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Dr. Peter Ukpokodu is the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of African-American Studies at the University of Kansas, with a courtesy appointment in Theatre and Film. He earned degrees from the Universities of Ibadan and Kansas. His research explores African and African diaspora theatre, religion, and cultural practices, including traditional religious thought and socio-political dimensions in Nigerian theatre. He has extensive teaching experience at the University of Benin and Bida College of Technology.
Education:
- University of Ibadan
- University of Kansas
Research interests include African film, African-American theatre, and cultural analysis of traditional religious systems. His work examines how theatrical performances reflect socio-political dynamics in Africa and its diaspora. He has directed plays such as Sizwe Bansi is Dead and Oedipus Rex, and his publications span journals including Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism and South African Theatre Journal. He is currently completing a book on the history of African theatre.
Scientific Awards:
- Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor
Advising and grants details are not explicitly provided in the text. His professional activities include acting in television productions like Traditions and maintaining affiliations with multiple academic units.
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