It has been observed that some contemporary Igbo playwrights usually deviate from the standard form and structure of playwriting. Besides, some write without having the stage and theatre audience in mind. Consequently, they present some undramatic actions in their works. Unfortunately, this situation has left the written Igbo drama as ordinary literary text like the novel or poem which cannot be performed on the stage. As a result, some directors and actors no longer have interest in it. They now prefer those written in the English language. This situation is what engineered the study into examining the extent to which Nwadike has fared in achieving the art of theatre in his work. To get about this, the study adopts the literary theory of formalism in analyzing the text. Besides, some related literatures were reviewed. The findings revealed that: i. Okwe Agbaala is a good example of contemporary Igbo drama that can be performed on a modern theatre. ii. the work really conformed to the standard form and structure of playwriting. iii. some elements in the work can be improvised. iv. the study shows that there is a clear difference between the dramaturgy and theatricality of the contemporary Igbo drama and that of the Igbo traditional drama. However, the study recommends that young Igbo playwrights should be UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities 199 educated properly and encouraged to recognise the standard form of playwriting, as well as the importance of premier production before publishing their works. This would not only enhance their works but it would give them the privilege to observe how they have fared in communicating to their readers and audience.
Ka Najira nwerechara onwe ya n’af 1960, olileanya tt mamala ya b na ihe ga-adz mma. Mana ka oge na-aga, a chptara na ihe na-akawanye nj. Usoro chch d iche iche daptara. Nd am na nd nkt achala mana nd gara n’ihu na-akawanye nj. O bu ihe doro anya na chch ha b nke nchgbu na fnfju akpa. N’agbanyegh na Chineke ji aknaba na ngozi d iche wee ch Najira mma, ag ka na-af m ya n; iheegwu na oke j na-eme oge niile; tt nne na nna anagh akwnwuziri m ha gw akwkw; nd ntoroba gara mahadum enweghkwa r. Aj nd d etu a na-ebute gbaaghara n’obodo ma na-etinyekwa tt m Najira na mp d iche iche dka izu ohi, tr mmad, igbufu mmad, kwafu bara mmad dka mmiri, dgz. b ihe nd a kpalitere mm omenchcha chpta z d iche iche agmag Igbo, kachas ab ederede Igbo ga-esi nye aka n’ibelata aj nd a ma weta udo na ezi nchekwa ma kwalitekwa nkwusiike nke ohaobodo. N’ime nke a, a tlere ab ederede Igbo d iche iche iji chpta echiche nd odeeab Igbo gbasara nd chch obodo Najira nakwa aro na z d iche iche ha tptara a ga-esi wee belata aj nd a, ka e wee nwee ike kwalite ezi nchekwa na ganiihu obodo Najira.After the Nigerian independence in 1960, the expectation of many of her citizens was that things would be better. But as time went on, it was observed that things were becoming worse. Different systems of government emerged. The military and civilians ruled but situation went forth to be bad. It was obvious that their governance was bad and characterized with selfish interest. Notwithstanding that God blessed Nigeria with many resources; her citizens are still suffering from hunger; terrible things always happen; many parents could no longer afford their childrens’ school fees; youths that graduated from the university are unemployed. This kind of unhealthy situation brings about social instability and encourages some Nigerian to engage in different crimes like robbery, kidnapping, extra judicial killings, and murder of different kinds, etc. it is against this background that the researcher hopes to examine different ways the Igbo literature, especially the Igbo written poetry could help to control this ugly situation and bring about good security and also promote social stability. The study analyzed some written Igbo poems in order to observe the position of some Igbo poets concerning the situation of governance in Nigeria and their contributions on how to improve it, so as to promote good security and progress in Nigeria.
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