he relates with his environment for development. Hitherto, development itself is multifaceted. Therefore, this paper posits that it is only a culture based development that can address the needs of its populace. Any meaningful development must be rooted in the cultural values of the nation in order to retain its identity. Most developing nations like Nigeria are compromising their national identity for the price of development. A retrospect of Nigeria pre-colonial days gave an overview of culture oriented development. The paper conclusively, launched the need for Nigeria to _ imbibe development compatible to its culture.
Tourism industry has enriched the economies of many nations across the globe. Its linkages to all... more Tourism industry has enriched the economies of many nations across the globe. Its linkages to all other sectors made it highly labour intensive. Thus, if properly harnessed and managed will serve as an alternative or perhaps a readily source of income for the country. If subsequently promoted becomes the bedrock for a mono-petrolic economy like Nigeria. Despite the identification of tourism industry as an alternative to this diversification process yet not much is been done to attain the desired goal as a result of lack of information on Nigerian tourist sites. To remedy this situation necessitated the writing of this work which centres on identifying some of the cultural and natural attractions in Osun state for tourism promotion. The evaluation of these tourist sites in Osun State was carried out in some randomly selected tourist sites to forecast their feasibility as tourist destination.
Tangible and intangible elements of culture are the primary sustenance of heritage tourism. They ... more Tangible and intangible elements of culture are the primary sustenance of heritage tourism. They include traditional dance, folklore, songs, arts and craft, indigenous technologies, festivals, rituals, and rites. All these are cultural products designed to embody different activities. They constitute some of the major attractions of present‐day cultural museums. Although these objects are imbued with functional roles through which they interact with society, yet within the confines of cultural museums, they are seemingly lifeless; needing the curator to narrate their relevance. Their functional role in the community seems lost as no opportunity is given or created to display their cultural relevance to amuse curious museum visitors. This raises some questions, is the museum a mausoleum of cultural products? How can mere narration of lifeless objects satisfy visitors' curiosity and taste for a new experience? To answer these salient questions, this paper employed desktop research...
Awka traditional festivals embrace diverse cultural activities which together portrays the glamou... more Awka traditional festivals embrace diverse cultural activities which together portrays the glamour of the community indigenous way of life. These festivals are the anvil on which cultural unity is forged as its celebrations acts as a unifying force which binds the people together. Festivals are momentary occasions for merriment seasoned with a purpose attached to different aspects of a community life. It is a period of rest from strenuous daily activities affording the people quality leisure time to consume all the entertaining cultural aesthetics of the event. Of a truth, Awka traditional festival with its associated cultural display has been a platform that sustained cultural uniformity amongst Awka people and its neighbour through ages. This paper in its descriptive nature endeavours to investigate the potential of harnessing the cultural aesthetics of Awka traditional festival (Imoka) for promote tourism.
Cultural resources are physical features, both natural and man-made, associated with human activi... more Cultural resources are physical features, both natural and man-made, associated with human activity. These include all products of man’s cultural life which could be mobilized in other to meet the needs of tourism development. Tourism is today a global industry which cuts across all other sectors of the economy. Not only does tourism boost the economy of host community it is also a marker identity. Considering the benefits of tourism, the government of most countries are developing their tourism industry. However, in Nigeria, specifically Awka, the development of tourism is basically geared towards construction of magnificent hotels and other infrastructural facilities needed in tourism destinations at the expense of cultural heritages which are incessantly destroyed. The objective of this article is to showcase some Awka cultural resources, identify the challenges of their development and suggest ways these could be harnessed for tourism development and sustainability.
The importance of destination image in influencing tourist choice of destination for visitation c... more The importance of destination image in influencing tourist choice of destination for visitation cannot be overemphasized. This is because tourism destination image covers a whole range of factors considered imperative for the satisfaction of tourist thirst for a memorable experience. It includes inter alia, safety and security issues which stand as huge threat to tourist enjoyment of any destination. The issue of security in Nigeria is presently threatened by the activities of Boko Haram insurgency. Therefore, despite Nigeria’s rich cultural and natural attractions in all regions of the country, the activities of Boko Haram menace especially the northern regions and obstruct tourist patronage of the many attractions in that area. In the light of the above, this study aims to examine the perception of the public towards Plateau and Kaduna states as tourist destinations and seeks to evaluate the level of patronage of attractions therein. In order to achieve the aim of this study, a su...
In recent years Nigeria has recorded an overt increase in the establishment of purpose-built attr... more In recent years Nigeria has recorded an overt increase in the establishment of purpose-built attractions as a result of the influence of technological advancement and globalisation. One such attractions which has had an unprecedented growth is the amusement park in Abuja. These parks are recreational centres designed to offer entertaining activities to visitors. The explosion of these parks in the country has created a new marketing niche in tourism – amusement park leisure. Adopting the functionalist theory this work set out to examine the role of amusement parks in tourism promotion in the country using Magicland Abuja. To achieve this goal, the work employed a quantitative method of research using the instrumentality of questionnaires which were administered on the study population comprising a sample of park visitors. However, out of the 200 questionnaires administered 182 copies were suitably completed. The data elicited were analyzed through the use of simple percentages. From...
Religion encompasses the belief in superhuman force(s) that govern the universe. This belief cont... more Religion encompasses the belief in superhuman force(s) that govern the universe. This belief controls the entirety of human actions and inactions and therefore, can be used and abused. Among scholars the duality of religious function has continuously fuelled unending debate as it can instigate development and simultaneously destruction, especially in a multi-religious nation. Nigeria in all its regions is endowed with unique natural and cultural resources of immense benefit to tourism development if regularly consumed by tourists. The consumption of these tourist attractions are beset with challenges emanating from religious beliefs. These pose a huge threat to tourist safety and security and consequently restricts tourist inflow, dwindle the financial earnings and deter tourism promotion in the affected regions. In the light of the above, this paper employing a desk research method explores religion induced crises and possible ways of managing them for the enhancement of effective ...
Africans are intricately creative. Invariably their acquisition of diverse skills led to the prol... more Africans are intricately creative. Invariably their acquisition of diverse skills led to the proliferation of traditional industries during the pre-colonial era which today is referred to indigenous technology. The products of this renowned indigenous technology brought to lime light the sophisticated civilization of pre-colonial African communities. These traditional industries includes blacksmithing, wood carving, textile weaving and dyeing, leather works, pottery making, bead work etc. The colonial era saw the establishment of factories of all kinds that mass produced, and still produce the equivalence of traditional products. Consequently, this dwindled the efficacy of indigenous technology as its products are gradually becoming obsolete. In view of the above, the objective of this paper is to project the historical relevance, cultural significance and the economic value of indigenous technology in the 21st century.
The global economic recession has posed new challenges to the world coupled with the challenges o... more The global economic recession has posed new challenges to the world coupled with the challenges of new energy technology in response to global warming has dwindled the economy of so many nations today. Particularly petro-mono economy countries like Nigeria whose revenue base depends mostly on proceeds from crude oil exportation. Overdependence on crude oil is a sign of blunt future consequentially if the oil mine dries up. What would be the fate of the economy? Therefore it is time for Nigeria to spread the tentacles of her economic prowess to other service sectors such as Tourism for sustainable economic exploitation. Tourism is one of the most promising drivers of growth for the world economy. As a development vehicle, tourism resources are inexhaustible unlike crude oil. Nigeria specifically Awka has vast tourism potentials awaiting development. Little wonder the administration of former President Olusegun Obansanjo the set machinery in motion to turn the sector into a major reve...
The rapid growth of Hospitality businesses in Nigeria is increasing at an alarming rate. It is sa... more The rapid growth of Hospitality businesses in Nigeria is increasing at an alarming rate. It is sad to note that majority of these investors have little or no knowledge of the impact that their investment has on the environment. This is because most investors only carry out feasibility study on the profit forfeiting the sustainability of the business which depends on the environment. Today hospitality investors in Nigeria have refused to answer this question “are the activities of hospitality business environmental friendly? At this point it is pertinent to note that the sustainability of any hospitality business anchors largely on environmental sustainability. In other words, all hospitality business needs the environment to strive. Therefore, in view of the above, this paper critically diagnosed the activities of Soarak hotel and casino Lagos towards environmental sustainability. Its primary objective is to identify the impact of soarak hotel on its immediate surroundings. This res...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENDER & WOMEN'S STUDIES, 2019
This study examined the effect of child sexual abuse on children in Yenagoa Local Government Area... more This study examined the effect of child sexual abuse on children in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. Relevant literatures that deal on child sexual abuse were reviewed. Three research questions guided the study. Survey and semi-structured interview were the research design employed. Sample size for the study was 200 sexually abused children drawn from the ages between 0-17 years from Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa was selected as the site of the research as a result of the recent high prevalence of girl-child sexual abuse in the selected location. Research findings showed that 92 (46.0%) of the respondents agreed that bad parenting played a major factor responsible for child sexual abuse in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, that 94 (47.0%) believed vaginal bleeding to be one of the consequences. The study also revealed that 104 (52.0%) of the respondents agreed that sexual abuse can be prevented through developing and sustaining prevention programs. The study concludes that child sexual abuse is the inhibition of a child"s physical, psychological, moral or social development due to negligence on the part of the parents, caregivers or other adults to provide the essentials. The study recommends that all stakeholders including the church, communities, government and caregivers must be involved in the process of arresting this menace.
Nigeria has outstanding and diverse heritage resources, products of its numerous ethnic groups. T... more Nigeria has outstanding and diverse heritage resources, products of its numerous ethnic groups. These heritage resources were created from human interaction with the environment. Under this guise, they have become a source of cultural identity and national pride. They are grouped as tangible and intangible heritages which are today a driver of cultural tourism-travel to experience unique traditional beliefs and practices. This form of travel does not only uncover unique heritage landscape but also allows the tourist to be immersed in intangible heritage processes-traditional rites, festivities, ritual enactment, etc. Such experience could not have been possible without tourism-the process through which culture can be consumed by tourists and positively exploited by host community. Therefore, this work is set to establish heritage resources as of the major reasons for cultural tourism in the country. To achieve the set goal, the paper will explore UNESCO enlisted heritage resources in Nigeria stating their significance and contributions to sustainable cultural tourism.
In recent years, tourism has become one of the fastest growing sectors around the globe. Its rapi... more In recent years, tourism has become one of the fastest growing sectors around the globe. Its rapid growth and multiplier effect on other sectors of the economy of any given destination made it a viable tool for development. Considering the immense benefits of tourism, this research evaluated tourism as a tool for economic empowerment in Kogi State Nigeria, using the Confluence Beach Hotel as a case study. The Niger and Benue are the two largest rivers in West Africa and they meet at Lokoja in Kogi state, forming a Y-shape in what is a magnificent union and they then drain southwards into the ocean. While the Niger is brownish in colour, the Benue river is light green in colour. Fishing is carried on extensively on the rivers. There are also ferry and boat services as well as cruising facilities within the view of the confluence. The Confluence Beach Hotel was erected in 1999 in this unique geographical location and primarily offers accommodation, as well as food and beverage service...
The extended family is a system that promotes cohesion, togetherness, cooperation and support amo... more The extended family is a system that promotes cohesion, togetherness, cooperation and support amongst its members. It has been a cherished tradition in most African societies from pre-colonial era to present period. The existence of this family system accounts for the longevity of ancestral traditions and heritage which is the bedrock and sustenance of most African societies. However, with the adoption of western culture, the effects of global economic meltdown and impacts of inter and intra ethnic conflicts threatens this cherished extended family tradition.. This paper explores the role relationship in kinship in selected West African societies. It adopts an exploratory approach; drawing largely from secondary data. This study posits that role relationship in kinship is an indispensable tie among Africans especially in the western region. Also most of its tenets have become resilient in solidifying the nationhood of most African societies despite acculturation. The paper concludes...
Travel for religious-related purposes – faith-based tourism is gradually becoming a renowned form... more Travel for religious-related purposes – faith-based tourism is gradually becoming a renowned form of tourism globally. Experiencing this type of tourism has turned sacred spaces into tourist destination where visitors participate in different faith-based tourism products or activities. These are pilgrimages and dynamic ritual performances wherein the powers of spiritual entities are invoked and utilized by man. The efficacy of such activities in attracting huge tourist traffic is highly beneficial to sacred spaces economy. Despite, this positive impact, the consumption of faith-based tourism products are beset with challenges which militates its growth. To address the issue, this paper employed ethnographic research to investigate the challenging factors of faith-based tourism products of three sacred spaces (Redemption Camp, Osun Osogbo Sacred grove and NASFAT camp) in southwestern Nigeria. There are numerous sacred spaces in the region of study, however; the selected spaces repres...
Inter-faith marriage, as a challenge to religious identity is commonplace in many religious socie... more Inter-faith marriage, as a challenge to religious identity is commonplace in many religious societies. In pre-colonial Nigerian society the institution of marriage was hedged with strict ethnic modalities which became weakened by western influences through colonisation. Thus, inter-faith marriage, one of the features of modern Nigeria is beset with challenges deeply reflected in the differences in religious beliefs. The prevalence of this challenge made it open to redress from different social instruments, and specifically film. In the narrative of the film North East, there appears to be a negotiation of religious identity instead of the promotion and preservation of it as a sub-set of culture. This study examined this negotiation of religious identity in relation to marriage with the aim of ascertaining the acceptability in the modern African society, and in particular, Nigeria. It employed a qualitative survey as research design, and the data collection instrument was focus group...
Culture is an all embracing concept which constitute in its entirety 'the way of life' of a group... more Culture is an all embracing concept which constitute in its entirety 'the way of life' of a group of people. This involves morals, values, norms, among others, which influence man's perception and invariably affect how he relates with his environment for development. Hitherto, development itself is multifaceted. Therefore, this paper posits that it is only a culture based development that can address the needs of its populace. Any meaningful development must be rooted in the cultural values of the nation in order to retain its identity. Most developing nations like Nigeria are compromising their national identity for the price of development. A retrospect of Nigeria pre-colonial days gave an overview of culture oriented development. The paper conclusively, launched the need for Nigeria to _ imbibe development compatible to its culture.
Tourism industry has enriched the economies of many nations across the globe. Its linkages to all... more Tourism industry has enriched the economies of many nations across the globe. Its linkages to all other sectors made it highly labour intensive. Thus, if properly harnessed and managed will serve as an alternative or perhaps a readily source of income for the country. If subsequently promoted becomes the bedrock for a mono-petrolic economy like Nigeria. Despite the identification of tourism industry as an alternative to this diversification process yet not much is been done to attain the desired goal as a result of lack of information on Nigerian tourist sites. To remedy this situation necessitated the writing of this work which centres on identifying some of the cultural and natural attractions in Osun state for tourism promotion. The evaluation of these tourist sites in Osun State was carried out in some randomly selected tourist sites to forecast their feasibility as tourist destination.
Tangible and intangible elements of culture are the primary sustenance of heritage tourism. They ... more Tangible and intangible elements of culture are the primary sustenance of heritage tourism. They include traditional dance, folklore, songs, arts and craft, indigenous technologies, festivals, rituals, and rites. All these are cultural products designed to embody different activities. They constitute some of the major attractions of present‐day cultural museums. Although these objects are imbued with functional roles through which they interact with society, yet within the confines of cultural museums, they are seemingly lifeless; needing the curator to narrate their relevance. Their functional role in the community seems lost as no opportunity is given or created to display their cultural relevance to amuse curious museum visitors. This raises some questions, is the museum a mausoleum of cultural products? How can mere narration of lifeless objects satisfy visitors' curiosity and taste for a new experience? To answer these salient questions, this paper employed desktop research...
Awka traditional festivals embrace diverse cultural activities which together portrays the glamou... more Awka traditional festivals embrace diverse cultural activities which together portrays the glamour of the community indigenous way of life. These festivals are the anvil on which cultural unity is forged as its celebrations acts as a unifying force which binds the people together. Festivals are momentary occasions for merriment seasoned with a purpose attached to different aspects of a community life. It is a period of rest from strenuous daily activities affording the people quality leisure time to consume all the entertaining cultural aesthetics of the event. Of a truth, Awka traditional festival with its associated cultural display has been a platform that sustained cultural uniformity amongst Awka people and its neighbour through ages. This paper in its descriptive nature endeavours to investigate the potential of harnessing the cultural aesthetics of Awka traditional festival (Imoka) for promote tourism.
Cultural resources are physical features, both natural and man-made, associated with human activi... more Cultural resources are physical features, both natural and man-made, associated with human activity. These include all products of man’s cultural life which could be mobilized in other to meet the needs of tourism development. Tourism is today a global industry which cuts across all other sectors of the economy. Not only does tourism boost the economy of host community it is also a marker identity. Considering the benefits of tourism, the government of most countries are developing their tourism industry. However, in Nigeria, specifically Awka, the development of tourism is basically geared towards construction of magnificent hotels and other infrastructural facilities needed in tourism destinations at the expense of cultural heritages which are incessantly destroyed. The objective of this article is to showcase some Awka cultural resources, identify the challenges of their development and suggest ways these could be harnessed for tourism development and sustainability.
The importance of destination image in influencing tourist choice of destination for visitation c... more The importance of destination image in influencing tourist choice of destination for visitation cannot be overemphasized. This is because tourism destination image covers a whole range of factors considered imperative for the satisfaction of tourist thirst for a memorable experience. It includes inter alia, safety and security issues which stand as huge threat to tourist enjoyment of any destination. The issue of security in Nigeria is presently threatened by the activities of Boko Haram insurgency. Therefore, despite Nigeria’s rich cultural and natural attractions in all regions of the country, the activities of Boko Haram menace especially the northern regions and obstruct tourist patronage of the many attractions in that area. In the light of the above, this study aims to examine the perception of the public towards Plateau and Kaduna states as tourist destinations and seeks to evaluate the level of patronage of attractions therein. In order to achieve the aim of this study, a su...
In recent years Nigeria has recorded an overt increase in the establishment of purpose-built attr... more In recent years Nigeria has recorded an overt increase in the establishment of purpose-built attractions as a result of the influence of technological advancement and globalisation. One such attractions which has had an unprecedented growth is the amusement park in Abuja. These parks are recreational centres designed to offer entertaining activities to visitors. The explosion of these parks in the country has created a new marketing niche in tourism – amusement park leisure. Adopting the functionalist theory this work set out to examine the role of amusement parks in tourism promotion in the country using Magicland Abuja. To achieve this goal, the work employed a quantitative method of research using the instrumentality of questionnaires which were administered on the study population comprising a sample of park visitors. However, out of the 200 questionnaires administered 182 copies were suitably completed. The data elicited were analyzed through the use of simple percentages. From...
Religion encompasses the belief in superhuman force(s) that govern the universe. This belief cont... more Religion encompasses the belief in superhuman force(s) that govern the universe. This belief controls the entirety of human actions and inactions and therefore, can be used and abused. Among scholars the duality of religious function has continuously fuelled unending debate as it can instigate development and simultaneously destruction, especially in a multi-religious nation. Nigeria in all its regions is endowed with unique natural and cultural resources of immense benefit to tourism development if regularly consumed by tourists. The consumption of these tourist attractions are beset with challenges emanating from religious beliefs. These pose a huge threat to tourist safety and security and consequently restricts tourist inflow, dwindle the financial earnings and deter tourism promotion in the affected regions. In the light of the above, this paper employing a desk research method explores religion induced crises and possible ways of managing them for the enhancement of effective ...
Africans are intricately creative. Invariably their acquisition of diverse skills led to the prol... more Africans are intricately creative. Invariably their acquisition of diverse skills led to the proliferation of traditional industries during the pre-colonial era which today is referred to indigenous technology. The products of this renowned indigenous technology brought to lime light the sophisticated civilization of pre-colonial African communities. These traditional industries includes blacksmithing, wood carving, textile weaving and dyeing, leather works, pottery making, bead work etc. The colonial era saw the establishment of factories of all kinds that mass produced, and still produce the equivalence of traditional products. Consequently, this dwindled the efficacy of indigenous technology as its products are gradually becoming obsolete. In view of the above, the objective of this paper is to project the historical relevance, cultural significance and the economic value of indigenous technology in the 21st century.
The global economic recession has posed new challenges to the world coupled with the challenges o... more The global economic recession has posed new challenges to the world coupled with the challenges of new energy technology in response to global warming has dwindled the economy of so many nations today. Particularly petro-mono economy countries like Nigeria whose revenue base depends mostly on proceeds from crude oil exportation. Overdependence on crude oil is a sign of blunt future consequentially if the oil mine dries up. What would be the fate of the economy? Therefore it is time for Nigeria to spread the tentacles of her economic prowess to other service sectors such as Tourism for sustainable economic exploitation. Tourism is one of the most promising drivers of growth for the world economy. As a development vehicle, tourism resources are inexhaustible unlike crude oil. Nigeria specifically Awka has vast tourism potentials awaiting development. Little wonder the administration of former President Olusegun Obansanjo the set machinery in motion to turn the sector into a major reve...
The rapid growth of Hospitality businesses in Nigeria is increasing at an alarming rate. It is sa... more The rapid growth of Hospitality businesses in Nigeria is increasing at an alarming rate. It is sad to note that majority of these investors have little or no knowledge of the impact that their investment has on the environment. This is because most investors only carry out feasibility study on the profit forfeiting the sustainability of the business which depends on the environment. Today hospitality investors in Nigeria have refused to answer this question “are the activities of hospitality business environmental friendly? At this point it is pertinent to note that the sustainability of any hospitality business anchors largely on environmental sustainability. In other words, all hospitality business needs the environment to strive. Therefore, in view of the above, this paper critically diagnosed the activities of Soarak hotel and casino Lagos towards environmental sustainability. Its primary objective is to identify the impact of soarak hotel on its immediate surroundings. This res...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENDER & WOMEN'S STUDIES, 2019
This study examined the effect of child sexual abuse on children in Yenagoa Local Government Area... more This study examined the effect of child sexual abuse on children in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. Relevant literatures that deal on child sexual abuse were reviewed. Three research questions guided the study. Survey and semi-structured interview were the research design employed. Sample size for the study was 200 sexually abused children drawn from the ages between 0-17 years from Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa was selected as the site of the research as a result of the recent high prevalence of girl-child sexual abuse in the selected location. Research findings showed that 92 (46.0%) of the respondents agreed that bad parenting played a major factor responsible for child sexual abuse in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, that 94 (47.0%) believed vaginal bleeding to be one of the consequences. The study also revealed that 104 (52.0%) of the respondents agreed that sexual abuse can be prevented through developing and sustaining prevention programs. The study concludes that child sexual abuse is the inhibition of a child"s physical, psychological, moral or social development due to negligence on the part of the parents, caregivers or other adults to provide the essentials. The study recommends that all stakeholders including the church, communities, government and caregivers must be involved in the process of arresting this menace.
Nigeria has outstanding and diverse heritage resources, products of its numerous ethnic groups. T... more Nigeria has outstanding and diverse heritage resources, products of its numerous ethnic groups. These heritage resources were created from human interaction with the environment. Under this guise, they have become a source of cultural identity and national pride. They are grouped as tangible and intangible heritages which are today a driver of cultural tourism-travel to experience unique traditional beliefs and practices. This form of travel does not only uncover unique heritage landscape but also allows the tourist to be immersed in intangible heritage processes-traditional rites, festivities, ritual enactment, etc. Such experience could not have been possible without tourism-the process through which culture can be consumed by tourists and positively exploited by host community. Therefore, this work is set to establish heritage resources as of the major reasons for cultural tourism in the country. To achieve the set goal, the paper will explore UNESCO enlisted heritage resources in Nigeria stating their significance and contributions to sustainable cultural tourism.
In recent years, tourism has become one of the fastest growing sectors around the globe. Its rapi... more In recent years, tourism has become one of the fastest growing sectors around the globe. Its rapid growth and multiplier effect on other sectors of the economy of any given destination made it a viable tool for development. Considering the immense benefits of tourism, this research evaluated tourism as a tool for economic empowerment in Kogi State Nigeria, using the Confluence Beach Hotel as a case study. The Niger and Benue are the two largest rivers in West Africa and they meet at Lokoja in Kogi state, forming a Y-shape in what is a magnificent union and they then drain southwards into the ocean. While the Niger is brownish in colour, the Benue river is light green in colour. Fishing is carried on extensively on the rivers. There are also ferry and boat services as well as cruising facilities within the view of the confluence. The Confluence Beach Hotel was erected in 1999 in this unique geographical location and primarily offers accommodation, as well as food and beverage service...
The extended family is a system that promotes cohesion, togetherness, cooperation and support amo... more The extended family is a system that promotes cohesion, togetherness, cooperation and support amongst its members. It has been a cherished tradition in most African societies from pre-colonial era to present period. The existence of this family system accounts for the longevity of ancestral traditions and heritage which is the bedrock and sustenance of most African societies. However, with the adoption of western culture, the effects of global economic meltdown and impacts of inter and intra ethnic conflicts threatens this cherished extended family tradition.. This paper explores the role relationship in kinship in selected West African societies. It adopts an exploratory approach; drawing largely from secondary data. This study posits that role relationship in kinship is an indispensable tie among Africans especially in the western region. Also most of its tenets have become resilient in solidifying the nationhood of most African societies despite acculturation. The paper concludes...
Travel for religious-related purposes – faith-based tourism is gradually becoming a renowned form... more Travel for religious-related purposes – faith-based tourism is gradually becoming a renowned form of tourism globally. Experiencing this type of tourism has turned sacred spaces into tourist destination where visitors participate in different faith-based tourism products or activities. These are pilgrimages and dynamic ritual performances wherein the powers of spiritual entities are invoked and utilized by man. The efficacy of such activities in attracting huge tourist traffic is highly beneficial to sacred spaces economy. Despite, this positive impact, the consumption of faith-based tourism products are beset with challenges which militates its growth. To address the issue, this paper employed ethnographic research to investigate the challenging factors of faith-based tourism products of three sacred spaces (Redemption Camp, Osun Osogbo Sacred grove and NASFAT camp) in southwestern Nigeria. There are numerous sacred spaces in the region of study, however; the selected spaces repres...
Inter-faith marriage, as a challenge to religious identity is commonplace in many religious socie... more Inter-faith marriage, as a challenge to religious identity is commonplace in many religious societies. In pre-colonial Nigerian society the institution of marriage was hedged with strict ethnic modalities which became weakened by western influences through colonisation. Thus, inter-faith marriage, one of the features of modern Nigeria is beset with challenges deeply reflected in the differences in religious beliefs. The prevalence of this challenge made it open to redress from different social instruments, and specifically film. In the narrative of the film North East, there appears to be a negotiation of religious identity instead of the promotion and preservation of it as a sub-set of culture. This study examined this negotiation of religious identity in relation to marriage with the aim of ascertaining the acceptability in the modern African society, and in particular, Nigeria. It employed a qualitative survey as research design, and the data collection instrument was focus group...
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