FALEYE Adeola Adijat, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Full name (Surname first): FALEYE Adeola Adijat

Department: Linguistics and African Languages

Rank: Senior Lecturer

Phone number: +234 8143737342

Email address(es): adeolaye@oauife.edu.ng & yeyeadeola2016@gmail.com
ORCID Number: 0000000170593153

Office Address:

Room 316, 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).

Areas of Specialization:

Yoruba Language, Culture, Media, Gender, Oral Literatures and Performance Studies.

Title of M.A. Thesis:

“Ẹ̀kà Kíkà Performative Aspects of Ilé-Orò Festival in Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún of the South-Western Nigeria’ (325 pages) – 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)

Research Grants

Co-researcher, NRF Project on Èjìgbò/Abidjan Migration Non-Borderland Economic and Socio-cultural relevance, awarded by TETFUND, 2024.
Senior Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof. Ogen Olukoya) on Empowering Women and Youths Entrepreneurship through Yorùbá Oral Arts in Southwest Nigeria, awarded by UNESCO, 2023.

Awards

Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University – Chief J. O. Ọdúnjọ́ Prize for the best student with the best result in Yorùbá – 1997 / 1998.
Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University – Chief Isaac O. Délanò Prize – for the student with the best overall performance in Yorùbá Language – 1997 / 1998.
Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University – Faculty of Arts – For the student with best results in the Faculty – 1997/1998.
Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University – Prof. Wándé Abímbọ́lá Prize for the student with the best overall performance in B.A. Yorùbá Degree Examination in 1997/1998.
Emergent African Scholar Travel Grant Award – Winner of African Literature Association Annual Conference Travel Grant Award for Emerging African Scholar to attend and present academic paper: USA 22^nd through 27^th April, 2008.

Ongoing Current Research:

A Comparative Study: Festivals in Selected cities of Yoruba Southwestern Nigeria.
English translation of Ìwé Ifá Mímọ́ Ẹ̀sìn Àkọ́dá Olódùmarè.
Research on Èjìgbò/Abidjan Migration and Cultural Relevance.
Empowering Women and Youths Entrepreneurship through Yorùbá Oral Arts in Southwest Nigeria.

Papers and Works in Progress

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. “The Concept of Ẹ̀bẹ̀: An Overview”.
Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. & Bakare, B. “Interrogating Relaxation Centers as Location for Unconventional Performances”.
Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. “Documentation of Oral Traditions, Herbs and Youths’ Inclusion”.
Dahunsi, I. N, Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A, al. “Migrants Experiences and Challenges on Èjìgbò -Abidjan Corridor in West Africa”.

Publications:

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2025). “Àtúpalẹ̀ Ìṣàfihàn Èrò Ìjìnlẹ̀ nípa Agbára Olódùmarè lórí Ìsọ̀rí Ìṣẹ̀dàá Abẹ̀mí, àti Ajẹmẹ́ranko nínú Ìlò Oríkì.” Njinga & Sepe, Journal of Brazilian Culture and African Culture. Vol. 5. n. Especial II. 80 -110. (Brazil).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2025). “D.O. Fágúnwà on Progress, Development: A Semiotic Study” Journal of Developing Country Studies. IISTE. Vol. 15. No.2., 48-58. (United States of America).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A., & Akinbade B. O. (2025). “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence: Towards a Preservation of Yorùbá Cultural Values and African Oral Genres”. Fasiku, G. et. al. (Eds). Journal of Institute of Cultural Studies. No. 18., 185 -208. (Obafemi Awolowo University).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. & I. I. Olódùdé. (2025). “The Mother and Mother Tongue: Yorùbá Language Identity and Maintenance Strategies through Women’s Involvement in Folkloric Performatives.” Journal of Developing Country Studies. Journal of Developing Country Studies. IISTE. Vol. 15. No.2., 59-67. (United States of America).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2023), ‘Gendered Species of Yoruba Plants: An Ecofeminist Perspective ‘ In Yoruba Studies Review. Vol 8: No. 1., 67-86. (United States of America)

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2025). “Yorùbá Performatives, Social-Media Involvement and Creativity: A Retrogression or Positive Transformation?” Journal of New Media and Mass Communication. (Australia).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2024), ‘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). (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2024), “Analysis of Gender and Cultural Issues in Àrìnpé Adéjùmo’s Selected Creative Writings” In New Trends in Yorùbá Studies. (pp. 139 – 154). Matrix Publications Nig. Enterprises. Ibadan (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2020), ‘The Structural Changing Phases of Ife Festivals and Tradition Towards Economic Boost and Cultural Edification’ In Yoruba Studies Review, Vol. 5, No. 1.2. Pp. 103 – (United States of America).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2015), ‘Structures, Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Modes of Àwòrò-Ọ̀sẹ́ and Ìsìnrò Festival Performances among the Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún Ìgbómìnà People’ In Yorùbá,

Journal of Yorùbá Studies Association of Nigeria. Vol. 8.No.1., 181- 232. (Nigeria).

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

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2014), ‘Njẹ́ Àwọn Ọba Sì Wà ní Ipò Aláse Èkejì Òrìsà Bi? Nínú Láàngbàsà Nonba 19. Fol. 85-101. 2014/2015. (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2011) “Religion in the African Matrix and Its Role in the Promotion of Education in Nigeria: An Appraisal.” Journal of Arts and Ideas (JAI). Vol. 17, 76-101. (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2004). “Technology and the Effects on Yorùbá (Tonal) Language Publications.” In: S. Akinrinade, Kolawole, M. Mojola, I, & Ogungbile, D. (Eds), Locating the Local in the Global Voices on a Globalized Nigeria, pp. 277-289. Ilé-Ifẹ̀: Faculty of Arts, Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University. (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2009c). “Àmúgbòòrò Àṣà àti Ìpohùn Ilẹ̀-Adúláwọ̀ ní Ọ̀rúndún yìí: Ipa, Ipò Ìpohùn àti Apohùn Eré Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́.” Láàńgbàsà, Jọ́nà iṣẹ́ akadá ní èdè Yorùbá. Vol. 14, No. 1, 94-110. (Nigeria).

Ọdẹ́gbọlá Ifálérè, (2014, 2019 & 2023), Ìwé Mímọ́ Ifá: Ẹ̀sin Akoda Olódùmarè. *Faleye, Adeola Adijat* (Ed.) Havilah Mechant Books Limited, Lagos. (1192 pages) (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2016), ‘Orogun Sise ninu Agbekale Ise Fagunwa: Ojú Àmúwòye Àwùjọ fún Ìtúpalè Kíkun’ Nínú Ọ̀tun Imọ̀ nínú Ìtàn Àròsọ Fágúnwà. Capstone Publications. Lagos. (pp. 362-374) (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2018), ‘Effective Parenthood: Discovering the Place of Woman in Promoting the Omoluabi 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). (Nigeria).

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

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., 84 -96. (Nigeria).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2018), ‘Viewing Oríkì Ọba Okunade Adele Sijuwade Olubuse II from Socio-Cultural and Literary Perspective’, Ife Journal of Linguistics and African Languages, Faculty of Arts. Vol. 2, No. 1., 258-275. (Nigeria).

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

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2009), Language Restriction in Radio Programing as a Source of Indigenous Languages Promotion: The Orisun 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 Òǹsẹ̀sọ̀ọ́ /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). (Nigeria)

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

Manuscripts Accepted for Publication

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. “A Socio-cultural Interpretation of Àwòrò-Ọ̀sẹ́ Dance Performative Gestures”. International Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion (Kenya).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2025). “African Concept of Kinship and Relationship at Crossroads of Global Relevance: Youths and the Social Media Interventions”. (United States of America).

Fálẹ́yẹ, A. A. (2025). “The Yorùbá Oral Performatives: Jutting the Future from the Contemporary Perspective.” (Nigeria).

Staff Profile:

Dr. Fálẹ́yẹ, Adéọlá Adijat is a First Class graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, serial award winner with the Best Overall result of the Faculty of Arts for the 1997/98 set. She had her master’s degree in Yoruba Language and Literatures with a Proceed Grade in 2005, and her Doctorate in Yoruba 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 and Performance Studies. These works currently serve as teaching aids to students and researchers alike. She has edited a compendium of Ifá book, written story books, and also served at different fora as book reviewer. In the last two decades, Dr. Fálẹ́yẹ’s teaching and research scholarship covers Cultural Semiotics, Media and Reception theory, Sociology of Literature application, Literary Analysis, Festivals, Tourism, Translation Studies, Gender Issues, Oral Literatures and Performance Studies. She has a great track record in publishing, academic and editorial activities. She has served as the Guest Editor of the Yorùbá Studies Review Journal, a reputable publishing outlet based in United State of America. She is well-published in Online Accredited and Impact Factored Journals across the globe.