Abstract
Nigerian society grapples with issues related to ethnic conflict, religious violence and corruption. These forms of social injustices have led to a disregard for human dignity, rights and freedom, undermining economic development and limiting opportunities. Additionally, they have destabilized government institutions and democratic processes. In an effort to create a better and more equitable society, contemporary dances are being performed. One such dance performance is entitled Amona. Staged on October 1st, 2023, in Lagos State, this performance combines cultural and contemporary movements as a means of communication. The focus of this study is to explore the social justice messages conveyed through the movements in the Amona dance performance. By Applying John Swales’ rhetorical moves and critical discourse analysis method, the findings reveal that this performance conveys powerful messages about achieving an equitable and fair society.
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Hairat Bukola Yusuf, Bayero University, Nigeria
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Conference: ECAH2024
Stream: Arts - Performing Arts Practices: Theater
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To cite this article:
Yusuf H. (2024) Communicating Social Justice Through the Dance Performance of Amona by Eda Theatre International ISSN: 2188-1111 – The European Conference on Arts & Humanities 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 41-50) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1111.2024.5
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1111.2024.5
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