B.A. (Hons), M.A., Ph.D.,
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMA
– Diploma, Theatre (Distinction), University of Ibadan, 1976;
– Radio Operator License, Federal Communications Commission, USA,1983.
Member, Faculty of the Arts Executive Committee, Tshwane University of Technology, 2007 till date; Member, Faculty Research and Innovation Committee (FRIC), Tshwane University of Technology, 2007 till date; Research Professor/Head of Drama and Film Department, Faculty of the Arts, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, 2007 till date; External Examiner, Department of Drama, University of Pretoria, 2010 till date; Affiliated Faculty Member, LEAP Institute for the Arts, Colorado State University, U.S.A, 2015 till date; Chairperson, Arts Faculty Curriculum Transformation Committee, Tshwane University of Technology, 2015 till date; Faculty of the Arts Representative, Institutional Research Integrity Committee, 2015 till date; Member, Planning and Implementation Committee, Proposed Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State, 2016 till date; Visiting Fellow, Centre for Advanced Studies, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, Germany (Awarded), June 7- July 2019; Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Ritman International Journal of Humanities (RIJOH), Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, 2018 till date
WORK EXPERIENCE:
– Graduate Assistant, University of Sokoto, 1980;
– Assistant Lecturer, University of Sokoto, 1981;
– Part-time Lecturer, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan , 1985-1986;
– Lecturer II, University of Sokoto, 1985-1987;
– Part-time Teaching Assistant, Department of General Studies, University of Ibadan, 1987-1988;
– Lecturer I, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1987-1989;
– Senior Lecturer & Head, Department of Modern European Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1990-1992;
– Director & Head of the Performing Arts Department, National Council for Arts and Culture, February-December 1992;
– Visiting Scholar, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Uyo, 1997;
– Senior Lecturer & Co-ordinator, (Drama Section), Department of English, National University of Lesotho, 1993-1999;
– Senior Lecturer, Department of African Languages and Literature, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland. 1999-2002;
– Associate Professor & Co-ordinator (Theatre Studies Unit), Department of English, University of Botswana, 2002-2007;
– Visiting Professor (Research), School of Theatre Arts, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2012;
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION/EDITORIAL WORK
– Copy-Editor, Masitha Hoeane’s Let My People Play. Roma: ISAS Publication, 1997;
– External Examiner, Department of Drama Studies (Final Year Directing Projects), University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa, 1997;
– Copy-Editor, NUL Law Journal, 1997-1998;
– Member, Degel, Editorial Board (A Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Usmanu Danfodio University), 1988-1990;
– Member, Editorial Board, Marang, University of Botswana, 2002 – 2004;
– Copy-Editor, Regional Integration in Southern Africa: Volume IV, Namibia on Track to Meet SADC Targets. Botswana: Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 2006;
– Copy-Editor, Regional Integration in Southern Africa: Volume II, Rapid Changes in Mozambique to Meet SADC Targets. Botswana: Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 2006;
– Copy-Editor, Regional Integration in Southern Africa: Volume 1, South Africa’s International Trade Diplomacy. Botswana: Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 2006;
– Member, Editorial Advisory Board, LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research;
– Member, Editorial Board, West African Theatre Journal, University of Ilorin;
– Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Nexus Innovations Journal, Tshwane University of Technology;
– Member, Editorial Advisory Board, South African Theatre Journal;
– External Moderator (Literature in English), Botswana Colleges of Education (Diploma in Secondary Education Examination), Centre for Academic Development, Gaborone, 2006-2008;
– External Examiner (Theatre and Literature), Department of English, National University of Lesotho, 2007-2009;
– External Examiner, Department of Drama, University of Legon, Ghana, 2010;
– Member, Editorial Advisory Board, JIBILIKA: Journal of Performing and Creative Arts, University of Zimbabwe;
– External Assessor, MA Thesis (Drama), University of KwaZulu Natal, 2011;
– External Assessor, PhD Thesis (Drama), Faculty of Humanities, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2013;
– External Assessor, PhD Dissertation, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Zimbabwe, 2014;
– Member, International Editorial Board, Omookun Journal: An Interdisciplinary Journal on Okun-Yoruba of Kogi State, Nigeria, 2014;
– External Examiner, M.A. Thesis, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, 2015;
– External Examiner, Department of African Languages and Literature, University of Swaziland, 2013-2016;
– Member, Editorial Advisory Board, IKENGA Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2017;
– Member, Imbizo: International Journal of Literary and Comparative Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), 2016-2018;
– External Examiner, Department of Film and Theatre Arts, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2017-2019.
SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
– Organiser, Poetry Reading of Prof. Tamuno’s Songs of an Egghead, Ibadan Arts Theatre, 1987;
– Member, Ceremonies Committee, University of Sokoto, 1982-1991;
– Director, Usmanu Danfodiyo Theatre Group, 1982-1991;
– Member, Board of General Studies, University of Sokoto, 1984-1985;
– Co-ordinator (Acting), Extra-Mural Theatre Workshop, Dept. of Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan, 1986-1987;
– Organiser, “Poetry Festival,” based on Fatoba’s Petals of Thought, Ibadan Arts Theatre, July 1988;
– Seminar Co-ordinator, Modern European Languages Department, Sokoto, 1982-1985; 1988-1990;
– Co-ordinator, Creative Writer’s Forum, University of Sokoto, 1984-1885; 1988-1991;
– Member, Faculty of Arts Research and Publications Committee, Sokoto, 1989-1990;
– Representative of Congregation, University of Sokoto Primary School Management Board, Sokoto, 1989-1991;
– Chairperson, Department of M.E.L. Post-Graduate Programme, Sokoto, 1990-1991;
– Secretary, N100 Million Endowment Fund Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1991/1992;
– Orator, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Convocation, Sokoto, January 1992;
– Head, Department of Modern European Languages (MEL), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto February, 1991-January, 1992;
– Co-ordinator (Adjudication), 10th National Festival of the Arts and Culture, Abuja, 1992;
– Director, National University of Lesotho Theatre Group, 1992-1999;
– Co-ordinator, Creative Writers’ Forum, National University of Lesotho, 1993-1999;
– Co-ordinator, Drama & Theatre Unit (Department of English), NUL, 1995-1999;
– Co-ordinator, Diploma in Mass Communication Programme, Institute of Extra Mural Studies, National University of Lesotho, 1997-1999;
– Member, AIDS Awareness Committee, NUL, 1997-1999;
– Representative Faculty of Humanities, Space Allocation and Vacation Courses, NUL, 1998/1999;
– Representative Faculty of Humanities, Publishing House Committee, NUL, 1998/1999;
– Member, AIDS Awareness Committee, UNISWA, 2000-2002;
– Seminar Co-ordinator, Department of African Languages and Literature, UNISWA, 2000-2002;
– Advisor, African Languages and Literature Dramatic Society, UNISWA, 2001- 2002;
– Member, Technical Advisory Committee, UNISWA Research Board, 2001- 2002;
– Chairperson, Faculty of Humanities Research Committee, University of Swaziland (UNISWA), 2001-2002;
– Member, Research Sub-Committee, Department of English, UB, 2002;
– Deputy Director, University of Botswana Travelling Theatre, 2002 – 2004;
– Member, Writers’ Workshop, UB, 2003 – 2004;
– Co-ordinator, Seminars and Symposia, Department of English, UB, 2003 – 2004;
– Faculty of Humanities Representative, Admission Committee, UB, 2003 – 2005;
– Faculty of Humanities Representative, Research Awards Committee, University of Botswana (UB), 2002- 2007;
– Director, University of Botswana Travelling Theatre, 2004 -2007;
– Member, Conferences Sub-Committee, English Department, University of Botswana, 2004-2007;
– Co-ordinator, Theatre Studies Section, English Department, University of Botswana, 2004-2007;
– Chairperson, Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Humanities, University of Botswana, 2006/2007;
– Member, Stakeholders’ Ethics Committee, Tshwane University of Technology, 2008;
– Member, Sub-Committee on the Evaluation of Research Output, Tshwane University of Technology, 2008 -2009;
– Faculty Representative, Central Research and Innovation Committee (CRIC), Tshwane University of Technology, 2008 –2011;
– Convener, Faculty of the Arts International Conference on Arts and Sustainable Development, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 27-29 June 2011;
– Acting Head, Department of Drama and Film, Tshwane University of Technology, October 2008-June 2012;
– Member of Senate, Tshwane University of Technology, 2009-2017;
– Head, Department of Drama and Film, Tshwane University of Technology, July 2012-August 2017;
– Co-ordinator, HEQSF Performing Arts Curriculum, Faculty of the Arts, Tshwane University of Technology, 2015-2017;
– Chairperson, Faculty Senate Committee, Postgraduate Studies, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, RSA.
STATE/NATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY
– Departmental Representative, Sokoto College of Education (B.Ed.) English Studies Programme, 1984/1985;
– Co-ordinator, Schools’ Drama Project, Ministry of Education, Sokoto-Nigeria, 1989;
– Chief Judge (Drama Competition), 4th Zonal Bi-Annual Inter-Collegiate Arts and Cultural Competition involving all the Federal Government Colleges in the Northern Zone, 15-18 February, 1990;
– Artistic Director, Sokoto State Arts Council, Nigeria, 1989 – 1992;
– Organiser, National Creative Writers’ Competition, Lesotho, 1993;
– Member, Maseru Cultural Festival Committee, Lesotho, 1996;
– African Languages and Literature (UNISWA) Representative, National Research Council of Swaziland, Mbabane, 2000-2002;
– Member, Connecting Communities Project (AIDS Volunteer Service), Botswana, 2003-2007;
– Member, Planning Committee, Education and Culture Conference, NEPAD, Midrand, 2008;
– Member, Steering Committee for the Baseline Study on Black Filmmakers in South Africa, Department of Trade and Industry (DtI), South Africa, 2013-2014;
– Member, English Academy of Southern Africa;
– Member, International Federation of Theatre Research (IFTR);
– Member, African Theatre Association (AfTA);
– Member, African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA);
– Member, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA);
– Member, Nigerian Folklore Society;
– Member, International Theatre Institute (ITI), Nigerian Chapter;
– Member, Lesotho Academy of Arts.
Chieftaincy Title : “Öbong-Ifiok” given by the Paramount Ruler of Ikot Udom, Ika Local Government Area, 2002.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
– Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship (Undergraduate Programme), 1976-1979
– University of Sokoto Staff Development Fellowship. Tenable at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1981-1982;
– Usmanu Danfodiyo University (formerly University of Sokoto) Staff Development Fellowship. Tenable at the University of Ibadan, 1985-1988;
– Recipient, Several Grants Received to Attend Local and International Conferences.
AWARDS&HONOURS
– Recipient, “Higher Order of Independence Hall.” Distinguished Service Cross Award, Independence Hall, University of Ibadan, 18 November 1978;
-Recipient, Best Corps Member.” Sokoto State Chairman’s Award for the Best Serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Member, Sokoto, 1980;
– Recipient, “Best Director Award.” State Council for Arts and Culture, Sokoto (contributed to State winning 2nd position during the National Festival of the Arts and Culture held in Bauchi in 1989;
– Recipient, “Merit Award.” given by the Ika Students’ Development Association for contributions towards the development of education in Ika Local Government Area, 2001;
– Recipient, “2008 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts.” Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, 1st October 2009;
– Recipient, “Excellence in Education Award.” 14th Ika Day Celebration, Ika Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 4 December 2010;
– Recipient, “2009 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts.” Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, 18 August 2010;
– Recipient, “Faculty Researcher Award.” Faculty of the Arts Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, August 2011;
– Recipient, “2010 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts.” Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, October, 2011;
– Recipient, “2011 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts” Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, 7 June 2012;
– Recipient, “2013 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts.” Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, 28 October 2014;
– Recipient, “2014 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts.” Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, 1 October, 2015;
– Recipient, “Faculty Senior Researcher Award.” Faculty of the Arts Award Ceremony, Building 22 Auditorium, 26 August 2015;
– Recipient, “Fellow of Theatre Arts (fta).” An Award by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), 12 December 2015;
– Recipient, “2017 Senior Researcher of the Year Award – Arts.” Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, Tshwane University of Technology, 30 August, 2018;
– Recipient, “Rated Researcher – Category C.” National Research Foundation (NRF), Republic of South Africa, 2013-2018; 2019-2024.
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS:
– Ebewo, Patrick, ed. Nigerian Economy Under Stress. Ibadan: Mackay Publishing Company, vii + 195pp. ISBN: 978-2603-24-4., 1990;
– Ebewo, Patrick. Na Le Uena: Anthology of Creative Writing in Lesotho. Lesotho: National University of Lesotho Publishing House, ix + 138pp. ISBN 99911-30-10-1, 1995;
– Ebewo, Patrick. A Handbook of Literary and Critical Terms for African Schools. Lesotho: National University of Lesotho Publishing House, vii + 91pp. ISBN 99911-30-13-6., 1997;
– Ebewo, Patrick. Praise Poetry and the Epic Tradition (Module). University of Swaziland: Institute of Education, iii + 192pp, 2001;
– Ebewo, Patrick. Barbs: A Study of Satire in the Plays of Wole Soyinka. Kampala, Uganda: Janyeko Publishers, xv +221pp. ISBN 9970-510-03-X, 2002;
– Ebewo, Patrick. Ika Folklore: Oral Traditions of the Ika People of Nigeria. Manzini, Swaziland: Janyeko Publishing Centre, xii + 188pp. ISBN 9970-510-06-7, 2005;
– Ebewo, Patrick, ed. (with M. M. Bagwasi and M.M . Alimi). English Language and Literature: Cross Cultural Currents. UK: Cambridge Scholars Press, xii + 295pp. ISBN: (10) 1-84718-952-0, 2008;
– Patrick, ed. (with Ingrid Stevens and Mzo Sirayi). Africa and Beyond: Arts and Sustainable Development. UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, xiii + 425pp. ISBN (10): 1-4438-4236-2, 2013;
– Ebewo, Patrick J. Explorations in Southern African Drama, Theatre and Performance. Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. xviii + 267pp. ISBN: (10): 1 – 4438 – 5518 – 9 & (13): 978 – 1 – 4438 – 5518 – 1, 2017;
JOURNAL ARTICLES
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Thematic Hybridisation and Displaced Adaptation in Efua Sutherland’s Edufa.” Parnassus Journal (Accepted);
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Uhola Festival.” Lagos: Nigeria Cultural Journal. Vol. 55, No. 1, 14-19, 1987;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Masitha Hoeane’s Cry of the Whistle: A Directorial Approach.” National University of Lesotho: Journal of Research, Vol. 5, 115-137, 1995;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Reflections on Dramatic Satire as Agent of Change.” University of Witwatersrand: English Studies in Africa, Vol. 10, No. 1, 31-41, 1997;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Theatre and Reconciliation in South Africa: Past and Present Assumptions, Future Possibilities.” Australia: National Association for Drama in Education Journal, Vol. 23, No. 1, 23-36, 1999;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Satire and the Performing Arts: The African Heritage.” Cultural Consult, Nigeria: South-South Journal of Culture and Development, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1-19, 1999;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Eka-Ekong: Total Theatre in Annang Folk Art.” Abuja: Heritage: Journal of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Vol. 8, 85-100, 1999;
– Ebewo, Patrick. 2001. “Theatre and Socio-Political Consciousness in Lesotho: A Study of Selected Plays by Zakes Mda”. National University of Lesotho: Journal of Research, Vol. 9, 121-141, 2001;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Meaning of the ‘WORD’ in Soyinka’s The Road”. University of Uyo: Journal of Nigerian English and Literature, Vol. 3, 75-95, 2002;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Dichotomy Between Satire and Comedy as Dramatic Genres.” University of Swaziland: UNISWA Research Journal, Vol. 15, 21-26, 2002;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Politics of Religion in African Literature: Three Playwrights on the Abuse of Religion.” BOLESWA: Journal of Occasional Papers in Theology and Religion, Vol. 1, No. 10, 30-50, 2003;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Theatre for Development in Southern Africa and its Implications for Swaziland.” University of Swaziland: UNISWA Research Journal, Vol. 18, 47-59, 2004;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Heroes in African Folktale: Agents of Contemporary Corruption?” University of Swaziland: LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 1, 50-58, 2004;
– Ebewo, Patrick. 2005. “Theatre for Development Practice in Rural Africa: Limitations as Agent of Conscientisation.” University of Botswana: Marang Journal, Vols. 14-15, 32-41, 2005;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Religion as an Ideological Weapon in Africa: A View From the Stage.” Michigan, U.S.A.: The Journal of Religion and Theatre, Vol. 5, No. 2, 115-123, 2006;
– Ebewo, Patrick J and Pabalelo G. Mmila. “Batswana Audience and the Thokolosi Television Drama Controversy.” University of Botswana: Marang: A Journal of Language and Literature, Vol. 17, 83-94, 2007;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Emerging Video Film Industry in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects.” Los Angeles, California: Journal of Video and Film, Vol. 59, No. 3 (Fall), 46-57, 2007;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Holding Talks: Ola Rotimi and the Theatre of the Absurd.” Marang: Journal of Language and Literature. Vol. 18, 153-160, 2008;
– Ebewo, P. J. And M. H. Sirayi. “Cultural Planning in South Africa: Implications for a Mini-Global Village in a Globalised Village.” Southern African Journal for Folklore Studies, Vol. 19, No. 2, 47-59, 2009;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Theatre: A Cultural Tool for the Propagation of Peace in Africa.” Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, Vol. 4, No. 3, 21-32, 2009;
– Ebewo, Patrick and Sirayi, Mzo. “The Concept of Arts Management: A Critical Reflection.” The Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society, Vol. 38, No. 4, 281-295, 2009;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Satire: A Shifting Paradigm in Zakes Mda’s Dramaturgy.” The English Academy Review: Southern African Journal of English Studies, Vol. 26, No. 2, 25-37, 2009;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Religion as an Ideological Weapon in Africa: A View from the Stage.” Contemporary Literary Criticism. Vol. 275, 229-232 [published elsewhere but selected for special publication here], 2009;
– Ebewo, P. j “Swazi Incwala: The Performative and Radical Poetics in a Ritual Practice.” South African Theatre Journal, Vol. 25, N0. 2, 89-100, 2011;
– Ebewo, Patrick and Chijioke Uwah. “Culture and HIV/AIDS: Analysis of the Perception of Culture and HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Southern Africa.” The Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society, 41:3, 198-211, 2011;
– Ebewo, Patrick & Ofonime Inyang. “Folk Culture and Theatre-for Development (TfD) Praxis in Southern Africa.” Southern African Journal for Folklore Studies, Vol. 23, No. 1, 24-45, 2013;
– Ebewo, Patrick & Ofonime Inyang. “Practice Imperative for Transformation and Quality Enhancement in Theatre Education in Nigeria.” Nigerian Theatre Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1: 7-21, 2014;
– Ebewo, P (L L Nawa & H M Sirayi). “Challenges of Adopting Culture-sensitive Development Framework in South Africa: a Critical Reflection.” International Journal of Cultural Policy, Vol. 44, Issue 4, 1-17, 2014;
– Ebewo, P. J. “Mandela’s Funeral as Community Performance.” Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, Vol. 29, No. 2, 243-255, 2015;
– Ebewo, Patrick & Chijioke Uwah. “Structural Factors, Gender Roles, and HIV/AIDS Prevalence in South Africa: Is Theatre Missing the Point?” South African Theatre Journal, 28 (Accepted), 2015;
– O. C. Akinola, Patrick Ebewo and O. J. Abodunrin. 2017. Christian Worship as Dramaturgical Model: A Study of the use of Drama in Nigerian Churches. Imbizo: International Journal of African Literary and Comparative Studies. Vol. 8, No. 1, 41-56, 2017;
– Ebewo, P. J. “Applied Theatre as an Alternative Communication Approach for the Development of Rural Communities in Africa.” Communitas, Vol. 22, 75-86, 2017;
– Ebewo, P. J. “Curriculum Transformation in a Post-Apartheid South African University: The Arts Faculty, Tshwane University of Technology.” Africa Education Review, Vol. 15, No. 2, 82-95, 2018.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Dance Art in Hausa Culture.” In National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Book of Readings on Nigerian Dance. Ed. Meki Nzewi, Nigeria (Accepted);
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Agaracha: Representation of Women in Nigerian Video Film.” Ed. Joyti Mistry. Women in Film (Accepted);
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Satire in Wole Soyinka’s Kongi’s Harvest.” In The African Writer and Commitment: Essays in Memory of Kolawole Ogunbesan. Eds. David Ker and Yakubu Nasidi. Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press (Accepted);
– “Rre Phathasane and Letsema: Industrial Theatre in the Diamond Mines of Botswana.” In Strong Currents: Applied Theatre and Cross-Cultural Dialogue edited by Kerrie Schaefer. Peter Lang (Accepted as book chapter);
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Literature and Culture.” In Culture and Civilisation. Eds. Lloyd Thompson, Dapo Adelugba and Egbe Ifie. Ibadan: Africa Link Publishers, 58-66, 1991;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Dwarfing the Giants: Political Satire in Soyinka’s A Play of Giants. In Theatre and Politics in Nigeria. Eds. Jide Malomo and Saint Gbilekaa. Ibadan: Caltop Publications Ltd., 80-92, 1993;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Satire and the Performing Arts: The African Heritage.” In Pre-Colonial and Post-Colonial Drama and Theatre in Africa. Eds. Lokangaka Losambe and Devi Sarinjeive. Cape Town: New Africa Books (PTY), Ltd., 48-59, 2001;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Video Film Initiative in Lesotho.” In African Video Film Today, ed. Foluke Ogunleye. Manzini, Swaziland: Academic Publishers, 23-40, 2003;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “History and Dramatic Fiction: Rotimi’s Kurunmi and the Nineteenth Century Ijaiye War. “In Yoruba Creativity: Fiction, Language, Life and Songs, eds. Toyin Falola and Ann Genova. Trenton, New Jersey: Africa World Press, 113-132, 2005;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Theatre and the African Renaissance.” In The Study and Use of English in Africa, eds. A. E. Arua, et al. UK: Cambridge Scholars Press, 177-195, 2006;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Role of Theatre and Drama in Political and Urban Development.” In Nigeria’s Urban History: Past and Present. Ed. Hakeem Tijani. Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America, 57-74, 2006;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Revival of Laedza Batanani as Strategy for Poverty Reduction in Rural Botswana.” In Adult Education and Poverty Reduction: Issues for Policy, Research and Practice. Eds. Julia Preece, Ruud van der Veen and Wapula N. Raditloaneng. Gaborone, Botswana: Lightbooks, 141-152, 2007;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Ola Rotimi’s Dramaturgy and the Babel of Languages.” In English Language and Literature: Cross Cultural Currents, eds. M. M. Bagwasi, et al. UK: Cambridge Scholars Press, 150-162, 2008;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Impact of Theater/Drama on HIV/AIDS Education in Southern Africa.” In Health Knowledge and Belief Systems in Africa. Eds. Matt Heaton and Toyin Falola. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press, 469-480, 2008;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The University Press and Scholarly Publishing in South Africa.” Scholarly Publishing in Africa: Opportunities and Impediments, edited by Solani Ngobeni. Pretoria: Africa Institute of South Africa, 25-38, 2010;
– Ebewo, P J & Mompoloki M. Bagwasi. “African Languages and the Wider World.” In Africa and the Wider World, edited by H. I. Tijani, et al (eds.) Boston: Pearson Publishing, 383-394, 2010;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Theatre Studies and Transformation in South Africa: The University Curriculum.” African Theatre in the 21st Century, edited by Kene Igweonu. Amsterdam: Rodopi, 113-138, 2011;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Role of Theatre as a Catalyst for Participatory Development in Lesotho.” In Cultural Management and its Boundaries: Past, Present, and Future, edited by Constance DeVereaux. Helsinki, Finland: Humak University of Applied Sciences, 148-163, 2011;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Research Paradigm in the Arts Faculty: Practice-Led or Research Per se.” In Developments in the Theory and Practice of Contemporary Nigerian Drama & Theatre: edited by Duro Oni & Sola Adeyemi, London: Alpha Crownes Publishers, 75-88, 2011;
– Ebewo, Patrick and Chijioke Uwah. “Cultural Factors, Power Dynamics and Effective Theatre in HIV/AIDS Education.” In Performative Interactions in African Theatre 1: Innovation, Creativity and Social Change, edited by Kene Igweonu and Osita Okagbue, New Castle Upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 91-111, 2013;
– Ebewo, Patrick and Chijioke Uwah. “Examining the Efficacy of Health Communication Theories in the Fight against HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa.” Eds. Ebewo, Sirayi and Stevens. Newcastle Upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 122 – 139, 2013;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “African Theatre and the Quest for Audience.” In Performative Inter-actions in African Theatre 3: Making Space, Rethinking Drama and Theatre in Africa, Newcastle Upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, edited by Kene Igweonu and Osita Okagbue, 72-88, 2013;
– Ebewo, Patrick & Ofonime Inyang. “(Dis)Playing Fear, (Dis)Placing Fear: a Theatre-Based Strategy for Environment-Related Conflict Management in Rural Nigeria” In: Applied Drama and Theatre as Social Intervention in Conflict and Post-Conflict Contexts, edited by Hazel Barnes and Marie-Heleen Coetzee. New Castle Upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 48-70, 2014;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Drama in South Africa: Perspectives for Cultural Policy Strategies.” In: Good Governance for Cultural Policy: An African-European Research about Arts and Development, edited by Wolfgang Schneider and Daniel Gad. Frankfurt, Germany: Peter Lang, 187-198, 2014;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Zakes Mda the Satirist.” In New Territories: Theatre, Drama, and Performance in Post-apartheid South Africa, edited by Greg Homann and Marc Maufort. Bruxelles, Belgium: P.I.E. Peter Lang, 167-182, 2015;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Freedom of Creative and Artistic Expression in the Performing Arts: A Critical Reflection.” In: How Free is Free? Reflections on Freedom of Creative Expression in Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Arterial Network Publication, 184-196, 2016.
PROCEEDINGS
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Organisational Management in Ekong Dance Art.” In Proceedings of the National Symposium on Nigerian Dance, ed. Dapo Adelugba. Lagos: National Council for Arts and Culture Publications, 1986;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Revival of Laedza Batanani as Strategy for Poverty Reduction in Rural Botswana.” In Adult Education and Poverty Reduction: A Global Priority, Conference Proceedings edited by Julia Preece. Gaborone: Department of Adult Education, 92-97, 2004;
– Ebewo, Patrick & Ofonime Inyang. Practice Imperative for Transformation and Quality Enhancement in Theatre Education in Nigeria. In Quality Assurance: theatre, Media and the Creative Enterprises, Proceedinggs of SONTA Conference, edited by Gowon Ama Doki and Ted Anyebe. Makurdi, Benue State University: Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, 443-449, 2013.
REVIEW ARTICLES
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Ibadan’s Second Coming”, A Review of Ibadan Annual Literature Conference. West Africa, No. 3740, 646-647, 1989;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Masitha Hoeane: Let My People Play”. National University of Lesotho: Review of Southern African Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, 72-75, 1996;
– Ebewo, Patrick. Tinanatelo: Swazi Clan Praises”. University of Swaziland: Uniswa Research Journal, 63-67, 2000.
PLAYS
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Family.” In Contemporary African Radio Plays. Ed. Wolfram Frommlet. Germany: Nomos Vertag, Baden-Baden in Conjunction with Radio Deutsche Welle, 145-158, 1990.
POEMS
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Liberation ’69.” Sokoto Service, Vol. 1, No. 3, 32, 1980;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “White Chalk on a Blackboard.” KUKA: A Journal of Creative and Critical Writing. Department of English, Ahmadu Bello University, 15, 1984;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Beggar’s Song.” NEDJMA: A Journal of Poetry. University of Lagos, Vol. 1, 2, 1986;
– “Self-Portrait” is also published in Voices From the Fringe. ANA Anthology of New Nigerian Poetry, ed. Harry Garuba. Lagos: Malthouse Publishing Co., Ltd., 1988, 86;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Self-Portrait.” In The Fate of Vultures. Eds. Musaemura Zimunya, Peter Porter and Kofi Anyidoho. Oxford: Heinemann International, 30, 1989;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “For Abayomi in the World Beyond”, and “Eggheads”. JALAL: Journal of African Languages & Literature, Vol. 1, No. 1, 95-96, 1995;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Caterpillar,” “The Trumpet,” “The Year 2000,” “Moses,” “Mothers’ Day,” and “The Animal Man.” In ‘Na Le Uena: Anthology of Creative Writing in Lesotho, National University of Lesotho Publishing House, 9, 41-45, 1995;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Cordless,” “From an Irate Wife to her Husband Poet,” and “The Memorial Service” in Songs of a Traveller, edited by Johnson A. Kalu. Botswana: Karisma Book Publishers, 40-42, 2006;
LIST OF PLAYS WRITTEN
– “The Egret and the Hawk.”
– “Flesh-to-Flesh; Dust-to-Dust.”
– “Your Vote is your Power.”
– “The Whirlwind.”
– “Men!”
– “The Green Card.”
– “Mutanda.”
– “Apes of Disaster.”
– “Oga Kpatakpata.”
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND PUBLIC LECTURES:
– “Traditional African Theatre: Illusion or Reality?” Modern European Languages Seminar, University of Sokoto, 1984;
– “Theatre in Nigeria: Popular or Unpopular Culture?” Conference on Popular Culture and the Media, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 16-19 April 1984;
– “Holding Talks: An Absurdity of the Absurd.” Modern European Languages (MEL) Seminar, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, 1985;
– “The Dance Art in Hausa Culture.” National Symposium on Nigerian Dance, University of Ibadan, July 1986;
-” The Organisational Management in Ekong Dance Art.” National Symposium on Nigerian Dance, University of Ibadan, July 1986;
– “Heroes in African Folktale: Agents of Contemporary Corruption.” 6th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Folklore Society, Sokoto 24-27 June 1987;
– “Wole Soyinka: Hakika, C. I. A.?” Modern European Languages (MEL) Seminar, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto 1989;
– “Soyinka’s Celebrated Obscurity: A Polemical Defence.” 2nd Ibadan Annual Literature Conference, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 6-9 March 1989;
– “The Study of Drama as Literature in Nigerian Secondary Schools.” 8th Annual Conference of the Curriculum Organisation of Nigeria (CON), Sokoto, 17-21 September 1989;
– “Humour as a Weapon of Criticism: A Survey of the Plays of Wole Soyinka.” Fourth Bi-annual English Studies Conference, University of Lagos, 14-18 November 1990;
– “Eka-Ekong: Total Theatre in Annang Folk Art,” Nigerian Folklore Conference, University of Ibadan, 1990”
– “Copyright: A Bridge of Hope Between Academic and Traditional Theatre.” Seminar on Copyright organised by the Nigerian Copyright Council/the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners, National Theatre, Lagos, 18 May 1992;
– “Dwarfing the Giants: Political Satire in Wole Soyinka’s A Play of Giants.” Ninth Annual Conference of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, University of Ibadan, 2-6 June 1992;
– “African Poetry, American and Southern African Readers: Affinities.” Public Lecture, United States Information Agency, Maseru, Lesotho, May 17, 1993;
– “Art and National Development.” Lesotho Academy of Arts Conference, Maseru, March 1994;
– “The ‘Word’ in Soyinka’s The Road: Meaning and Counter-meaning.” Paper presented at the English in Africa Conference, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, and 11-14 September 1995;
– “Teaching Drama in Secondary Schools.” National Curriculum Development Centre Workshop held at Morija, Lesotho 22-26 January 1996;
– “Teaching Poetry in High Schools: A Practical Approach.” Workshop on the Teaching of Literature in Lesotho Schools, Roma, 6-7 May 1997;
– “Reflections on Satire as Agent of Change.” Faculty of Humanities Seminar, NUL, and also Presented in the Department of Theatre Arts Seminar Series, University of Uyo, 1997;
– “Theatre and Reconciliation in South Africa: Past and Present Assumptions, Future Possibilities.” International Drama/Theatre and Education Conference, Kisumu, Kenya, July 1998;
– “Making the University Relevant to the Community: NUL Theatre Group Approach.” UNESCO/NUL Workshop on Relevance and Quality of University Teaching and Research, Maseru, 24-26 August 1999;
– “Research Vocation.” A Paper Presented at a Public Lecture Organised by the African Languages and Literature Society, University of Swaziland, 31st March 2000;
– “Efua Sutherland’s Edufa: An Adaptation Displaced.” 16th Congress of the International Comparative Literature Association (ICLA 2000), University of South Africa, Pretoria, 13-19 August, 2000;
– “Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night” (Drama Facilitator). Heinemann Publishers Workshop For English and Literature Teachers in Swaziland, Manzini, 6-8 May 2002;
– “The Politics of Religion in African Literature: Three Playwrights on the Abuse of Religion.” Boleswa (TRS) Conference, University of Swaziland, 25-26 February 2002;
– “Theatre for Development Practice in Rural Africa: Limitations as a Communication Model.” 5th (Biennial) African Symposium on Rhetoric, National University of Lesotho, 3-5 July 2002;
– “Write the Play, I Pray You!” University of Botswana Writers’ Workshop, 2003;
– “History and Dramatic Fiction: Rotimi’s Kurunmi and the Nineteenth Century Ijaiye War.” Department of English Seminar, University of Botswana, February 2004;
– “History and Dramatic Fiction: Ola Rotimi’s Kurunmi and the Nineteenth Century Ijaiye War.” Perspectives on Yoruba History, Literature and Traditions Conference, University of Texas at Austin, USA, 25-28 March 2004;
– “Revival of Laedza Batanani as Strategy for Poverty Reduction in Rural Botswana”, Adult Education and Poverty Reduction Conference, University of Botswana, 12-14 June 2004;
– “Augusto Boal’s ‘Joker’ Theatre Method.” Southern African Development Community Creators’ Day Summit, Gaborone, 25-28 October 2004;
– “The Impact of Theatre and Drama on HIV/AIDS Education in Southern Africa.” Health and Wellness Conference, University of Texas at Austin, USA, 23-25 March 2005;
– “Syncretism and Revolutionary Aesthetics in the Plays of Masitha Hoeane.” 3rd International Conference on Language and Literature, University of Botswana, 13-17 June 2005;
– Keynote Address, “Theatre and the African Renaissance.” 3rd International Conference on Language and Literature, University of Botswana, 13-17 June 2005;
– “Nollywood – The Emerging Video Film Industry in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects.” Annual Conference of the South African Communication Association, Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch, 28-30 September 2006;
– “Theatre: A Cultural Tool for the Propagation of Peace in Africa.” Culture and Peace Conference, University of Botswana Centre for Culture and Peace Studies, Gaborone Sun Hotel, 12 April 2007;
– “Ola Rotimi’s Dramaturgy and the Babel of Languages.” The 4th International Conference of the Department of English, University of Botswana, 11-13 June 2007;
– “Swazi Incwala: The Performative and Dramaturgical Dimension in a Ritual Practice.” International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) Annual Conference, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 10-14 July 2007;
– Resource Person, Pan African Federation of Film Makers (FEPACI) Curriculum Symposium on Film Schools and Training Institutions. Namibia, 31 July-1 August 2008;
– Facilitator, National Film and Video Foundation/Tshwane University of Technology Workshop. NFVF Boardroom, Johannesburg, 3 July 2008;
– Participant, Generic Research Competency Workshop. Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships, Pretoria Campus, 2008;
– Facilitator, City of Tshwane Workshop on Cultural Planning as a Tool for Community and Economic Development. Premos Conference Centre, Pretoria, 11 February 2008;
-“Satire: Changing Paradigm in Zakes Mda’s Creativity.” International Conference on the Humanities in Southern Africa. University of Pretoria Conference Centre, 22-25 June 2008;
– “Rre Phathasane and Letsema: Industrial Theatre in the Diamond Mines of Botswana.” Researching Applied Drama, Theatre and Performance Conference. University of Exeter, UK, 2-5 April, 2008;
– Inaugural Lecture. “Applied Theatre: An Alternative Tool for Social Cohesion and Transformation in Africa.” Prestige Auditorium, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 12 August 2008;
– “Cultural Planning in South Africa: Implications for a Mini-Global Village in a Globalised World.” International Conference on “Apparent Antithesis: Globalisation and Local Development, University of Trento, Italy, 9-11 October, 2008;
– Participant, Africa Research Conference in Applied Drama and Theatre, University of Witwatersrand, 7-9 November 2008;
– “Cultural Management and Social Cohesion in the South African Townships of the Post-Apartheid Era.” Third Annual Helsinki Symposium: Exploring the Boundaries of Cultural Management – Past, Present and the Future. Humak University of Applied Sciences, Finland, 15-17 April 2009;
– “The University Press and Scholarly Publishing in South Africa.” Africa Institute of South Africa, International Conference on Scholarly Publishing in Africa: Opportunities and Impediments. Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, 28-29 May 2009;
– “Transformation and the Drama Studies Curriculum in South Africa: A Survey of Select Universities.” Annual Conference of the International Federation for Theatre Research, University of Lisbon, Portugal, 13-17 July 2009;
– “The Research Paradigm in the Arts Faculty: Practice-Led or Research Per se.” Faculty of the Arts Advanced Seminar Series, 13 August 2009;
– “Keynote Address, “Mirror in the Sun: the Arts Faculty as a Research Environment.” Faculty of the Arts Research Showcase, 16 September 2009;
-“The Nigerian Film Industry and its Implications for South Africa.” SACCOM Conference, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 16-18 September 2009;
– African Theatre and Performance Working Group Workshop on Academic Writing, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, March 2010;
– “Reflections on Theatre for Development Practice as an Agency for Community Empowerment.” International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) Conference, Munich, Germany, 24-31 July 2010;
– “Aesthetization of Space: The Union Buildings of South Africa.” ESA Sociology of Culture Conference, Universita Bocconi, Milan, Italy, 7-10 October 2010;
– “Theatre as a Catalyst for Local Development: The Lesotho Example.” ESA Sociology of Culture Conference, Universita Bocconi, Milan, Italy, 7-10 October 2010;
– Keynote Address, “The Mechanics of Writing”. Writing for Publication Workshop, IFTR Workshop, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, March 2011;
– “Beyond Borders: Utilisation of African Folkloristic Scholarship in Creative Writing – Implications for South Africa.” SAFOS Regional Conference, University of Venda, 28-30 September 2011;
– “Eka-Ekong and the Satirical Impulse.” Annual Conference of the International Federation for Theatre Research, Osaka University, Japan, 7-12 August 2011;
– “Keynote Address, “African Theatre in the Electronic Age: The Quest for Audience” Annual International Conference of the African Theatre Association, Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales, UK, 21-23 July 2011;
– (With Anre Fourie), “The Visual and Tactile Appeal of Puppets as Educational Tool in South Africa.” International Conference on Arts, Society and Sustainable Development, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 27-29 June 2011;
– (With Chijioke Uwah), “Examining the Efficacy of Health Communication Theories in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in South Africa.” International Conference on Arts, Society and Sustainable Development, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 27-29 June 2011;
– Conference Convener, International Conference on Arts, Society and Sustainable Development, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 27-29 June 2011;
– (With Ofonime Inyang), “Re-contextualising Environmental Communication in Africa: A Case for Theatre and Climate Change Information Dissemination.” 2012 AfTA Annual Conference, University of Cape Town, 12-15 July 2012;
– “Folk Culture and Theatre for Development (TfD) Praxis in Southern Africa.” 12th International Biennial Conference of the Southern African Folklore Society (SAFOS), Tshwane University of Technology, 19-21 September 2012;
– Member, Academic Panel, Africa Century International African Writers’ Conference, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 7-11 November 2012;
– (With Ofonime Inyang), “Integrating Development Communication into Water Resources Management: a Proposal for Theatre Intervention in Rural Communities of South-South Nigeria.” 10th International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities, Centre Mont-Royal, Montreal, Canada, 14-17 June 2012;
– Keynote Speaker, “Theatre, Urban Renewal and Economic Development: Implications for Akwa Ibom State.”. John D. Ekwere Memorial Lecture, Onyema Ugochukwu Hall, University of Uyo, Nigeria, 22 January 2013;
– “Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in South Africa.” Colloquium on Good Governance for Cultural Policy: An African-German Research about Arts and Development. University of Hildesheim, Germany, 30-31 January, 2013;
– “Sarafina in Black and White: The History of our Future.” International Federation for Theatre Research Conference, Barcelona, Spain, 21-27 July 2013;
– “Theatre Practice in South Africa: Implications for other African Nations.” 50 Years of Theatre in the African Academy International Conference, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 28-31 August 2013;
– “Practice Imperative for Transformation and Quality Enhancement in Theatre Education in Nigeria.” Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) Conference, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 4-7 June 2013;
– “Manifestation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Dramatic Works of Ola Rotimi: Implications for South African Playwrights.” 2nd Faculty of the Arts Conference, Tshwane University of Technology, 26-28 September, 2013;
– “Cultural Policy Reviews in South Africa: a Critical Appraisal.” 8th International Conference on Cultural Policy Research (ICCpr2014), University of Hildesheim/Berlin, 9-13 September, 2014;
– Facilitator, “Towards a Unified Sector.” National Dance and Theatre Conference, Department of Arts and Culture, Kopanong Conference Centre, South Africa, 30 January- 1st February, 2015;
– “uBuntu Canon in Soyinka’s Creativity.” Department of Drama Seminar Presentation, Durban University of Technology, 15 April 2015;
– “The Video Film Industry in Nigeria: Myth and Reality.” Public/Research Seminar, Durban University of Technology, 14 April 2015;
– “Theatre of Activism Against the Abuse of Women and Children in South Africa: a Critique. LEAP International Bistro Lecture Series, Colorado State University, USA, 17 April 2015;
– “Theoretical Constructs on Marginalisation and Disadvantage: Post-apartheid South African Theatre and Film – Prospects and Challenges.” English Studies Visiting Lecturers’ Series, University of Limpopo, 28 April 2015;
– “Performing Arts in South Africa: Social Realities Versus Political Symbolism.” English Studies Visiting Lecturers’ Series, University of Limpopo, 27 April 2015;
– “Special Guest, Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform’s Policy and Budget Speech, National Assembly, South African Parliament, Cape Town, 8 May 2015;
– “Transformation and the Arts Faculty Curriculum in Post-apartheid South African Universities.” International Conference of the African Association of Africa, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 13-17 October, 2015;
– Keynote Speaker, “The Performing Arts in South Africa: Lessons for Nigeria.” Annual Delegates Convention, NANTAP, Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, 10-13 December 2015;
– Facilitator, Theatre in Transformation Conference, State Theatre, Pretoria, 11-13 March, 2016;
– Facilitator, Faculty of the Arts UNESCO Chair Symposium, Department of Education, Pretoria, 9-10 March 2016;
– Keynote Speaker, “Osofisan and the Credo of the Ordinary Breed.” International Conference on Post-Negritude Tradition and 50 Years of Literary Drama, Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, 12-17 June 2016;
– Keynote Speaker, “Comparison of the South African and Nigerian Educational Systems.” 6th Graduation/Awards Ceremony, Tower of Ivory Schools, Ediene-Abak, Nigeria, 15 July 2016;
– “The Influence of Reality Television on Contemporary South African Dramaturgy.” AfTA Annual International Conference, University of Abuja, Nigeria, 21-24 July 2016;
– “Theatre Academia and Practice: Focus on South Africa.” Kenyan Theatre Festival Conference, Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, Kenya, 16-19 November 2017;
– “Soyinka’s Philosophical Treatise on Religion: Salvation or Savage[tion].” 2nd Achebe International Conference, Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 22-25 May 2018;
– “Visual Arts Tropes Within the Union Buildings (Pretoria) Precincts: A Vermin Historical Site?” South African Visual Arts Heritage (SAVAH) Conference, University of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 5-7 July 2018.
PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITIONS
PLAYS/DRAMA PROJECTS PRESENTED BEFORE AUDIENCES
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Whirlwind.” A Play written and produced at the National University of Lesotho, 1995. The Play was featured in the Department of Drama Festival, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 21 October 1995, and also shown at the University of Venda during the University’s Festival of African Arts, 24-28 September 1996;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Awake.” Theatre-for-Development Project, Manonyane High School, Lesotho, May, 1997;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Your Vote is Your Power.” Voter Education Drama in Lesotho. A Video Documentation Sponsored by the Embassy of the United States of America, Maseru, 1997;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Flesh to Flesh; Dust to Dust.” AIDS Education Drama Project in Lesotho”, Live Performances in Lesotho Schools and Video Documentation, Sponsored by UNDP/WHO, 1998/99;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Egret and the Hawk”, AIDS Education Drama Presentation to High Schools in Gaborone Sponsored by the Central Research Grant Committee, University of Botswana, 2003;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Rre Phathasane.” An Industrial Theatre Project Based on the Paterson Job Evaluation Principles. Written and Directed for Jwaneng Diamond Mine, Botswana, 27 February-2 March 2006;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Letsema.” Industrial Theatre Project on the Boosting of Job Morale of Mine Workers. Written and Directed for Orapa Diamond Mine, Botswana, 30 June 2006.
RADIO PLAYS WRITTEN AND BROADCOAST
– “Apes of Disaster.” Rima Radio Theatre, Sokoto, 1984;
– “Oga Kpatakpata.” Rima Radio Theatre, Sokoto, 1984.
MAJOR PLAYS DIRECTED
– Ken Saro-Wiwa, The Transistor Radio. G.S.S. Gwadabawa Production, 1980;
– Bode Sowande, The Night Before. National Youth Service Corps Camp, Sokoto, 1980;
– Femi Euba, The Game. One of two plays presented at the University of Sokoto Convocation, 1980;
– Athol Fugard, Sizwe Bansi Is Dead. Modern European Languages Departmental Production (MEL), 1981;
– Zulu Sofola, Wedlock of the Gods. University of Sokoto Convocation Play, 1983;
– Ola Rotimi, Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again. University of Sokoto Convocation Play, 1989;
– Ngugi Wa Thiong’o and Micere Mugo, The Trial of Dedan Kimathi. Usmanu Danfodio Convocation, Sokoto, 1988;
– Wole Soyinka, The Lion and the Jewel, Ministry of Education Schools’ Drama Project, Sokoto, 1990. Also produced for Usmanu Danfodio Convocation, Sokoto, 1990;
– Basotho Adaptation of Wale Ogunyemi’s The Divorce, National University of Lesotho, Roma, September 1993;
– Masitha Hoeane, Cry of the Whistle. N.U.L. 1995;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Your Vote is Your Power” Voter Education Drama in Lesotho, 1997;
– Athol Fugard, Sizwe Bansi is Dead. National University of Lesotho (NUL), 1998;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Flesh to Flesh: Dust to Dust.” AIDS Education Drama Project, Lesotho, 1999;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “Orphans”. AIDS Education Drama, University of Swaziland, December 1, 1999;
– ‘Zulu Sofola, Wedlock of the Gods, University of Swaziland, March 2000;
– Wale Ogunyemi’s The Divorce, University of Swaziland. 7 February 2001;
– Hilda Kuper. Inhlitiyo Ngumtsaketsi (The Witch in My Heart). University of Swaziland, 2002;
– Ebewo, Patrick. “The Egret and the Hawk”, Performed in ten High Schools around Gaborone, Botswana, 2003;
– Dario Fo and Franca Rama. The Same Old Story. Maitisong Theatre, Gaborone, 28 January 2005;
– “Women” {Devised Play}. University of Botswana Travelling Theatre, SU Hall, 3 November 2006;
– Ola Rotimi. Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again. SU Hall, University of Botswana, 17 May 2007.
DANCES CHOREOGRAPHED
– Paradise Lost,” Arts Theatre, Ibadan, 1979;
– “The Vanquished” (based on Walter de la Mare’s poem, “Goliath”). Arts Theatre, Ibadan, 1979;
-” The Victims,” NTA, Sokoto, 1980;
– “The Carnival.” NUL, Roma, 1995.
MAJOR ROLES ACTED
– “Sand Elf” and “Efik Dancer” in Ogunyemi’s Langbodo, 4th National Festival of Arts and Culture, Lagos, 1974;
– “Soldier” in Ogunyemi’s Ijaiye War, Arts Theatre, UI, 1977;
– “Fembo” in Bob Manuel’s Suicide in Asylum, Arts Theatre, UI, 1978;
– “Okolie” in Sofola’s Wedlock of the Gods, Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan (UI), 1978;
– “Onita” in Sowande’s The Night Before, NYSC Drama Presentation, Sokoto, 1980;
– Styles” and “Buntu” in Athol Fugard’s Sizwe Bansi is Dead, MEL Production, Sokoto, 1981;
– “Police Inspector” in I Would Rather Die, Nigerian Television (NTA), Zone F Production. (Producer: Danladi Bako), 1985;
– “Sammy Moloa”, in the Basotho Adaptation of Wale Ogunyemi’s The Divorce, NUL, 1993;
– “Martin Luther King”, Video Documentation of Martin Luther King’s Birthday Celebration, American Cultural Centre, Maseru-Lesotho, 1995.
MAJOR PROJECT\RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN WITH DATES:
– ”A Study of Satire in Three West African Plays”. M.A. Thesis, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1982;
– Project Leader, “Eka-Ekong: Annang Traditional Theatre”, University of Sokoto, 1984;
– Project Leader, “The Dance Art in Hausa Culture”, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1986;
– Project Leader, “UNESCO Project on Nigerian Puppet Theatre”, 1986;
– Project Leader, ”Traditional Festivals in Sokoto State”, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1987;
– “Satire in Select Plays of Wole Soyinka,” Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Ibadan, 1988;
– Project Leader, “Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel”, School Drama Project in Sokoto, Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Sokoto, 1989;
-“Your Vote is Your Power”, Voter Education Drama in Lesotho, Sponsored by the Embassy of the United States of America, Maseru, 1997;
– “The Egret and the Hawk: Live and Let Live”, AIDS Education Drama Project in Botswana, 6th University of Botswana Internal Research Funding Round, 2003;
– Project Leader, Ika Folklore Project, Sponsored by the Ika Local Government Council, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 2003-2005;
– Project Leader, “Rre Phathasane: Paterson Job Evaluation Drama,” Industrial Theatre Project, Jwaneng Diamond Mine, Botswana, February, 2006;
– Project Leader, ”Letsema,” Industrial Theatre Project, Orapa Diamond Mine, Botswana, June 2006;
– Research Leader, “Status of Postgraduate Supervision at Tshwane University of Technology,” 2008;
– Project Leader, Film and Video Ten Years Review Project,” National Film and Video Foundation, Houghton, South Africa, 2010-2011.
SUPERVISION
Honours Prize: 54 Long Essays (43 in Nigeria; 6 in Swaziland; 5 in Botswana);
MASTERS
– Leselobe Bathusi. Military Dictatorship in the Plays of Wole Soyinka. University of Botswana. 2007 (Completed);
– Anre Fourie. Puppetry as an Educational Tool: An Exploratory Study on the Perceptions of Foundation Phase Educators and Learners. Tshwane University of Technology, 2009 (Completed);
– Naila Mollel (Co-supervisor). The Perceived Role of the Advertised Thin Fashion Model on Full-Figured South African Women’s Self-Esteem and Dressing Styles. Tshwane University of Technology, 2011 (Completed);
– Germinah Nthagajona Nkadimeng. Implementation of the Arts and Culture Learning Area in Mamelodi Primary Schools: a Case Study. Tshwane University of Technology, 2013 (Completed);
– Nellie Ngcongo. Obscenity and Violence in Black South African Theatre: A Study of Paul Grootboom. Tshwane University of Technology, 2013 (Completed);
– Akinola Ogungbemi Christopher. Utilisation of Theatre and Drama in Christian Worship: A Study of the Role of Drama in Nigerian Churches. Tshwane University of Technology, 2013 (Completed);
– Oloruntoba, Albert O. Africanisation and the Yoruba Cultural Re-presentation: A Critical Analysis of Selected Plays by Wole Soyinka. TUT, 2015 (Completed – CUM LAUDE);
– Motshidisi, Shawn Manyeneng. Zulu Indlamu Dance Costume and Accessories: the Theatrical Perspective. ), 2015 (Completed);
– Linkeng Victoria Nkhasi. Folklore in African Drama and Theatre: Study of Three African Plays;
– Edward Thaba. Investigating South African Actors’ Approach to Method Acting. (In progress);
– Bathabile Mashigo. Theatre Artists and Entrepreneurial Skills: A Study of Selected Black Theatre Companies in Gauteng Province, South Africa. (In progress);
– Tiro Venter, Forum Theatre: A Tool to Address Diversity and Transformation in a Multinational Workplace (In progress);
– Ntombi Gatyeni, Entrepreneurship Education and Theatre Studies in South Africa (In progress);
DOCTORATES:
– Chijioke M Uwah. Evaluation of Health Communication Models used by Theatre Companies in HIV/AIDS Interventions in South Africa. Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, 2012 (Completed);
– Nawa, Lebogang Lancelot (Co-Supervisor). Municipal Cultural Policy and Development in South Africa: A Study of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. University of South Africa (UNISA), 2012 (Completed);
– Janine Lewis (Co-supervisor). Devising and Montage: the Use of Physical Action to Create (Re)Conceptual Performance. Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, 2012 (Completed);
– Inyang, Ofonime Ema. Theatre and Environmental Issues. Tshwane University of Technology, 2013 (Completed);
– Joan Golding. In Search of an Indigenous Film Identity for the South African Film Industry: An Ubuntu Perspective. Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Completed), 2017;
– Roseline Kent-Onah (Co-Supervisor). Integrating Eco-Fashion into Textile and Fashion Design Education in Nigeria. (Ongoing);
– Leselobe Bathusi. Investigating Theatre Practice and Copyright Challenges in Botswana. Tshwane University of Technology. (Registration process);
CURRENT POSTAL ADDRESS:
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Tshwane University of Technology,
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