OAU Drama Dept Set to Celebrate 50th Anniversary, Calls for Urgent Infrastructure Development.
Founded in the mid-1970s at what was then the University of Ife, the department emerged as a radical hub for African total theatre.
Central to its identity is its founding Head of Department, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof.
This was disclosed during a press briefing held on November 6 at KAP Cinema, Ikeja.
Speaking on the anniversary milestone, the current Head of Department, Dr. Toyin Bifarin, highlighted the Golden Jubilee as a moment to reflect on the department’s founding ethos: using drama as an instrument for human rights, civic awareness and social transformation. “The Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife has been the breeding ground for some of the most influential figures in African literature and performing arts. We are excited to celebrate its 50 years of excellence starting with this press conference.
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