Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.562
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal LingLit Journal
Babatunde Covenant Olugbenga
Department of Theatre Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State. Nigeria

Published : 3 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search

 1 
Technical Directing in Arts and Media Production: Ensuring Credibility Kareeem Kolawole Ganiyu; Babatunde Covenant Olugbenga; Emmanuel Godwin Kalu
LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Linglit Journal: Scientific Journal of Linguistics and Literature, June
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/linglit.v6i2.1355

Abstract

An Arts and Media artist is a professional who applies artistic creativity through the media as a tool to convey sociological messages about art and humanity. They work with more modern media beyond traditional artistic drawing such as film, documentary, animation, and design. While assessing the technical directing in Arts and Media production, attention is given to how well the technical equipments: (sound systems, lights, projectors, sets) is used to achieve a successful production. Using a qualitative participant observation, this study dopts John T. Caldwell's Media Production Theory (2008) as a theoritical framework. The study finds out that the utilization of modern technical equipments has enhanced Arts and Media productions in aesthetic terms. Hence there is a recommendation that high-quality technical equipments be used all the time in Arts and Media production to guarantee maximum aesthetic and audience impact.
Performance Analysis of Yoruba Traditional Beliefs in Lekan Balogun's Oya (Goddess of whirlwind): Art and Cultural Perspectives Emmanuel Godwin Kalu; Babatunde Covenant Olugbenga; Kareeem Kolawole Ganiyu
LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Linglit Journal: Scientific Journal of Linguistics and Literature, June
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/linglit.v6i2.1357

Abstract

This study explores the interplay of art and cultural dynamics in the Yoruba cosmology, performance analysis of Yoruba traditional beliefs in Lekan Balogun's Oya: Goddess of the whirlwind play. It examines how Oya, Ogun, Sango and Orunmila as deities materialize Yoruba cultural identity and shared values through rituals, myths, incantations, songs, dances, and symbols. Using a qualitative participatory observation method, the research hinges on Richard Schechner's Performance Theory (2003) and Oludanmini Ogunnaike's Yoruba Epistemology (2010) as theoretical frameworks. The research points to the Yoruba universe's dominance in shaping early beliefs, highlighting its central position in ensuring spiritual continuity and social integrity. The research reaffirms the dynamism of Yoruba society, as postulated by Edward B. Tylor, and its adaptability in contemporary pieces of art. Recommendations include further exploring Yoruba performance in the contemporary setting and keeping traditions orally alive to preserve cultural heritage.
Ethnic Identity through Character Construction: Examining Semantic Essence of Yoruba Names in Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun and Bode Sowande’s Arede Owo Kareeem Kolawole Ganiyu; Babatunde Covenant Olugbenga; Emmanuel Godwin Kalu
LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Linglit Journal: Scientific Journal of Linguistics and Literature, June
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR-Publisher)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/linglit.v6i2.1359

Abstract

This study looks into the significance of thematic nomenclature in character construction within the rich cultural lineage of the Yoruba tradition, as depicted in the film "Jagunjagun" by Femi Adebayo and the stage play "Arede owo” by Bode Sowande. Through meticulous linguistic analysis of character names, this research uncovers the layers of meaning interwoven into each name, serving as a reflection of socio-cultural themes and enhancing narrative complexity. In "Jagunjagun", names such as Gbogunmi and Ogundiji resonate with the spirit of war, while in "Arede owo", characters like Ajeigbe and Surulere encapsulate themes of wealth, friendship, and misery. The comic relevance in Arede Owo begins from the choice of names given to character and the theme of war reflect in almost every characters names in the movie Jagun Jagun. Having experienced both the stage play and the film, our methodology involved immersing ourselves in the linguistic mosaic of these works, allowing us to discern the transformative power of language in shaping narrative identity and imbuing characters with authenticity and resonance. It is evident that in Yoruba culture, as in many other cultures, names are imbued with profound meaning, often serving as signifiers of individual identity and societal values. The observation that plays and films with meaningful character names tend to captivate audiences and draw crowds to cinemas and theatres reveals the enduring fascination with the exploration of linguistic symbolism in storytelling. Indeed, the resonance of these works lies not only in their narrative arcs but also in the symbolic weight carried by the characters' names. As such, this study sheds light on the interplay between language, culture, and storytelling.
Co-Authors Emmanuel Godwin Kalu Kareeem Kolawole Ganiyu