Jeleel Olasunkanmi Ojuade is Nigerian professor of dance studies,[1] first Yoruba Professor of Dance in Nigeria[2] and the Vice-Chancellor of the Crown-Hill University, Ilorin since January 2023.[3]
Jeleel Olasunkanmi Ojuade | |
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| Vice-Chancellor of Crown-Hill University | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeleel Olasunkanmi Ojuade April 18, 1969 Ifetedo, Osun state |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
Ojuade was appointed a professor in 2019 at the University of Ilorin[4] and conferred the title, Aare Alasa of Ifetedo by the Olubosin of Ifetedo, Oba Akinola Oyetade Akinrera (Latiri 1).[5]
Life edit
Professor Jeleel Ojuade is a native of Ifetedo in Osun state, one of the western states in Nigeria. He was born in 1970.His early childhood life was spent at Ifetedo but he had the opportunity to travel, accompanying his father's troupe to different states across Nigeria. As a child, he participated in the Festival of Arts and Culture which took place in Lagos Nigeria in 1977. The event which is also regarded as FESTAC '77 was the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture. As a teenager, he participated in dance performances both at the local and state levels.[6]
He obtained a first degree and masters degree in Performing Arts from the University of Ilorin but obtained a PhD in Performance Studies (with the specialization in dance) from the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. Ojuade also obtained a degree in Common Law (LL.B Hons) and a Masters degree in Copyright Laws (LL.M ) both from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.[7]
References edit
- ^ Akande, Araayo; Newspaper, The Culture (10 November 2021). "44 years after, Ojuade, child dancer turned professor, delivers inaugural lecture". The Culture Newspaper. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Adisa, Folorunso Fatai (12 November 2021). "Jeleel Ojuade: Chronicles of First Professor of Dance in Yoruba History". Platformsafrica. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Abdulazeez, Arowona (15 January 2023). "UNILORIN lecturer, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade becomes new VC of Crown-Hill varsity". Royal News. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "I've grown thick skin to funny comments about my dancing career – Professor of Dance, Ojuade". Punch Newspapers. 6 March 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Friends, Colleagues, Students Celebrate Ojuade – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ THE ESSENCE OF DANCE IN CULTURE, retrieved 3 February 2023
- ^ "Ojuade in Dance is Life, Life is Dance". Owanbe Community. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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