2019 FELA ANIKULAPO- KUTI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN HOMELANDS AND SOCIAL THEORY.

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Theme: Rethinking African History: Knowledge Production and Political Sustenance in Post-Colonial Africa
Conference Dates: July 5 to 7, 2019 (Arrival: July 4, 2019; Departure: July 8, 2019)
Venue: Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract and Panel Proposal Submissions Deadline: April 29, 2019.

More information on conference registration procedures, please visit: www.felakutistudiesgroup.com

The 2019 edition of the FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN HOMELANDS AND SOCIAL THEORY intends to critically examine the contested processes of (re)- writing African history, demystification of the complex cycle of decolonization of knowledge systems in Africa while unfolding theories and myths of cultural identity across all African societies, homelands and the African diaspora. The conference will examine the idea of universalism and globalization as constructed by the Euro-Americans and its consequential effects on Africans- the people, the continent and their varied identities, cultures and traditions. The conference will encourage various dissenting views and critiques of the Western world domination and hegemonic hold of global power, religion, language, identity, education, politics, civilization, philosophy, science, technology and economics. 

It will accommodate research papers interrogating the (dis)connected African histories in 21^st century, the identity of the African diaspora, illuminate Africa’s position in the international political systems and give room for theories and scientific researches examining the historical veracity of ancient Africans with the view to reposition the superiority and the importance of ancient civilizations before the Greeks appear in world history. 

Interested Scholars, political activist, Pan-Africanist, Social revolutionaries, Policy makers, and researchers in the Felasophy are encouraged to submit research papers in the following conference sub-themes:

a.       African History and International Political System

b.      African and Diaspora Studies

c.       Spirituality, Myths and Modernity in Africa

d.      Music and the Media in Africa

e.       Theatre, Film and Cultural Studies in Africa

f.       State, Religion, and Global Politics in Africa

g.      Sociology, Race and ethno-identity in Africa

h.      Archaeology, Social Anthropology and Race in Diasporic Africa

i.        Orality, Indigenous Knowledge and Classical Studies

j.        Social, Urban and Ethno-Communal Conflicts and Peace Studies in Africa,

k.      Middle East and North Africa studies

l.        African Organisations (AU, ECOWAS e.t.c) and International relations with the West 

m.    Philosophy and Science in Africa

n.      Art, Crafts, and Sculpture Before and After Colonialism

o.      Technology, Science and Politics of Knowledge Production in Africa

p.      Education, Law and Decolonisation of knowledge in Africa

q.      Music and Socio-political Movements in Africa

r.        Political Economy of Human Development in Africa

s.       Gender and Sexuality Since Colonial Era

t.        Fela Kuti and Post Colonialism

u.      Folklore, New literacies and Contemporary Culture

v.      Critical Approach to Kingdoms, Empires and Marginalisation Politics in Africa

w.    Philosophy of Urban Development and Economics in Africa.

x.      Health, Medicine and Social Development in Africa.

y.      Martyrdom, Hero(ine) and Liberation movements in Africa.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The peer- review committee welcomes individual papers and panel proposals, provided a panel does not exceed 6 presenters, in each session. Co- authorship of individual papers should not be more than 2 persons while no individual author/ presenter shall submit more than one paper. Authors of Co-authored paper shall separately register for the conference before their presentation of paper(s). All papers submitted for presentation in the conference must be new research studies or an on-going research work.

·         The abstract length should not be more than 300 words in MSWord attachment

·         Authors must include full name, title, institution/organization, current position, mailing address and telephone number

·         All accepted papers/abstracts and panel proposals will be notified by email 7 working days after receipt of submission.

• The research papers presented will be reviewed for publication by editorial teams.  Accepted quality papers will form part of edited book series. Other chosen papers will also be recommended to special issues of relevant journals. It is expected that all publication processes will be completed within a year of the end of the conference.
• The deadline for submission of papers, panel proposals and art exhibitions/performances is April 29, 2019.  
• All submissions including art exhibitions, paper presentations, panel proposals and performance should be sent by electronic mail to felaconference@gmail.com and info.tfksg@gmail.com.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Upon acceptance of abstracts, participants will pay a mandatory non-refundable fee of N10, 000 for participants from Nigeria and other African countries and $100 for participants from other continents. Participants who pay after the close of registration dates and those willing to pay on-site at conference venue will pay a non-refundable fee of N15,000 for participants form Nigeria and other African countries and $150 for participants from other continents. The fees covers tea break and lunch break, excursion, certificate of participation and night of cultural performances.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstracts Deadline: April 29, 2019        Arrival: July 4, 2019   

Departure: July 8, 2019.       Conference Dates: July 5- 7, 2019

FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT THE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

1. Dr. Olukayode Eesuola, Conference L.O.C Secretary, foomoterribly@yahoo.com
2. Professor Muyiwa Falaye, Director, Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Email: ofalaiye@unilag.edu.ng.