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Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities in Building a Sustainable and Resilient Future in Igbo Cultural Milieu

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Nkechinyere Nwokoye

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshape societies, economies, and cultural systems worldwide. Within the Igbo cultural milieu, the integration of AI presents both significant challenges and promising prospects in the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future. The challenges are multifaceted: infrastructural …

Igbo Struggle for Survival: Textual and Contextual Discourse

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Ifeoma Nwosu-Okoli

This study examines the enduring struggle of the Igbo people of Nigeria through textual and contextual analyses of the political, cultural, and economic consequences of colonialism and imperialism, as shaped by environmental influences. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo's The Last of the Strong Ones and Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart provide the primary …

Social Media Influencers and Igbo Entrepreneurship: Narratives of Hustle, Resilience, and Digital Survival

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Ozioma Iwuh

This paper examines how young Igbo social media influencers reinterpret the indigenous philosophy that the race for survival is unending. This ethos emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and communal support within the digital economy. Across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, influencers deploy comedic skits, “hustle” narratives, motivational messaging, and curated displays of …

The Origins and Cultural Significance of Music: A Case Study of Mike Ejeagha

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Uchechukwu Kelvin Okoro

Music is a structured combination of sounds that are perceived as pleasant and meaningful to the human ear. Its origins can be traced to simple rhythms and vocal calls, which played a vital role in early human societies for communication, community bonding, and spiritual practices. Early humans engaged with natural …

The Need for Infrastructural and Environmental Sustainability in Southern Nigeria: An Appraisal Abstract

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Nneka Umejiaku, Alokwu Cyprian Obiora

Infrastructure refers to the systems of development that are critical for economic growth. Environmental sustainability entails protecting the environment for future generations. The work focuses on the need to preserve the environment while developing the polity. The work examined the nexus between infrastructural development and environmental sustainability. It also x-rayed …

Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Social Change

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Arinzechukwu Victor Anyanwu

Youth unemployment is a crisis that goes beyond statistics to destroy dreams, drain hope, and challenge the very spirit of a generation. This paper examines how entrepreneurship and technology can be transformative tools for social change, especially in empowering young people to rebuild their lives. While many young adults are …

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