FALEYE Adeola Adijat, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Email address(es): adeolaye@oauife.edu.ng, yeyeadeola2016@gmail.com

Office Address: Room 206, African Studies Building, Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Faculty of Arts. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Osun State, Nigeria.

Academic Qualifications:

PhD in Yoruba (University of Ibadan),

Masters in Yoruba (University of Ibadan),

BA (Hons) OAU),

Certs in Yoruba Oral Literatures (OAU),

Certs in Journalism/Broadcasting (Ogba, Lagos), Certs in Dramatic Arts (OAU).

Certs in Introduction to International Chaplaincy- LPMV (2023)

Certs in Human Resource Management- LPMV (2023)

Certs in Introduction to Project Management- LPMV (2023)

Areas of Specialization: Yoruba Language, Culture, Oral Literatures and Performance Studies.

Title of M.A. Thesis: ‘Èkà Kíkà Performative Aspects of Ilé-Orò Festival in Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún of the South-Western Nigeria’ (325 pgs) – Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan. Nigeria. (2005)

Title of Ph.D. Thesis:

‘A Semiotic Investigation of Àwòrò-Ọ̀sẹ́ and Ìsìnrò Festivals among the Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún Ìgbómìnà People of Southwestern Nigeria’ (345pages)- Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria. (2015)

Fellowships:

Fellow of the African Humanities Programme/American Council of Learned Scholars (2012)

Ongoing Current Research:

A Comparative Study: Festivals in Selected cities of Yorùbá Southwestern Nigeria.
The translation of Ìwé Ifá Mímọ́: Èsìn Àkọ́dá Olódùmarè from Yorùbá to English language
Anthology of poems on current issues in Nigeria.
Research on Cultural Migration of the Èjìgbò/Abidjan People.

Publications:

Ige, I, & Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2024), “Issues in Media Reportage of Court Proceedings and Decisions” In Religion, Politics and Media Discourse in the Global Context. Ayantayo, J. K, Ayantayo, G.N and Samuel E.O. (eds.) Hope Publications, Ibadan, Nigeria. (Pp. 339-355)

Odegbola Ifalere, (2023), Ìwé Mímọ́ Ifá: Ẹ̀sìn Àkọ́dá Olódùmarè. *Faleye, Adeola Adijat* (ed.) Havilah Merchant Books Limited, Lagos. (1192 pages)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2023), ‘Gendered Species of Yorùbá Plants: An Ecofeminist Perspective ‘ In Yorùbá Studies Review. Florida, USA. Vol 8: No. 1. (67-86 pgs.)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2023), ‘An Appraisal of Issues in Yorùbá Identity, Orality and Cultural Enculturation: YAI’s Contributions’ In Yoruba Beyond Borders, Orality, Identity and Cultural Diplomacy in 21st Century Global African Studies. Afolayan, M. O; Omidire, F. A &. Sonaiya, R. (eds.) Unilag Press and Bookshop, Lagos. (Pp. 95-109).

Àkàngbé, C.A, Orímóògùnjé, O. C & Fálẹ́yẹ, Adijat Adéọlá (eds.) (2021), New Trends in Yorùbá Language, Literature and Culture: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Philip Ògúndèjì. Clemeve Publishers, Ibadan. Nigeria. (625pgs).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2020), ‘The Structural Changing Phases of Ifè Festivals and Tradition Towards Economic Boost and Cultural Edification’ In Yorùbá Studies Review, Vol. 5, No. 1.2. Pp. 103 – University of Texas. USA.

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A (2016), ‘A Socio-Cultural Analysis of Orogún (Rivalry) In Inside African Forest: New Perspectives on D. O. Fagunwa’ s Novels. Gbemisola Adeoti (Ed) United Kingdom: University Books. Pp. (134-150)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2015), ‘Structures, Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Modes of Aworo-Ose and Isinro Festival Performances among the Ìlá-Òràngún Ìgbómìnà People’ In Yorùbá, Journal of Yorùbá Studies Association of Nigeria. Vol. 8.No.1. (Pp 181- 232)

Fálẹ́yẹ A. A, (2015) “Ìkúnlẹ̀ Abiyamọ nínú Èrò Ìjìnlẹ̀ Yorùbá: Ìdí Abájọ Agbára Obìnrin” Láàńgbàsà, Jọ́nà iṣẹ́ akadá ní èdè Yorùbá. Department of African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos Nọ́mba 22. Fol. 2015. (Pp. 113-126).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2014), ‘ Ǹjẹ́ Àwon Ọba Sì Wà ní Ipò Aláse Èkèjì Òrìsà Bí? Nínú Láàngbàsà (Jọ́nà Isé Akadá ní èdè Yorùbá). Nonba 19. Fol. 2014/2015. Department of Africa and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. (Pp. 85-101)

Odegbola Ifalere, (2014 & 2019), Ìwé Mímọ́ Ifá: Ẹ̀sin Àkọ́dá Olódùmarè. *Faleye, Adeola Adijat* (ed.) Havilah Merchant Books Limited, Lagos. (1119 pages)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2016), “Orógún Ṣíṣe nínú àgbékalẹ̀ Iṣẹ́ Fágúnwà: Ojú Àmúwòye Àwùjọ fún Ìtúpalẹ̀ Kíkún nínú Ọ̀tun nínú Ìtàn Àròsọ Fágúnwà. Capstone Publications. Lagos. (pp. 362-374)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2018), ‘Effective Parenthood: Discovering the Place of Woman in Promoting the Ọmọlúàbí Values and Success of Children’ In Trends in African Oral Literatures, Creative Writings and Contemporary Society. Salawu Segun and Rabiu Iyanda (Eds.) University Press Pls, Ibadan. Nigeria (pp. 21- 34).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2018), ‘Towards the Entrenchment of Ọmọlúàbí Concept for Social Justice and Best Practices at the Local Government Levels’ In IHAFA, Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos.

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2018), ‘A Proverbial Search for Authentication of the Yorùbá Dress Code as a form of Identity’ In Inquiry in African Languages and Literatures (INQALL) Journal of the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Faculty of Arts, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba. Nigeria. No. 11. (pp. 84-96).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2018), ‘Viewing Oríkì Ọba Okùnadé Àdèlé Síjúwadé Olúbùse II from Socio-Cultural and Literary Perspective’, Ifè Journal of Linguistics and African Languages, IJJL, Faculty of Arts. Vol. 2, No. 1. (pp. 258-275)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2011). “Limiting the Dehumanization of Womanhood: An Appraisal of Chief (Mrs.) Titi Atiku Abubakar’s Contributions” In Ìjẹ̀ṣà Icons and the Making of Modern Nigeria. Ṣiyan Oyèwẹ̀sọ̀ (ed.) Osogbo: College of Humanities and Culture, Ọ̀ṣun State. Nigeria (pp. 221-252).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2011), ‘Orísun FM Radio Station and the Reclamation of Yorùbá Language ‘ In Yorùbá Fiction, Orature and Culture. Toyin Falola & Adebayo Oyebade. New Jersey: African World Press. USA. (Pp. 261 – 267)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2009), “Language Restriction in Radio Programming as a Source of Indigenous Languages Promotion: The Orísun FM as a Case Study’ In Language Pedagogy and Language Use in Africa. Moshi, Lioba and Akinloye Ojo (Eds.) London: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. (pp. 193- 206).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2008), ‘Onídìrí and Ònṣẹ̀sọ̀ọ́ /Irun Dídì: The Creativity Spirituality of Yorùbá Hairstyles and Technology ‘ In Global African Spirituality: Social Capital and Self Reliance in Africa. Tunde Babawale & Akin Alao (Eds.). Malt-house Publishers. Lagos. (Pp. 325- 342)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2008), ‘Facial Marks (Ilà Kíkọ): A Dying Art among the Yorùbá?’ Humanities Review Journal. June, Vol. 8. pp. 49- 58. Department of Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.

Staff Profile:

Dr. Fálẹ́yẹ Adéọlá Adijat is a First Class graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ilé-Ifè, serial award winner of Professors Wande Abimbola and Isaac Delana Departmental awards, with the Best Overall result of the Faculty of Arts for the 1997/98 set. She had her Masters studies in Yorùbá Language and Literatures with a Proceed Grade in 2005, and her Doctorate in Yorùbá Literature in 2015 at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. An erudite scholar, Dr Fálẹ́yẹ has written and published well researched articles, chapters in books, in both local and foreign outlets. She has nine audio albums to her credit which speak to her competence and verse knowledge in Oral Literature, Creative writing and Performance Studies. These works currently serve as teaching aids to students and researchers alike. She has edited a compendium of Ifá book, served as editor of an international journal, written story books, and also served at different fora as book reviewer. Dr. Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ ‘s teaching and research scholarship covers Cultural Semiotics and Sociology of Literature application, Literary and Media, Discourse Analysis, Festivals, Tourism, Translation Studies, Oral Literatures and Performance Studies. She has a great track record in publishing, academic and editorial activities. She served as the Guest Editor of the Yorùbá Studies Review Journal (2022), a reputable publishing outlet based in United State of America. She is a Co-Researcher on two funded research of TETFUND and IFCD UNESCO awarded to a team of scholars at the Osun State University in 2023 and 2024 respectively.