Reviving Igala Traditional Theatre for Youth Employment

Abstract

It is the need to minimize the rate of youth and graduate unemployment in Nigeria that gives rise to this research. A number of researches in literature are critical works which are contributions to the existing literature with little attempt on the application of literary genres, especially the African oral forms to cases of unemployment in Nigeria. This research is a paradigm shift from the above tradition. Its purpose is discovery of oral forms and traditional performances as a treasure trove waiting to be harnessed for monetary purpose. The concern of the researchers is reduction of the rate of youth unemployment in Nigeria. The methodology adopted in this research is sampling technique to determine the population of the respondents. Questionnaire was administered on the sampled respondents. The answers to the questionnaire provided the data from which the findings were generated. Igala trado theatre has the potential to generate employment for youths. A lot of people are interested in seeing/watching Igala traditional drama.

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