Folkism as Paradigm in Kalu Uka’s Ikhamma

Chibueze Prince Orie; PhD; Quinette Ngozichinyere Madumelu

Folkism as Paradigm in Kalu Uka’s Ikhamma

Chibueze Prince Orie, PhD, Quinette Ngozichinyere Madumelu

Abstract

There has been the controversy about the existence of African drama. Some critics argue that there is nothing like African drama, while some others assert that African drama exists. The latter contend that African performances, including African rituals and African festivals, are not only dramatic performances but drama in essence. Some of those who believe that African drama exists have propounded theoretical approaches with which to study African drama. Folkism, propounded by Sam Ukala, is one of the theories. This study uses this folkist theory to evaluate Kalu Uka’s Ikhamma. The point at issue is to see how true Uka’s Ikhamma is not only an African drama but a drama, using the theoretical substance of folkism.

Keywords

African dramaAfrican performancesAfrican ritualsAfrican festivalsdramatic

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Folkism as Paradigm in Kalu Uka’s Ikhamma

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