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Education

Meet Prof

ACADEMICS/QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. Performing Arts, 2004, University of Ilorin
M.A. Theatre Arts (Arts of the Stage and Media), 1988, University of Ibadan
B.A. Performing Arts, 1986, University of Ilorin (2nd Class, Upper Division)
West African School Certificate, May/June 1980
General Certificate of Education, Nov/Dec 1981
First School Leaving Certificate, 1975

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS

Diploma in Electronic Data Processing (Computer Aided-Design), 1996, Kem Computers Training Centre, Ilorin

TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED

Directorate for Social Mobilisation's Training the Trainers' Workshop on Community Theatre, Akure, 21st to 27th May, 1990-.
Staff Computer Training Programme, University of Ilorin, 28th January – 2nd February, 2002.
National Universities Commission’s Virtual Institute for Higher Education Pedagogy on “Empowering Students with Special Needs”. Passed with Distinction, 31st March, 2004.
National Universities Commission’s Virtual Institute for Higher Education Pedagogy on “Empowering Women for Success in Higher Education”. Passed with Credit, 31st April, 2004.
Education Tax Fund-Sponsored Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capacity Building Programme, 31st May – 18th June 2004. November, 2006.

ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPRIENCE

Assistant Editor, The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, 1998 to 2001
Editor, The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2005
Member, Editorial Board of Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts’ Journal, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2004.
Editor, Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts’ Journal, University of Ilorin, 2004 to 2006.
Member of Faculty of Arts Task Force Committee on Final Year Results: 1995 to 2001.
Seminar Coordinator, Department of Performing Arts, UNILORIN, 1998 to 2002.
Departmental/Academic Adviser, 1999 to 2000.
Exam Coordinator, 2001 to 2003.
Coordinator, Lunch Time Presentation Series, 2000 to 2003.
Acting Head of Department of the Performing Arts, UNILORIN, 2001 to 2003.
Member of Senate, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2003.
Member, Ceremonials Committee of the University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2006.
Chairman, Production Committee, a Sub-committee of Ceremonials Committee, 2001 to 2003.
Secretary, UNILORIN 25th Anniversary Publication Committee, 2000/2001.
Faculty of Arts Representative on the Board of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2004.
Faculty of Arts representative on Academic Brief Committee of the University of Ilorin, 2001.
Final Year Project Coordinator, 2004 to 2006.
Sub Dean, Faculty of Arts, 2005-2006
Faculty of Arts Representative on Senate, University of Ilorin, 2005 - 2006.
Member, Linkage Committee on Performing Arts between the University of Maiduguri and the University of Music and Drama, Hannover, Germany, 2007.
Chairman, Curriculum Development Committee for the proposed Department of Performing Arts, University of Maiduguri, 2007.
Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Creative Arts University of Maiduguri, 2006-2008.
Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, 2008.
On the Editorial Advisory Board of Perfformio an on-line journal of the Centre for Performance & Literature, Swansea Metropolitan University, Townhill Road, Swansea, SA2 0UT, 2008 to date.
Member of the Africa/Middle East editorial team of World Scenography, an official project of the International Organization of Scenographers, Technicians, and Architects of Theatre (OISTAT), 2012 to date.
Faculty of Arts Representative in the Faculty Board of Pharmacy, University of Maiduguri, 2010 to date.
Member of Senate, University of Maiduguri, 2008 to date.
Acting Head of Department of Theatre Arts, UNIMAID, 2011 to 2012.
Head of Department of Theatre Arts, UNIMAID, 2012 to Date.
Appointed Member of National Technical Committee on Nigerian Universities Arts and Culture Festival (NUACFEST) by the National Universities Commission (NUC), 2012 to date.
Convened the Professor Olu Obafemi International Conference on African Literature and Theatre (ObafConfab), University of Ilorin Auditorium, Main Campus, Ilorin, Nigeria; Theme: Cultural Construction and Re-invention for Global Peace Agenda; 1st – 4th April, 2010. (Convened to celebrate Prof. Olu Obafemi 60th Birthday Anniversary).
I have in the last 19 years (1993-2012) taught a range of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Arts of the Theatre, Dramatic Literature and Criticism, Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Performing Arts, directing, acting, scripting, workshop productions, Traditional Performances, Theatre Management and Administration, etc.

BASIC EXPERIENCE

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer at the Department of English, Federal College of Education, Yola (NYSC), 1986 to 1987.
Part-time Tutorial Assistant, General Studies Department, University of Ibadan, 1987 to 1988.
Social Mobilisation Officer for Okene L.G.A Kogi State Directorate for Social Mobilisation, 1989 to 1992.
Principal Personnel Officer, Kogi State Government, Lokoja, 1992 to 1993.
Assistant Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 1993 - 1995
Lecturer II, University of Ilorin, 1995 - 1997.
Lecturer I, University of Ilorin, 1997 - 2000.
Senior Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 2000 - 2008.
Professor, University of Maiduguri, 2008 to date

ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

Some Practical Engagements

Acting

Acted as Lawyer Buraimoh in Morountodun by Femi Osofisan, directed by Olu Obafemi under Ajon Players for Unilorin Convocation production at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, in 1983.
Acted as Prof Ajia in The Aftermath (a workshop production) superintended by Zulu Sofola, presented at the National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos; Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, in 1985.
Acted as Edufa in Edufa by Efua Sutherland, 1985, presented at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, Directed by Zulu Sofola. Also acted as SENCHI in 1987. The play was presented at the College of Preliminary Studies (CPS), Jimeta –Yola, then Gongola State, now Adamawa State. It was directed by Mr Nwakuwo of the same college.
Acted as Dabira in The Night Before by Bode Sowande, in 1985 at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, Directed by Olu Obafemi, produced by Ajon Players. Also acted as Dabira in 1988 at the Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan, Directed by Chika Anyanwu.
Acted as Claudius in The Oriki of a Grasshopper by Femi Osofisan, 1994 at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, Directed by Yomi Adegbamigbe.
Acted as Oba Bini in Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi in the prestigious Nigeria International Bank Limited (NIB) Annual Drama Production Sponsorship, April 1994 at the National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos; Nigeria Law school Auditorium, Lagos; and the University of Lagos Auditorium. It was directed by Wale Ogunyemi, the playwright.
Acted as Tobi in The Crown of Death, a Home Video, 1997. Produced by Razak Oniyangi.
I have also acted in a number of T.V dramas from 1986 to 2000, eg Pestle on the Mortar by Olu Obafemi (screened by NTA Ilorin); Unto us a Child is Born (Christmas Drama) by Zulu Sofola (screened by NTA Ilorin); Tartuffe by Molier as adapted by Funso Ekundayo (screened by the then Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS)); Ile tafitomo by Olu Daramola, (also screened by the then Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS)); The Revelation by Sunnie Ododo, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola); Political Reveries by Sunnie Ododo, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola); African Man by Sunnie Ododo, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).

Directing

Director, The Curse by Kole Omotoso, staged at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, in 1986.
Leader and Artistic Director, Gongola State NYSC Theatre Troup, 1986-1987.
Director, Who is Afraid of Solarin by Femi Osofisan for Performing Arts Department's First Season of Productions, July 1997, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin.
Video Director, Excerpts from Nights of a Mystical Beast, Naira Has No Gender and Suicide Syndrome, all by Olu Obafemi, for the 49th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ilorin, 31st July, 1997.
Assistant Director, Kurunmi by Ola Rotimi for UNILORIN Convocation Ceremony, December, 1998, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin.
Artistic Director and Production Manager of Ajon Players Troupe, a semi-professional group in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 1997 - 2008.
Directed To Return from the Void by Sunnie Ododo, staged at the Creative Arts’ Courtyard, University of Maiduguri, October 2006.
Directed The Night Before by Bode Sowande, staged at the Creative Arts’ Courtyard, University of Maiduguri, April 2007.

Technical Involvement

Technical Design for a dance piece titled “Unity in Diversity and Adversity” by H. Patten of Koromanti Arts of London. Staged in Abuja for the Silver Jubilee of British Council in Nigeria, 2003.
On the Technical Team for the Opening Ceremony of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Abuja CHOGM 2003), at the International Conference Centre Abuja.
Technical Consultant to Nasarawa State Government of Nigeria on NAFEST 2010; designed and constructed their Exhibition Pavilion that won first position.
Set Designer and construction Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas, directed by Sola Fosudo at the Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan, 1988.
Set Construction Assistant in the Nigeria International Bank (NIB)'s production of Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi, April 1994.
Set Design, Construction and Lighting of The Sailors (an opera) by Sam Amusan, Unilorin Convocation Production, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, May 1994.
Technical Director for the Production of The Trials of Brother Jero by Wole Soyinka in commemoration of Soyinka's 60th Birthday Celebration, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, July 1994.
Costume, Make-up and Props, The Rally by Akanji Nasiru, Unilorin Convocation Production, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, December, 1995.
Technical Director, Jankariwo by Ben Tomoloju, Who is Afraid of Solarin by Femi Osofisan, Oba Koso by Duro Ladipo and Esu and the Vagabond Minstrels by Femi Osofisan for the Department's First Season of Productions, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, June - July 1997.
Lighting Designer, Oba Koso by Duro Ladipo, Unilorin Convocation Production, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, August, 1997.
Lighting Designer and Technical Director, Kurunmi by Ola Rotimi, Unilorin Convocation Production, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, December, 1998.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of Rebirth by Felix Emoruwa Unilorin Convocation/Anniversary Production, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, January, 2002.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of The Mountain of Wealth by Ayo Akinwale for an International conference by Centre for Theological and Natural Science, Beckley University, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, 2001.
Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Production of To Return from the Void by Sunday Ododo for Unilorin Convocation Production, at the Africa Hall, University of Ilorin, July, 2002.
Designed and constructed locally sourced six channels Dimmer Board and Colour wheel through Senate Research Grant, University of Ilorin, 1996 and 1997. respectively.

Creative Writings

Illusive Force, 1984 (a play).
White and Black Battle, 1985 (a play).
Sweet Exposure, 1985 (a play).
Too Late, the Harm is Done, 1986 (a short story).
The Revelation, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).
Political Reveries, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).
African Man, 1987 (T.V. play screened by NTA Yola).
To Return from the Void, 1995 (opera; performed in 1998, 2001, 2002 and 2006).
Hard Choice, 2008 (a stage play performed April 2008)
A Number of Published Poems.

RESEARCH INTERESTS OR COMMISSIONED PROJECTS

My core areas of research and teaching interests are the Arts of the Theatre, Dramatic Literature and Criticism, Film/Video Studies, Performances Aesthetics and Theatre Business.

Completed Research

Ododo, S.E. “Technical Aids as an Integral Part of Play Production,”
Unpublished M.A. Thesis, University of Ibadan, 1988.
Ododo, S.E. “Facekuerade Theatre: A Performance Model from the Playing and Technical Aesthetics of Ebira-Ekuechi Festival in Nigeria.” Ph.D Research 2004.

Current Research in Progress

Ododo, S.E. “From Page to Stage: Issues in Play Interpretation for Performance.”
Ododo, S.E. “New Aesthetic Direction in Nigerian Stage Design.”

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

M.A Dissertations

Adegbite, A.G. 2004. “Contending with Inadequate Technical Facilities in the Nigerian University Theatre”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
Shuaib, S.O.O. 2004. “Costume and Make-up Practice in Contemporary Nigerian Theatre: Problems and Prospects”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
Nwachukwu, Dike. 2006. “Make-up and Mask Practice on Screen and Stage in the Nigerian Theatre”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
Chima, Kingley O. 2009. “Motivational Management Principles and Cast-Crew Motivation in the Nigerian Theatre”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
Ekere, Gloria Donald. 2009. “Lighting Designs and Aesthetics in Three Select Nigerian Home Videos”. M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.
Amali, Adakole Abdulmalik. 2009. “The Application and Effectiveness of Lighting, Sound and Make-up Effects in Four Nigerian Home Videos”, M.A. Dissertation in Performing Arts.

Ph.D Thesis

Shuaib, S.O.O. “Developing Stage Make-up Kit from Indigenous Materials”, Ph.D. Thesis in Performing Arts (in progress)

POSTGRADUATE EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS

Doctoral

Lagwampa, Victoria Baunice, (Ph.D/Arts/47259/2004-05), “Developing Creative and Critical Thinking: A Case Study of the Effects of Drama Education on Specializing Students of Drama in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria”, Ph.D. Dissertation, in the Theatre and Performing Arts Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 20th December, 2010.
Felix U Egwuda-Ugbeda, (BSU/AR/Ph.D/2004/0122110), “Transforming Ogwu Rituals of the Igala into Secular Theatre”, Ph.D. Thesis in Theatre Arts Department, Benue State University, Makurdi, 10th February, 2011.

UNDERGRADUATE/NCE EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS

University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. B.A Degree Programme in Theatre Arts; 2009/2010 – 2011/2012 (Three years).
External Moderator to the Department of Music, Federal College of Education, Okene, 2004 to 2007.

MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED

10th Annual National Convention of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA), University of Port-Harcourt, 5th – 7th April 1994, “Technical Aids in the Nigerian Theatre: Past, Present and Future.” Have attended all other subsequent conventions of the society thereafter to date.
6th Biennial Conference of Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), University of Ilorin, 22nd – 26th November, 1994, “Modern Theatre Practice in Nigeria: The Literacy Factor.”
15th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), University of Lagos, 9th – 12th November, 1995, “Theatre Illiteracy: The Ultimate Barrier to Theatre Appreciation.” Have attended all other subsequent conventions of the association thereafter to date.
Writing Workshop on Round-up Literature in English for SSE, Organised by Longman Nigeria PLC, October 2000 to February 2001.
Workshop on Strategic Planning for UNILORIN Senate Members, at Kainji Lake National Park, 16th – 18th November, 2001.
Writing Workshop on Round-up Literature in English for NECO, Organised by Longman Nigeria PLC, April 2002 to June 2003.
International Symposium on Black and African Cultures and the Challenges of Globalisation. Organised by Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization – CBAAC, Agip hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. 20th and 21st August, 2001.I was appointed a rappoteur and communiqué drafting committee for the Symposium.
International Workshop on “Identity Politics, Globalisation and Social Conflicts”. Organised by Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization – CBAAC, in collaboration with The Globalization, Identity Politics and Social Conflict Project (GIPSC), UK. Held at the University of Lagos Conference Centre, Lagos. 14th to 16th April, 2003.
10th Anniversary Conference of American Studies Association of Nigeria (ASAN) on “The American Society Since the Four Freedoms” at the Pioneer Hotel Abuja, 25th to 28th June 2003. Have attended most of the subsequent conventions of the society thereafter to date.
International Symposium on “Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora: Building Bridges for Development”. Organised by Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization – CBAAC. Held at the University of Lagos Conference Centre, Lagos. 1sh to 5th April, 2005. Chief rapateur and head of communiqué drafting committee for the Symposium.
Faculty of Arts International Conference, University of Maiduguri, February 2008.
International Symposium on African Theatre Scenography and Design and the Meeting of the Editorial Board of World Scenography Research Project; Organized under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos in collaboration with the African Theatre Association (AfTA) of the United Kingdom. Held at the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria, from the 15th to 18th February, 2010.
Professor Olu Obafemi International Conference on African Literature and Theatre (ObafConfab), University of Ilorin Auditorium, Main Campus, Ilorin, Nigeria; Theme: Cultural Construction and Re-invention for Global Peace Agenda; 1st – 4th April, 2010.
Workshop on “Promoting Nigerian Dress Culture for National Identity”, organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), at the Community Hall, Cyprian Ekwensi Culture Centre, Area 10 Garki-Abuja, 7th-9th April, 2010.
The International Colloquium on Fifty Years of J.P. Clark’s Writings, organised by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), held at the University of Lagos, 12-15 August 2010.
6th Annual Roundtable on Cultural Orientation (ARTCO) on “Promoting Nigerian Dress Culture: The Role of Organizations”, organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), at Merit House, Plot 22 J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi Way, Maitama, Abuja; 9th November, 2010.
Reading and Producing Nollywood: An International Symposium, organised by Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos in collaboration with the National Film and Video Censors Board, at Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba Lagos; 23rd – 25th March, 2011.
A One-Day National Quarterly Media Workshop on “Media Strategies for Propagating the Book Culture in Nigeria”, organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), at Merit House, Plot 22 J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi Way, Maitama. Abuja; 23rd August, 2011.
Volkswagen Foundation sponsored Workshop on "The Formation and Transformation of Musical Archives in West African Societies," held at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana; March 27, 2012, to April 3, 2012.
A-Two Day Conference on "Culture, Peace and National Security: The Role of Traditional Rulers and Local Government Chairmen" by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation; 7 to 8 May, 2012, at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Central Area District, Abuja-FCT. Served as a rappoteur.
Participated in the Eminent and Expert Group Meeting On Complex Insurgencies in Nigeria organized by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS) Kuru, Nigeria, in the Unity Hall of the National Institute, Kuru, Plateau State, on Tuesday, 28th – 31st August 2012.
A 2-Day National Workshop On “Culture In The Transformation Agenda”,held at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre on 8th and 9th of October 2012; Organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation. Served as a rappoteur.

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

Departmental Students Association Adviser: 1995 to 1999.
Member of Faculty of Arts Task Force Committee on Final Year Results: 1995 to 2001.
Coordinator, Lunch Time Presentation Series, 2000 to 2003
Secretary, Publications/Publicity Committee on the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the University of Ilorin: 2000/2001.
Member, Language Laboratory Management Committee, 2001.
Member, Ceremonials Committee of the University of Ilorin, 2001 to 2006.
Chairman, Production Committee, a Sub-committee of Ceremonials Committee, 2001 to 2003.
Financial Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), 2001-2003.
Judge, Essay Competition for University of Ilorin Students, 2005.
Auditor, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), 2003 to 2006.
Representative of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) at the Arts and Entertainment Community Interaction Dinner with President Goodluck Jonathan, held March 21 2011 at Eko Hotel & Suites (see The Guardian, Sunday March 27, 2011, pp.44-45 –“Facilitate Building our Writers Village in Abuja”; The Guardian Life March 27 – April 2, 2011, p. L11).

Research Articles, Books, Journal

Publications

ORCID PUBLICATION

(a) ORCID Publication on Prof Sunday E. Ododo, fsonta, fta,fsna,fana,fnipr,faan,FNAL, GM/CEO National Theatre, Nigeria (https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2902-8434)

Biography

Sunday Enessi Ododo (SEO), a scion of the Ebira ancestry from Okene in Kogi State of Nigeria, is a versatile literary technician, performance aesthetician, theatre technologist, screenwriter, playwright, and poet, with outstanding literary and theatrical records. Born on 21st October 1962 in Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria, Sunnie Ododo (his creative writing name) is happily married with beautiful children. He is a tested director and actor of a long-standing reputation. SEO is a Professor of Performance Aesthetics and Theatre Technology in the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria and currently the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria, where magnificent massive restoration work is on-going under his watch. The robustness of Ododo’s scholarship is not only reflected in his deep-seated but humble and convivial nature but also in the rich quantity and engaging nature of his research and publications. Apart from being a theatre scholar, screenwriter, actor, poet and technical theatre practitioner in his highly fecund career of about four decades, he is reputed to be the exponent of the facekuerade theory in African theatre practice. He is an award-winning playwright who has made humongous contribution to the Nigerian (African) theatre theory and practice.
He is a living hero of the arts and a rallying point for cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Nigeria and beyond. The making of the Nigerian theatre history is fraught with the canonical pedagoguery of diverse theatre iconoclasts within the frame of performance and literary theatre traditions. One thing that makes the works of these dramatists and theatre-makers still relevant is the profundity of the themes and issues they treated. In fine, diverse attempts to punctuate their thoughts by ‘new’ artistic directions have proven abortive as only a few have passed the crucibles of becoming. Sunday Enessi Ododo (SEO) is one of the few iconoclasts of the 21st century whose oeuvres have gone through such scholastic and practice crucibles and rightly deserves a place in Nigerian theatre history and epistemology.
Without a doubt, SEO has become a pan Nigeria theatre academic Facekuerade, to borrow the term he coined in theorizing the place of the mask-less Ekuechi masquerades of the Ebira people. It is indeed to the credit of this academic enigma that African scholars and researchers have begun to robustly interrogate the liminality and theatricality of the presence of the ancestral spirits in African mask-less masquerade arts and acts. It is his work that opened up the exploration of the margins of human consciousness of space and time beyond the wearing of any physical masques in African masquerade arts. The person, personality, and career of SEO as a theatre-maker, theatre technologist, theatre manager, theatreprenuer, and theatre teacher is diachronically inspiring and challenging at the same time. Ododo holds the fellowship of seven prestigious scholarly/professional/Creative bodies - fsonta, fta, fsna, fana, fnipr, faan and FNAL – Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Letters.

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

(a) Peer Reviewed Monograph

Ododo, S.E. 2001. “The Theatrical Aesthetics and Functional Values of Ekuechi Masquerade Ensemble of Ebira People in Nigeria.” African Study Monographs Vol. 22 No.1, pp. 1-36. (Japan: The Centre for African Area Studies, Kyoto University).

(b) Published Peer Reviewed Chapters in Books

Ododo, S.E. 2003. “The Performative Context of Niyi Osundare’s Poetry,” in Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah (ed.) The People’s Poet: Emerging Perspectives on Niyi Osundare, pp. 333-345. (Lawrenceville, New Jersey: Africa World Press, Inc.)
Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Osofisan’s Theatre and the Emerging-Emergent Controversy within the Re-Creative Theatre in Nigeria,” in Sola Adeyemi (ed.) Portraits for an Eagle: Essays in Honour of Femi Osofisan, pp. 243-255. (Bayreuth, Germany: Bayreuth African Studies Series).
Ododo, S.E and Madamori, A.T. 2010. “Scenographic Semiotics in the Staging of Muntu” in J.K.S Makokha, Remmy Barasa, Adeyemi Daramola (eds.) Tales, Tellers And Tale-Making Critical Studies On Literary Stylistics and Narrative Styles in Contemporary African Literature, pp. 266-275. (Berlin: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller).(http://www.amazon.com/TALES-TELLERS-TALE-MAKING-STYLISTICS-CONTEMPORARY/dp/363931137X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1290586307&sr=1-5)
Ododo, S.E. 2010. “Theatrical Action of Ebira-Ekuechi Facekuerade Performance”, in Charles Bodunde (ed.) Texts and Theories in Transition: Black African Literature and Emerging Traditions, pp. 15-34. (Bayreuth, Germany: Bayreuth African Studies Series).
Ododo, S.E. 2011. “Gender Ambiguity and Iconic Paradox in Ebiran Ekuechi Facekuerade Ritualization”, in Duro Oni and Sola Adeyemi (eds.) Developments in the Theory and Practice of Contemporary Nigerian Drama &Theatre: A Festschrift in Honour of Dapo Adelugba, pp. 99-119. (Rochester, United Kingdom: Alpha Crownes Publishers).
Ododo, S.E., B.A. Braimah and M.O. Sunnie-Ododo. 2012. “Costume and Make-up in Menwara Festival Performance of the Kanakuru”, in Hyginus O Ekwuazi, Charles O Aluede and Osakue S. Omoera (eds.) Contemporary Discourses on Media and Theatre Arts Studies in Nigeria, pp. 121-126. (Delhi, India: Kamla-Raj Parkanshan Publishers).

(c) Published Peer Reviewed Papers in Journals

Ododo, S.E. 2004. “Womanhood and Virgo Intacta: Form and Aesthetic Reconstruction in Ovia-Osese Performance.” Ufahamu: A Journal African Studies Vol. 30:2/3 Winter/Spring, pp. 121-146 (University of California, Los Angeles).
Ododo, S.E. 2008. “‘Facekuerade’: The Transformational Duality in Ebira-Ekuechi Festival Performance,” Cultural Studies Vol. 22, No.2 March 2008, pp. 284-308, (England: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISSN 0950-2386 print/ISSN 1466-4348 online – 2008, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals DOI: 10.1080/09502380701789208,).
Ododo, S.E. 2009. “The Playing Aesthetics of Ebiran Ekuechi Facekuerade Festival”, Perfformio: Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 1 No. 1 Summer, pp.28-45 (A peer-reviewed eJournal of the Centre for Performance & Literature, Swansea Metropolitan University, Townhill, UK, ISSN 1758-1524 – http://perfformio.org/currentissue.aspx).
Ododo, S.E. 2010. “Empowering Students with Special Needs: A Case Study of Disabled Students in the Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin”, Sino-US English Teaching, Vol.7 NO.10, Serial No 82 (Special Issue 2, October), pp. 14-19 (Chicago, IL, USA: David Publishing Company).
Ododo, S.E. 2010. “The Effects of HIV/AIDS Education through Theatre for Development (TfD) among Selected Taxi Drivers in Okene Town, Nigeria”, US-China Foreign Language, Vol.8 NO.11, Serial No 86 (Special Issue 3, November), pp. 33-46 (Chicago, IL, USA: David Publishing Company).

NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

(a) Published Peer Reviewed Chapters in Books

Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Documenting Theatre Practice for the Nigerian Theatre: Ajon Players in Perspective,” in Oni and Ododo (eds.) Larger than his Frame: Critical Studies and Reflections on Olu Obafemi, pp.82-102. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC, 350 pages).
Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Collectivist Approach to Theatre Production: The Theatre of Olu Obafemi,” in Oni and Ododo (eds.) Larger than his Frame: Critical Studies and Reflections on Olu Obafemi, pp.324-343. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC, 350 pages).
Ododo, S.E. 2002. “Masquerade Art and Democratic Rule in Nigeria: Ekuechi Masquerade Ensemble as a Paradigm” in Ahmed Yerima and Ayo Akinwale (eds.) Theatre and Democracy in Nigeria, pp. 233-246 (Ibadan: Kraft Books for the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists).
Ododo, S.E. 2003. “Eku Performance Art among the Ebira: An Interface of Techno-Cultural Aesthetics” in P. Ade Dopamu (ed.) African Culture, Modern Science and Religious Thought, pp. 163-183. (Ilorin: African Centre for Religions and Sciences (ACRS)).
Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Design Practice in the Nigerian Theatre,” in Duro Oni and Sunday E. Ododo (eds.) Technical Theatre Practice in Nigeria: Trends and Issues, pp.17-36. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC, 159 pages).
Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Musical Voices in Ebira-Ekuechi Facekuerade Performance”, in Idris Amali, J.O. Ojoade and Bosoma Sheriff (eds.) A Rainbow Beyond its Colours: Essays in Honour of Professor Shamsudeen O.O. Amali, pp.186-214. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited).
Ododo, S.E. 2010. “From Masquerade to Facekuerade: A Transition,” in Emmanuel Samu Dandaura and AbdulRasheed Abiodun Adeoye (eds.) Culture, Identity and Leadership in Nigeria, pp. 206-218. (Ibadan: Kraft Books for SONTA).
Ododo, S.E. and Kingsley O. Chima. 2011. “Maxi-Motivational Management Concept: Towards Enhanced Cast-Crew Motivation in the Nigerian Theatre,” in Duro Oni and Sunday Enessi Ododo (eds.) Technical Theatre and the Performing Arts in Nigeria: Celebrating Olateju Wasee Kareem, pp. 256-272. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC).
Ododo, S.E. 2011. “The Theatre as a Platform of Correcting Indecent Dressing in Nigeria”, in Rasaki Ojo Baakare and Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma (eds.) Dress Culture and National Development, pp. 152-167. (Abuja: National Institute for Cultural Orientation - NICO).
Ododo, S.E. and John Iwuh. 2011. “The Challenges of Interpreting the Poetic and Lyrical Depth of Lighting in J.P. Clarks’s Plays” in S.E. Ododo and Greg Mbagiorgu (eds.) Songs of Gold: Fresh Perspectives on Clark, pp. 158-175. (Lagos: Association of Nigerian Authors).
Ododo, S.E. and Adesina Adegbite. 2012. “Techni-critical Evaluation of the Lighting of “Ogun Lakaaye” in the New Performing Arts Theatre, University of Ilorin” in S.E. Ododo (ed.) Fireworks for a Lighting Aesthetician: Essays and Tributes in Honour of Duro Oni @ 60, pp. 133-144. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC).
Ododo, S.E. and Mayowa Eniola Labiran. 2012. “Postcolonial Gaze and Gender Inequality in Nigerian Home Video Films” in Abdulrasheed Abiodun Adeoye (ed.) The Dramaturgy of a Theatre Sociologist: Festschrift in Honour of Ayo Akinwale, pp. 401- 412. (Ilorin: Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).

(b) Published Peer Reviewed Papers in Journals

Ododo, S.E. 1994. “Technical Aids in the Nigerian Theatre: Past, Present and Future.” Nigerian Theatre Journal Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 154-163. (Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists- SONTA).
Ododo, S.E. 1996. “Stage Lighting in the Contemporary Nigerian Theatre.” EJOLLS: Ekpoma Journal of Languages and Literary Studies Vol. 8, pp. 113-121. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited for the Department of English, Edo State University, Ekpoma).
Ododo, S.E. 1997. “Modern Theatre Practice in Nigeria: The Literacy Factor.” Literacy and Reading in Nigeria Vol. 7, pp. 221-231. (Reading Association of Nigeria).
Ododo, S.E. 1998. “The Need for Computer Literacy among Nigerian Theatre Practitioners.” Ilorin Journal of Education Vol. 18, pp. 14-25. (Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 1998. “The Nigerian Theatre Stage and Scenographic Design.” Journal of Humanities Vol. 6, pp. 74-78. (Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo).
Ododo, S.E. 1998. “Stage Designs and Aesthetic Criteria in the Nigerian Theatre Practice.” Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 9, pp. 149-160. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 1999. “The Usage of Technical Aids in the Nigerian Theatre Practice.” Makurdi Journal of Arts and Culture (MAJAC) Vol. 2, pp. 104-116. (Department of Theatre and Communication Arts, Benue State University, Makurdi).
Ododo, S.E. 1999. “Sourcing Lighting Equipment for the Nigerian Theatre Locally: A Report of an Effort.” Work in Progress Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 132-136. (Department of English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria).
Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Children’s Theatre, Theatre Technology and Child–Centred Education.” The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 142-151. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Challenges of the Young Designer in the Nigerian Theatre.” Kiabara: Journal of HumanitiesVol. 6. No. II, pp. 93-102.(Faculty of Humanities, University of Port-Harcourt).
Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Technical Aids in Yoruba Popular Travelling Theatre Practices.” Arts and Social Science Research: Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Vol. 3. pp. 41-52. (Nigerian Defence Academy).
Ododo, S.E. 2000. “Marketing the Performing Arts in the Nigerian Society.” Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 2. pp. 48-60. (Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. and Kenechukwu Igweonu. 2001. “Dance Drama and Dance Theatre: Un-knotting the Conflicting Perception.” The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 3, pp. 51-58. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2001. “The Make-up Artist and the Nigerian Theatre.” Journal of General Studies New Series Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 220-233. (Bayero University, Kano,).
Ododo, S.E. 2001. “Values of Technical Aids in the Play Production Process – An Interview with Dapo Adelugba.” The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 3, pp. 138-148. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2002. “Scenic Design Concepts and Performance Styles in the Nigerian Literary Theatre Practice.” Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol.12, pp. 88-109. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2002. “Scientific and Artistic Coherence in Play Performance– An Interview with Sunbo Marinho.” The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 4, pp. 172-184. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2005. “Strategies for Improving Women Participation in Technical Theatre.” The Crab: Journal of Theatre and Media Arts Vol.1 No.1, pp. 51-60. (Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt).
Ododo, S.E. 2007. “Themes and Dramatic Techniques in A Play of Giants” Liwuram Vol. 14, pp. 70-92. (Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri).
Ododo, S.E. 2007. “The Aesthetics and Poetics of Space Utility in Ebira-Ekuechi Facekuerade Performance” Majolls Vol. viii, pp. 71-78.. (Department of Languages and Linguistics, University of Maiduguri).
Ododo, S.E. 2008. “Experimentation and Theatre Traditions in Nigeria”, LaPES: Lagos Papers in English Studies Vol. 3 January, pp.148-174 (An online Journal of the Department of English, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria (http://www.artslasu.org/journal_eng/contents/vol_3/ododo.pdf).
Ododo, S.E. and Ekere, G. D. 2009. “Lighting Designs and Aesthetics in Two Nigerian Home Videos”, LASU Journal of Humanities Vol 6, pp.63-76 (An online Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria (http://www.artslasu.org/human/vol6/ododo.pdf).

PUBLISHED CREATIVE WRITINGS

Ododo, S.E. 1991. “WAI’s Armoury,” “My Object of Desire” and “Purgatory of a Race,” in David Cook et al (eds.) Rising Voices: An Anthology of New Nigerian Poetry, pp. 13, 14, 72-73. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited).
Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Twigs of Furies” in Nduka Otiono and Odoh Diego Okenyodo (eds.) Camouflage: Best of Contemporary Writing from Nigeria, pp. 250-251. (Yenagoa: Treasure Books).
Ododo, S.E. 2006. “Vanishing Vapour – A Dance Libretto” in Dapo Adelugba, Dan Izevbaye and J. Egbe Ifie (eds.) Wole Soyinka at 70 Festschrift, pp. 635-651. (Lagos: LACE Occasional Publication and Dat & Partners Logistics Ltd).
Ododo, S.E. 2009. “Ewonme (Volta)” a translation of Richard Berengarten’s poem – Volta in Ebira, The International Literary Quarterly, Issue 9, November (http://interlitq.org/issue9/volta/ebira/volta.pdf).
Ododo, Sunnie, 2011. Hard Choice. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited).
Ododo, Sunnie, 2012. Broken Pitchers. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited).
Ododo, Sunnie, 2012. To Return from the Void and Vanishing Vapour. (Ibadan: Kraft Books Limited).

PUBLISHED BOOKS AND JOURNALS

(a) Books

Olu Obafemi, Charles Bodunde, Sunday Ododo and Hope Eghagha. 2002.Round up Literature: A Complete Guide. Ikeja: Longman. 203 pages.
JOJ Nwachukwu-Agbada, Tunde Omobowale, Sunday E. Ododo and Kazeem Adebiyi. 2011. Exam Focus Literature-in-English 2011-2015 for WAEC (WASSCE) AND NECO (SSCE). (Ibadan: University Press), 509 pages.

(b) Edited Books

Oni, Duro and Sunday Enessi Ododo (eds.) 2000. Larger than His Frame: Critical Studies and Reflections on Olu Obafemi. (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC), 350 pages.
Oni, Duro and Sunday Enessi Ododo (eds.) 2006. Technical Theatre Practice in Nigeria: Trends and Issues (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC), 159 pages.
Oni, Duro and Sunday Enessi Ododo (eds.) 2011. Technical Theatre and the Performing Arts in Nigeria (Lagos: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation – CBAAC), 336 pages.
Ododo, S.E. and Greg Mbagiorgu (eds.) 2011. Songs of Gold: Fresh Perspectives on Clark. Lagos: Association of Nigerian Authors, 266 pages.
Ododo, S.E. (ed.) Fireworks for a Lighting Aesthetician: Essays and Tributes in Honour of Duro Oni @ 60. (Lagos: CBAAC, 760 pages).

(c) Edited Journals

Ododo, S.E. 2001. The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 3, 148 pages. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2002. The Performer: Ilorin Journal of the Performing Arts Vol. 4, 184 pages. (Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2003. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 13, 225 pages. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2004. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 14, 235 pages. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2005. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 15, 229 pages. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).
Ododo, S.E. 2006. Alore: Ilorin Journal of Humanities Vol. 16, 232 pages. (Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin).

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A major challenge facing Nigerian Theatre and entertainment – producing organisations is the marketing their productions and offerings. This usually results in poor patronage and non-viability of the production outfits. The intangible nature of theatre products poses a special challenge to these outfits because of the nature of the arts experience which makes their marketing both problematic and interesting.
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The Nigerian Theatre Stage & Scenographic Design

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Literature in English for tertiary education in Nigeria

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