University Of Oxford Honours Nigerian Film Maker -SEE WHO

The African Studies Centre of the University of Oxford has awarded a Nigerian film director and producer, Mishael Maro an Honorary Fellowship of the James Currey Society.

Maro who is to begin research on creating films from before would focus majorly on James Currey and his works. He is expected to return to the United Kingdom where he would be an Academic Visitor for the 2022-2023 Academic Year, at the African Studies Centre University Of Oxford.

The James Currey Writing and Publishing Scholars are selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to their writing and arts and it was recorded that the applicants were well over 120.

The scholarship is named in honour of British publisher, James Currey and his contributions to African scholarship and literature.

Maro was selected as one of the participants of James Currey Writing and Publishing Workshop Class of 2022, where he was opportuned to interact with and learn from experienced researchers and writers.

Maro, while speaking during a workshop, mentioned that he developed an interest in neo-colonialism and theories of imperialism, and wishes to focus mostly on cultural imperialism, hegemony, the role and impact of colonies, especially in West Africa, to improve ethnographic research, and develop values promoting cultural revitalisation and rationalisation.

He said, “After completing my degree and travelling round the world, I invested in arts, and also recently released the film titled ‘Abused,’ amongst others.”