Ife-Modakeke Conflict

Historical Legacies, Cultural Divergences, and Sociopolitical Tensions

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Bukola Adeyemi Oyeniyi examines the complex interplay of history, culture, and politics that have shaped the longstanding conflict between the Ife and Modakeke communities in Nigeria.This book argues that the roots of this conflict extend beyond immediate sociopolitical grievances and are deeply entwined with historical legacies and cultural divergences that have evolved over centuries. Using archival materials, oral histories, and contemporary narratives, Oyeniyi illustrates how colonial legacies, ethnic identities, and local power dynamics have contributed to ongoing tensions. The analysis reveals how historical grievances are often reframed in contemporary contexts, influencing community relations and political alignments. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the necessity of understanding historical contexts to address current conflicts, offering insights into conflict resolution and peacebuilding strategies that are informed by a nuanced grasp of local histories and cultural identities. This book contributes significantly to the broader discourse on conflict in Nigeria and Africa, emphasizing the importance of historical awareness in contemporary sociopolitical landscapes.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-11-13
Mått:152 x 232 x 20 mm
Vikt:500 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:248
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Medarbetare:Ogen,Olukoya
ISBN:9781666971156

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Bukola Adeyemi Oyeniyi is associate professor of history at Missouri State University, USA.

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Bukola Adeyemi Oyeniyi’s The Ife-Modakeke Conflict Historical Legacies, Cultural Divergences, and Sociopolitical Tensions is the first book-length monograph on the fraught intercommunal relation between two neighbors, the Ife and Modakeke peoples of Nigeria. This study evinces the most comprehensive historical context for understanding the dynamics of the long-drawn conflict. In his rigorous, systematic, and exciting use of diverse and telling evidence, skillful interrogation, and application of theoretical insights from multidisciplinary vantage points, Oyeniyi presents the reader with the richest and most compelling research extant, not only on the Ife-Modakeke conflict but also on the general subject of conflict resolution and peacemaking in Africa.

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Foreword by Olukoya OgenAcknowledgmentsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction: The Gathering Storm: An Introduction to Ife-Modakeke Conflict1. Historical Background of Ife and Modakeke Communities2. Catalysts of Discord: Understanding the Dynamics of the Ife-Modakeke Strife3. The Ishakole Incident in the Ife-Modakeke Conflict4. Local Government Creation: An Incident in the Ife-Modakeke Conflict5. Echoes of Discord: Analyzing the Social and Economic Fallout of the Conflict6. Paths to Peace: Analyzing Intervention Strategies and Their OutcomesConclusion: The Human Cost of Conflict: Concluding Thoughts on the Ife-Modakeke ConflictReferencesIndexAbout the Author