Abstract In modern business transitions, competition is described asthe key to success. Sale of goods and commodities dependlargely on how superior and qualitative is the commodity ofa given organisation compared to the other. This hascreated room for innovation that effectively assistsorganisations to transform from micro to macro. In thecourse of attempting to examine innovation as […]

Abstract In the global textile and fashion scene, culturalappropriation has become belligerent. In this study, itrefers to when native designs and patterns are usedfrequently in textile and fashion designs withoutpermission, proper acknowledgment, or understanding ofthe cultural significance behind these elements. This studyexplores the phenomenon of cultural appropriationthrough the lens of Nigerian indigenous motifs as theyappear

Abstract The Akwete hand-woven fabrics produced by the Igbo andfound in the southeastern part of Nigeria celebrate a richtapestry of intricate and colourful designs that conveysignificant messages rooted in the Igbo worldview.Traditionally, these fabrics are reserved for special occasionsin Igbo culture, where women typically wear them as twowrappers paired with a lace blouse, while men

Abstract This paper investigates the constructions of gender andsexuality in Igbo land, the homeland of the Igbo peopleof southeastern Nigeria, across the pre-colonial, colonial,and postcolonial periods. Drawing on the foundationalethnographic work of Ifi Amadiume, the political historyof Judith van Allen and Gloria Chuku, the oral historyscholarship of Nwando Achebe, and the sociologicalanalysis of Evelyn Nwachukwu