Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Decolonizing African Art History in Nigeria: New Perspectives and Methodologies

Nwabueze Okorie, University of Maiduguri Ogechukwu Anya, Department of Advanced Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Chike Okezie, University of Maiduguri
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18860461
Published: May 4, 2007

Abstract

African art history in Nigeria has largely been dominated by Eurocentric perspectives, which have marginalized indigenous voices and knowledge. The approach will involve collaborative workshops with Nigerian artists, scholars, and community leaders to develop a framework of decolonized art histories. This will include the use of oral histories as primary data sources. Oral histories from diverse communities reveal previously unrecorded artistic practices and cultural significances that were previously overlooked in mainstream narratives. The introduction of these methodologies promises to enrich Nigerian art history, fostering a more inclusive and equitable representation of its rich heritage. Support should be given to initiatives that promote decolonization efforts within academic institutions and community arts programmes.

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Nwabueze Okorie, Ogechukwu Anya, Chike Okezie (2007). Decolonizing African Art History in Nigeria: New Perspectives and Methodologies. African Public Sector Ethics (Public, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18860461

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African StudiesDecolonizationPostcolonial TheoryCritical Race StudiesHeritage PreservationEthnographyIndigenous Knowledge Systems

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